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Kirstin is an associate in our Family team, specialising in divorce, financial provision for children and wealth protection.

She qualified in 2017 and advises on a wide range of financial issues including:

  • Divorce and related financial matters including those involving pensions and businesses
  • Financial provision for children for unmarried parents
  • Wealth protection (pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements).

She is a member of Resolution which promotes resolving disputes in a non-confrontational way. She is sensitive to the needs and views of clients whilst ensuring matters are dealt with skilfully and cost effectively.

Her work includes:

  • Regularly working with clients following their marital breakdown and assisting with the resolution of the consequent financial issues to include matters:
    • where one party fails to disclose assets and income, to include assets in a foreign jurisdiction
    • working with professionals and dealing with public sector pension schemes
    • advising on cases involving various business vehicles (companies, partnerships and sole-traders)
  • Advising unmarried parents on all areas of financial provision for children including:
    • Capital claims (i.e. lump sum payments)
    • Child maintenance
    • Placing property in trust to meet housing needs of children
  • Preparing and advising on pre-nuptial/post-nuptial agreements to preserve personal/inherited wealth and/or family businesses.

In her spare time, Kirstin enjoys exploring coastal walks that the South West has to offer.