Melanie Bridgen

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ABOUT MELANIE BRIDGEN

Award winning, experienced and highly skilled family law solicitor with a proven track record winning cases before the family court.Not afraid to take risks and push boundaries working on challenging, complex cases. Represents a range of leading individuals across the professions, in business, sport and politics.Acted in a number of reported cases including MP Kate Griffiths (Kniveton) in her landmark matrimonial case where we obtained permission to publish findings of rape and domestic abuse made against her ex husband (the disgraced former minister Andrew Griffiths). Representing clients in international Family law including relocation for ex-pats in disputes over their children or matrimonial matters. Philosophy to remain focused on what is in the best interests of the client and strive to make sure they get the outcome they want from the court proceedings. Always go the extra mile, work very hard and do the best for the client. Decisions made in the family court have lifelong consequences and implications for them and their children.Representing clients in all aspects of family law including divorce, child arrangements orders, financial orders, prenuptial agreements. postnuptial agreements, domestic abuse (including controlling and coercive behaviour), international relocation, child abduction, adoption placement breakdown, parental contact and parental alienation.I work with a team of trusted solicitors, barristers and experts to ensure that my client’s best case is always put to the court.I have a proven track record of success and like nothing better than winning a case.I feature in the legal 500 as a leading individual.