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Family Law

Family Law
Children's Law

Family life can bring joy, but it can also present some of the most difficult challenges we face. When relationships break down or important decisions about children and finances need to be made, it is natural to feel overwhelmed. That is where family law comes in.

Family law is the area of law that deals with issues such as divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children, adoption, and protection from domestic abuse. These are deeply personal matters, and the outcome can have a lasting impact on your life and the lives of those you care about most.

At Baches Solicitors, we understand that no two families are the same. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand your situation, and guide you through your options in plain, straightforward language. Our approach is both professional and compassionate – we know that behind every case is a real person, often going through a very stressful time.

Whether you need help reaching an amicable agreement, representation in court, or urgent protection through an order, our experienced family law team is here to support you. We are committed to providing clear advice, practical solutions, and strong advocacy when you need it most.

Above all, our goal is to give you the confidence that you are not facing these challenges alone.

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You are welcome to contact us by email or phone. Our reception staff will ensure your inquiry is directed to the appropriate department.

Email

childrenslaw@baches.co.uk

Phone

0121 553 3286

our team

Our family law experts

Jo Johnson

Partner & Solicitor

Head of Children Law

Jo is a solicitor with 20 years experience of children’s law and is the Managing Partner of Baches. Jo can help you or your children and grandchildren with any legal problem about children’s lives. Whether that is who they should live with or who they should see, Jo can help you through the legal process to ensure the best outcome for everyone.

Lisa Fraser

Solicitor

Children Law

Lisa has specialised in Public Law care proceedings for 30 years. Lisa qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and in 2024 she achieved the Children Law Accreditation, a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in children law proceedings.  Lisa grew up in the Black Country and started off her career working for a local authority but now represents parents, grandparents and children in care proceedings. Lisa can guide and advise you throughout the entire process.

Lucie Allen

Solicitor

Children Law

Coming soon…

Lucie Taylor

Solicitor Consultant

Family Law

Lucie is our senior solicitor with 12 years plus experience, specialising solely in Family Law throughout her career including disputes in respect of where children should live, contact arrangements, domestic violence and abduction.

She gained her accreditation in Children Law in 2010 and now predominantly represents children, and parents in Public Law Care Proceedings.

Lucie is well known and respected amongst her peers and the Judiciary; she conducts her own advocacy and represents clients from all walks of life.

She is approachable and strives to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.

Emily Keates

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Children Law

Emily is a Legal Assistant in our Public Children Law team. She specialises in representing parents in pre-proceedings cases where the local authority has become involved in the welfare of children. She was called to the Bar in 2022 and is a non-practising barrister. Emily has qualified as a Civil and Commercial Mediator and an Executive Negotiator.

Hollie Styles

Legal Executive

Matrimonial Law, Children Law

Hollie is a FCILEX-Advocate, having read Law with Politics with at Keele before qualifying as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, and gaining her Advocacy qualification. She is a legal aid supervisor and also accredited by the Law Society for Family Law. She has been in practice since 2007 specialising in all matters relating to children, and the breakdown of marriages.

Hollie offers a direct approach, legal ease and empathetic service for her clients.

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