Family
“Deans Court Chambers continues to set the gold standard for family work in the North”- Chambers UK 2009
“Deans Court Chambers provides a high-quality serviceacross a range of practice areas.”- Chambers UK 2010
“home to an enviable number of first-rate advocates”- Chambers UK
"Deans Court Chambers houses an impressive bench of family practiotioners with an outstanding level of aggregated expertise." - Chambers UK 2011
Deans Court Chambers has established an exceptional team of family practitioners whose quality and experience is unrivalled in the North. We deliver the highest levels of service, combining meticulous preparation and first rate advocacy with a clear and sympathetic approach to clients.
We believe the practice of family law demands first rate judgement, a detailed knowledge of law and procedure and the ability to analyse complex and often sensitive issues. Client care is our highest priority and foremost in our minds.
Our experienced and approachable clerking team is committed to providing counsel of choice and ensuring consistency of representation. Where that is not possible, our clerks will assist you in selecting alternative counsel of the same high calibre. We are confident you will receive the same quality of service from all Counsel in our team.
Areas of specialism
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Care proceedings,
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Placement and adoption
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Judicial review, tribunals, social and health care ethics, policy, practice and procedure
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Residence and contact applications
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International and inter-jurisdictional disputes
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Child abduction
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Applications for financial provision under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989
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Divorce and ancillary relief including the preservation of assets, freezing orders and injunctive relief
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Ante and post-nuptial agreements
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Civil partnerships and cohabitation agreements
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Professional Liability
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Applications for financial provision under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989
Cohabitation and Family Property
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Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
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Family provision under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
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Administration of estates and disputes about wills.
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capacity issues
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personal welfare and treatment
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deputyships and lasting powers of attorney
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statutory wills and gifts
The Team
Former members
Deans Court Chambers has a long history of excellence in family work. Our former members include :
The Honourable Mr. Justice Ryder (Family Liaison Judge to the Northern Circuit (2005 – 2009)
The Honourable Mrs. Justice Eleanor King (Family Liaison Judge to the Northern Circuit 2009 - current)
Her Honour Judge Eaglestone
His Honour Judge Booth
His Honour Norman Lees (former Designated Family Judge in Manchester)
Her Honour Gill Ruaux