Direct Access Barrister
Cheryl Devina Thornley
Direct Access Barrister
Cheryl Devina Thornley
Cheryl is a Barrister specialising in family law. Prior to her career at the Bar, Cheryl built a strong reputation in private family law practice as a Chartered Legal Executive with particular expertise in cases involving domestic abuse, child arrangements and financial remedies.
Cheryl also brings 20 years of policing experience to her legal practice, offering a calm pragmatic approach to complex family matters. Family cases require precision, judgement, and the ability to cut through complexity. Cheryl is trusted by clients who want a clear plan, strong representation, and the confidence that their case is being handled with care and expertise.
Area of Law
Family
Child Arrangements Orders
Specific Issue and Prohibited Steps Orders
Non-molestation and Occupation Orders
Enforcement Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996
Financial remedy in divorce
Relocation
Children Act 1989 applications
Family court cases with domestic abuse elements and children with special educational needs.
What sort of work do I do?
All types of hearings.
Who do I work for?
Cheryl has a strong background from her work prior to her career at the Bar working with litigants in person in the family courts.