Richard Carroll

Richard has extensive experience in a wide range of private law children applications from the more standard disputes to cases involving serious allegations of domestic violence, sexual abuse, fabricated allegations and emotional abuse of children. He also deals with specific issue order hearings such as determining the appropriate school provision, removal from the jurisdiction, relocation within the jurisdiction, religious upbringing or medical treatment for a child and applies the same level of diligence to all matters, understanding the importance these issues have to both his client and their children.

He has over time developed an impressive reputation for giving sensible frank advice from an early stage and assisting parties to resolve matters amicably where possible and with the best possible outcome in the circumstances on matters which necessitate full contest. He often receives referrals from those involved with a parents charity and is willing to provide bespoke assistance to fit a client’s budget when full representation by a solicitor and barrister on all matters is not affordable and is willing to advise on when assistance by a solicitor may be of more benefit to that of counsel dependant on the assistance required.

Richard has considerable experience in injunctive proceedings under the Family Law Act 1996, dealing with both ex parte and on notice applications. He has represented Applicants and Respondents in serious non-molestation matters and occupation orders, more often where there are concurrent or anticipated related proceedings.

Richard's family finance work frequently involves complicating factors such as trusts, hidden assets, and enforcement. He also has experience in more modest cases that regularly involve difficult or creative solutions.

Richard has a strong practice in matrimonial finance and property disputes and attends all hearings during the course of proceedings including MPS applications, final hearings and enforcement at all levels.