Paul Dormand

Paul accepts instructions in all areas of family law, including private children and finance work.

Paul is able to accept instructions to represent parties in private DRA hearings dealing with, but not limited to:

·         Child arrangement orders

·         Relocation issues

·         Specific issue orders

M v F: A complex and lengthy private children dispute involving relocation. The recommendations and analysis of both CAFCASS and a Local Authority were successfully challenged on behalf of the client.

M v F: Representing a vulnerable transgender client. Matter was listed for a complex finding of fact hearing but after lengthy pre-hearing negotiations this was avoided and an agreed final order was reached on day one of the finding of fact for a staged shared care arrangement.

F v M: Representing a father with complex cognitive issues including significant memory loss, requiring an intermediary for all hearings. Mother was vehemently opposed to any forms of contact, which required lengthy party discussions and negotiation.

F v M: Representing mother at decision hearing stage. Parties were significantly far apart and there was initially resistance to any direct contact. Father was unrepresented and unwilling to discuss matters. However, over the course of two decision hearings, direct contact was reintroduced on an agreed basis and an agreed final order reached.

E: clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk

T: 01274 722 560 or 0113 246 2600