Client Stories
Welcome to our Client Stories Gallery
Here you’ll find personal accounts from individuals who’ve worked with me during separation, divorce or life beyond. As a divorce consultant and former family-law solicitor, I guide clients across England and Wales with clear, practical support through every stage of their journey. These stories reflect real experiences, and the difference structured, compassionate advice can make.
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Mrs P’s Story: Discovery of Infidelity After a Long Marriage and the Loss of a Planned Retirement Together.
Mrs P was recommended to me by her family law solicitor. She had been married for 42 years, together almost 50 years. Both she and her husband were in their 60s with 2 adult children. She sadly had discovered that her husband had been having affairs and was...
Mrs G’s Story: Navigating a difficult divorce from her wife.
Mrs G had been married to her wife for 5 years, together for 9 years. She was very unhappy and was looking for help and support to navigate ending her marriage. The couple had a 3yr old daughter. The client was a successful business owner and the main...
Mrs E’s Story: A husband coming out as gay after a long-term marriage.
Mrs E had been married for 35 years, and both she and her husband were in their 60s. Her husband had recently retired and had been the main breadwinner in the marriage. He was a businessman, used to dealing with documentation and working with professionals,...
Coercive control and gaslighting: Mrs D’s story
Mrs D had suffered from coercive control and gaslighting. She had been unhappy in her marriage for a long time. But she felt very uncomfortable considering divorce. She had been finding her husband's behaviour increasingly difficult to manage whilst being very...
Helping high net worth clients: Mrs SH’s story
Helping high net worth clients requires finding the right solicitor for their particular case. Mrs. SH was referred to me by her financial advisor. She was a very wealthy woman in her own right, with complex family finances. It had been a long marriage, and there were...
When your spouse is controlling over the finances: Mrs S’s story
Mrs S's husband took her by surprise when he told her he wanted a divorce. She explained to me that she was keen to get support and guidance for her divorce, as her 'spouse is controlling over finances'. He was also moving at top speed having already instructed an...
When you are leaving a long marriage: Mrs N’s Story
Mrs N was leaving a long marriage but was struggling to imagine life without her husband. She knew she was very unhappy in her marriage, but the thought of getting divorced was daunting. When your spouse had been in charge during the marriage. She was very nervous...
When you’ve been in an emotionally abusive marriage: Mrs AS’s story
Mrs AS had been in an emotionally abusive marriage and had been married for 36 years with the total length of her relationship with her husband being 39 years. Both were retired. They had 2 adult children and a grandchild. She was already in the legal process when we...
Divorcing a difficult ex: Hear Mr C’s story
Mr C was already in the legal process, divorcing a difficult ex, when we started working together. He had a solicitor and barrister in place and court proceedings had been issued to resolve finances. Domestic abuse. He was a successful businessman and felt successful...
Help during a complex legal process: Hear KB’s story
KB was already in a complex legal process when we started working together. As well as divorce proceedings, there were also non-molestation injunction proceedings, Children Act proceedings, and financial court proceedings. It was made harder by the fact that her...
Parenting challenges: Mr. B’s story
Mr B came to me with parenting challenges with his ex-wife. He wanted help with communication, to help with parenting time and agreeing on finances. He kindly agreed to share his story of the work we did together: What was going on for you that prompted you to get in...
When your divorce comes as a shock: LH’s story
When your divorce comes as a shock, it's a lot to process. LH had been married to her husband for a very long time and it came as a huge shock when he announced he wanted a divorce. She was deeply distressed and it was difficult for her to process the news and even...
I want an amicable divorce: Mrs. F’s Story.
It is always good to hear my clients tell me they want an amicable divorce. Mrs F wanted to approach everything in the right way to enable her to remain on good terms with her husband after their divorce. She kindly agreed to share her story of the work we did...
When You Have A Dominating Spouse: Mrs K’s Story
Divorce can be particularly difficult when you have a dominating spouse. Mrs K wanted to move forward with formalising her separation but felt under pressure to agree to his proposed financial agreement. She wanted help and support to communicate calmly and...
Moving On From Divorce: AG’s story
Moving on from divorce takes time. Divorce is a big life transition. The end of the legal case is only the close of one part of the journey. You now have your financial order and Final Order in divorce and it is now time to embark on the first steps of your newly...
Divorcing a bully: Mrs W’s story
Divorce is tough when you are divorcing a bully. Mrs. W was the only breadwinner in the family, as her husband had chosen to stop working. He was also a bully and she had struggled with his controlling behaviour for a long time. We worked together over several months,...
When you are thinking you want a divorce: Mrs T’s Story
When you are thinking you want a divorce it can be difficult to know where to turn. You may have lots of concerns and questions about what your options are and what you should be thinking about. You may, however, not feel ready to speak to a solicitor. Mrs T was in...
When You Are Considering Divorce: Mrs P’s Story
It can be tough when you are considering divorce. The majority of my clients come to me at the very early stages of their divorce or separation. They might be considering whether they want a divorce, or perhaps have reached their decision but don't feel quite ready to...
Practical help and emotional support: Mrs. G’s Story.
In my role as a divorce consultant, I provide practical help and emotional support through what is a very challenging time in my clients' lives. I met Mrs. G at the beginning of her divorce. We worked together throughout the legal process and afterwards with...
When you are nervous about moving forward with a divorce: Mr R’s Story.
When you are nervous about moving forward with a divorce, it is important to get the right help, support and guidance. You will need a strong support system in place. My client Mr. R, kindly agreed to answer some questions about the work we did together. He needed...
Not ready for divorce: Mrs H’s Story
Not ready for divorce? No one makes a decision to divorce, lightly. I work with many clients who are not ready for divorce but need a safe space to talk through their situation and consider their options. They may decide to stay in their marriage or come back to me...
Divorcing a Narcissist: Mrs O’s Story
Divorce is particularly challenging when you are divorcing a narcissist. Mrs O's divorce solicitor recommended she contact me, initially to help her prepare her financial disclosure information. I continued to work closely with her to support and guide her through her...
Divorce After An Abusive Marriage: Mrs B’s Story
Divorce After An Abusive Marriage: Mrs B's Story I have worked with many clients over the years who have been in abusive relationships. Abuse takes different forms; physical, mental and emotional and any and all of these can be extremely difficult to recover from. One...
Support During Your Divorce: AB’s Story
Support During Your Divorce: AB's Story I worked with this lovely lady a few years ago and she has kindly agreed to share her personal divorce story and details about the work we did together to navigate her through the challenging time in her life. She was an...
Discovering an Affair: Mrs J’s Story
Discovering an affair can be devastating. Not all affairs end in divorce but for Mrs J, her cheating husband also wanted the marriage to end. I worked with Mrs J throughout the legal process and for a while afterwards, whilst she adjusted to divorced life. She kindly...
When Your Spouse Has Cheated: Mrs C’s Story
When Your Spouse Has Cheated: Mrs C's Story Mrs C had found out her husband had cheated and was finding it difficult to continue with her marriage. Her priority was always her children and she initially felt she needed to continue with the marriage for their sake. It...
When divorce is unexpected: AR’s story
Navigating a divorce is difficult when divorce is unexpected. AR had no idea her husband has going to ask for a divorce. It came as a huge shock and was very distressing for her. She had thought they were in a happy marriage and had been together a long time. She...
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