Direct Access Barrister
Kim Okell
Direct Access Barrister
Kim Okell
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