Direct Access Barrister

Kim Okell

Direct Access Barrister

Kim Okell

Kim has over 16 years experience both as a previous Family Law Solicitor and currently as a Barrister specialising in all aspects of Family Law work. Kim is extremely familiar with all Family Court applications given her previous background and work as an Advocate at Court.

Kim is a highly accomplished and experienced Barrister often described by clients as meticulous, pragmatic, empathetic and determined. Kim recognises the importance of client needs and concerns and is easily able to adapt her skill set to achieve the best result possible. Kim is a formidable advocate who excels in navigating complex and sensitive family law matters. Her reputation for being results driven and client focused makes her a trusted advisor in her area of expertise.

Area of Law

Family

Kim has over 16 years experience specialising in family law work and is often sought out by clients and professionals given her dedication to each and every case.

What sort of work do I do?

Children Act proceedings at any level (First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment, Interim, Directions, Dispute Resolution Appointments & Final Hearings):
Child Arrangement Orders (Live With/Spend Time With)
Specific Issue Orders (school, religious matters, etc.)
Prohibited Steps Orders
Grandparents’ Rights/Relatives' Rights
Special Guardianship Orders
Enforcement Applications
Acting for Guardians

Financial Remedy Proceedings:
First Direction Appointment (FDAs)
Financial Dispute Resolution (FDRs)
Final Hearings (contested)
Interim Hearings (Directions)
Enforcement Hearings
TOLATA Proceedings (Trusts of Land & Appointment of Trustees Act 1996)
Neutral Evaluation Hearings

Domestic Abuse Applications:
Non-Molestation Orders - Injunctions
Occupation Orders

Who do I work for?

Kim represents all clients requiring advice and assistance for all family law matters at both hourly rates and fixed fees, to include:

Representation at Court
Advice
Conferences
Drafting of Documents
Pre & Post Hearing advice
Appeals

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