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Janet Haywood





"a very experienced counsel who builds a good rapport with clients, gives practical advice, and is very good on her feet." She is also "Very approachable and helpful." Sources praise her handling of Children act matters.
- Chambers and Partners 2012

"Thoughtful and forceful advocate" recommended for public and private children matters.
- Legal 500 2011
Education

University College of North Wales, Bangor

St Luke’s College, Exeter

City University, London



Degrees and other Awards

BA Hons

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Diploma in Law



Practice Areas

Janet practises exclusively in family law. She deals with all aspects of family law including children’s cases, the financial consequences of divorce and domestic violence related injunctions.

 

She has dealt with numerous complex public law children’s cases involving alleged physical, sexual and emotional abuse and frequently acts for parents where the local authority evidence is challenged. She also has substantial experience of handling lengthy and often fraught private law children’s cases. Many of these involve contested allegations of domestic violence or are intractable disputes where one or other parent is hostile and difficult. Janet consequently has lengthy experience of meeting worried and emotional clients and always treats them patiently and sympathetically.

 

Janet also deals with financial cases involving all forms of ancillary relief ranging from the bigger money case to those involving modest assets and tenancy transfers. She has a lot of experience of cases where there are allegations that one party has failed to disclose all their assets or income.

 

"a very experienced counsel who builds a good rapport with clients, gives practical advice, and is very good on her feet." She is also "Very approachable and helpful." Sources praise her handling of Children act matters. - Chambers and Partners 2012

 

"Thoughtful and forceful advocate" recommended for public and private children matters. - Legal 500 2011



Reported Cases

Re H (Prohibited Steps Order) 1995 1FLR 638

Re N (leave to Withdraw Care proceedings) 2000 1FLR 134



Professional Memberships

Family Law Bar Association



Further Information

Janet is also a trained teacher and had several years experience of teaching before becoming a barrister.

 

VAT Number 418073854





 
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