Where children are involved you need a fearless and focussed advocate

Alyssa is highly recommended by clients and solicitors alike for her representation in private law children cases. She has a particular interest in cases which are difficult and complex, such as those involving parental alienation and implacable hostility. 



Being involved in a dispute concerning your child can be an extremely distressing and worrying experience. It is of utmost importance to choose somebody to represent you who will approach your case with thought and care, as well as strength and tenacity where required. 



Alyssa’s calm manner and clear advice helps clients to resolve their cases where possible. Where a contested hearing is necessary, she is a fearless and focussed advocate. 

Alyssa is frequently instructed on private children cases involving the following:

Applications for ‘contact’ or ‘residence’ of a child, including those where serious allegations have been made, or where there is a need for expert assessments to be carried out in respect of one of the parents. 

Cases involving alleged parental alienation or intractable hostility to contact.

Applications by step-parents, grandparents and non-biological parents. 

Cases involving an application by one parent to relocate either outside of the UK, or to another location in this country.