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NE Family Law NE Family Law offers specialist legal advice in all areas of family law & private client

Struggling in silence isn’t strength. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is let someone in. 💙During Mental Hea...
13/05/2026

Struggling in silence isn’t strength. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is let someone in. 💙

During Mental Health Awareness Week, counsellor and psychotherapist Emma Pateman-Jones reminds us that action doesn’t have to look dramatic. It can be as quiet as admitting something feels hard. As simple as starting a conversation. As small as asking for help before things reach breaking point.

If you’re navigating a relationship breakdown or a major life change, it’s easy to try to hold everything together on your own — but carrying it all alone can narrow your thinking at the very moment you need clarity most.

Action this week might just mean deciding you don’t have to do this alone.

✨ Read Emma’s full guest blog — link in bio.

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If you are heading to the Richmond May Fair on Saturday 9th May, come a long and say hello to us, the whole team will be...
08/05/2026

If you are heading to the Richmond May Fair on Saturday 9th May, come a long and say hello to us, the whole team will be there!

Pets bring joy, comfort and companionship — they’re woven into the emotional fabric of our families. Yet under current E...
12/04/2026

Pets bring joy, comfort and companionship — they’re woven into the emotional fabric of our families. Yet under current English law, pets are still treated as chattels in divorce, alongside items like furniture or cars.

That means there’s no automatic concept of “pet custody”, no welfare checklist, and no legal recognition of the deep bonds people share with their animals. Decisions often come down to ownership, purchase, and practical arrangements, not the emotional realities families live with.

At NE Family Law, we see every day how important pets are to our clients. That’s why we encourage collaborative, child‑ and pet‑sensitive solutions that focus on stability, routines, and what works best for everyone involved.



Is your pet akin to your car, favourite armchair, your kettle?

Client feedback🌟We represented our client through high conflict children proceedings involving a fact finding hearing an...
31/03/2026

Client feedback🌟

We represented our client through high conflict children proceedings involving a fact finding hearing and serious allegations. These cases are fraught with emotion, the children and their welfare should remain front and centre, and such cases require extremely delicate handling and the right team.

If you find yourself dealing with a high conflict situation, or are concerned about your children’s welfare or are on the receiving end of allegations we can help.

25/03/2026

I had a blast on Monday at Level Up Live.

It was an inspiring day of talks, tips and golden nuggets for founder mums to think big and take their businesses to the next level- for whatever stage they are at.

There was a line up of phenomenal speakers covering topics from unmuting yourself and gaining confidence with social media, finding your CEO identity, email marketing, operations and systems, burnout and getting rejected.

Huge thanks to .nurse

I was thrilled to join the panel with Annabel Bosman, Tamsyn and share insights and views

- getting organised in your business
- on protecting your business whatever life throws at you
- future proofing
- founder mum reality

We were pleased to be able to support the event and keep everyone caffeinated!

I salute you, another excellent event. Can’t wait until next year!

We are thrilled to be supporting and attending Level Up Live today organised and hosted by the brilliant Tracey Butcher...
23/03/2026

We are thrilled to be supporting and attending Level Up Live today organised and hosted by the brilliant Tracey Butcher of .

There is an absolutely fabulous line up of speakers for this event




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It is going to be a jam packed day of listening, planning, connecting and being truly inspired.

Who doesn’t want to hang out with determined, likeminded, supportive women stiving for success whilst doing ‘the juggle’?! We are those women, and we sure do!

We support many women in business navigating divorce and separation, faced with big decisions, understanding and planning their financial futures. It’s a pleasure to be spending th day in a room with determined, ambitious, driven and supportive mums in business.

We are thrilled once again to be supporting Founder Mums Level Up Live which is taking place on 23 March 2026 at along ...
09/03/2026

We are thrilled once again to be supporting Founder Mums Level Up Live which is taking place on 23 March 2026 at along with headline sponsors and our friends at
There is an absolutely fabulous line up of speakers for this event@lydiahawkridge_

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is going to be a jam packed day of listening, planning, connecting and being truly inspired.

Who doesn’t want to hang out with determined, likeminded, supportive women stiving for success whilst doing ‘the juggle’?! We are those women, and we sure do!Nicki and I set up NE Family Law coming up 5 years ago. We waned # to grow a values driven firm. We describe ourselves as a boutique firm with a heart and stand by our core values:

- Building trust
- Transparency
- Empathy
- Collaboration
We are both mums. My boys are 9 and 5, so I’m in the thick of it and Nicki’s daughters are in a different life stage, mid 20’s, travelling, independence and working out life’s path.

We are navigating the many hats we as business owners need to master - social media, accounts, business planning, marketing, PR, growth - it’s all a learning curve and skills we need to develop. As co-founders, we also don’t always agree!As a team, we support people through two of life’s biggest emotional, practical and financial challenges - separating/divorce and life planning/death are as tough as they come. Many of our clients run their own businesses, or are in senior leadership roles and juggle the demands of home and children. They are the sandwich generation so when life throws curveballs - knowing which way to turn and where to find guidance and support - is where we step in.So, if you are coming along, please do come and say hello to us!If this resonates and you haven’t yet got your ticket for this event - you absolutely need too! We’ve popped the link to book tickets in our bio or swipe for the QR code.
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Everyday Give to Gain is reflected in our work. 1. Being clear and giving honest advice, to gain trust and build vonfide...
09/03/2026

Everyday Give to Gain is reflected in our work.

1. Being clear and giving honest advice, to gain trust and build vonfidence to make decisions

2. Allowing time and space means they can think more clearly

3. Building a team around them, and fostering relationships with progressional colleagues gets better outcomes

4. Navigating and acknowledging emotions to build strength to make decisions that serve their future

5. Giving support, empathy and reassurance to give agency

Every day, we see women rise with remarkable courage and strength. Here’s to all those women this IWD2026.

If you’re navigating separation and need specialist advice, you do not have to do it alone. Your ability to rebuild, re‑focus, and re‑define your next chapter is found in having knowledge to make informed decisions and knowing how and when to build the right team and support around you, to help you make the tough decisions and to clear your runway.

You can contact th team on [email protected] / 020 3924 8462

Emma represented the husband in this very long running matter which finally concluded with this Judgmet from HHJ Hess. U...
06/03/2026

Emma represented the husband in this very long running matter which finally concluded with this Judgmet from HHJ Hess.

Unfortunately this case was marred by repeated applications from the W who was acting in person. We successful argued against the W being given permission to appeal the most recent order. In light of repeated applications with no merit we also secured a Limited Civil Restraint Order to prevent further applications being made without leave / permission of HHJ Hess and a pro bono costs order.

Tthe length of the judgment does not do justice to the 6 years in litigation. It had been quite the challenge on many occasions!

It was very much a team effort and very grateful for support of counsel and our team over so many years.

To read the full judgment, please follow the link in bio.

Dealing with a high conflict divorce? Swipe left for for our Top Tips1. Be clear on your goal 2. Focus on the bigger pic...
03/03/2026

Dealing with a high conflict divorce? Swipe left for for our Top Tips

1. Be clear on your goal
2. Focus on the bigger picture
3. Use Non Court Dispute Resolution where possible (and yes it is possible in high conflict cases)
4. Get the right professional team around you
5. Children first
6. Keep@communication constructive
7. Avoid posting on social media, however tempting
8.Gather and organise information early
9. Look after your emotional wellbeing
10. No one size fits all. Be lrepared to think outside the box, pivot, know your boundaries and your compromises.

If you or@someone you know is navigating a high conflict divorce SAVE these top tips for later and contact us for a chat about how we can help.

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