Resolving Separation: How family mediation can make a difference
Family mediation offers a constructive, cost-effective way to resolve separation issues without going to court. Discover its benefits and how it works.
Jennifer Browne
Family, Children & Separation
Jennifer is a solicitor in the Public Family Law Team.
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TestimonialsI just wanted to say I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the way you have listened, understood and stood up for me and fought for my feelings and wishes. You’re amazing and I’m very pleased that I have met you.You supported and guided…through it all incredibly well. A Roll Royce Service.Jennifer was very professional and empathetic at the same time. She took her time to explain all the processes of court.Jennifer Browne is a lovely lady and very good at her jobI can’t thank you enough for getting me through this! Saving my children. And for that, I will be eternally grateful.In my practice as a CAFCASS Guardian I first encountered Jen being proficient for another client and decided I needed to have her on the side of children I was advocating for. I trust Jen to pick up on all the details and to always go the extra mile in representing the best interests of her clients – she is a wonderful advocate and a nice human being.I find Jennifer Browne to be highly efficient, organised and communicated effectively with me at all times. I was highly informed throughout the process and regularly updated. I have no suggestions on how services may be improved as my experience was outstanding.Straight forward, no nonsense, professional yet friendly, with kindness and understanding from Jennifer Browne, throughout all correspondence and calls. We always felt fully aware and understood every facet of the proceedings.I just wanted to say i appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the way you have listened, understood and stood up for me and fought for my feelings and wishes. you’re amazing and i’m very pleased that i have met you.
I just wanted to say I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the way you have listened, understood and stood up for me and fought for my feelings and wishes. You’re amazing and I’m very pleased that I have met you.
You supported and guided…through it all incredibly well. A Roll Royce Service.
Jennifer was very professional and empathetic at the same time. She took her time to explain all the processes of court.
Jennifer Browne is a lovely lady and very good at her job
I can’t thank you enough for getting me through this! Saving my children. And for that, I will be eternally grateful.
In my practice as a CAFCASS Guardian I first encountered Jen being proficient for another client and decided I needed to have her on the side of children I was advocating for. I trust Jen to pick up on all the details and to always go the extra mile in representing the best interests of her clients – she is a wonderful advocate and a nice human being.
I find Jennifer Browne to be highly efficient, organised and communicated effectively with me at all times. I was highly informed throughout the process and regularly updated. I have no suggestions on how services may be improved as my experience was outstanding.
Straight forward, no nonsense, professional yet friendly, with kindness and understanding from Jennifer Browne, throughout all correspondence and calls. We always felt fully aware and understood every facet of the proceedings.
I just wanted to say i appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the way you have listened, understood and stood up for me and fought for my feelings and wishes. you’re amazing and i’m very pleased that i have met you.
About Jennifer
Jennifer is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel and a member of the Association of Children Lawyers. Previous to being a childcare solicitor, she was a Duty Solicitor regularly attending the police stations for all types of criminal offences. Jennifer was an advocate for the nursing and midwifery council and an independent legal advisor for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
She has represented parents, extended family members, children’s guardians and children in care proceedings. Jennifer has a particular interest in the variances and similarities in parenting across different cultures and examining whether the local authority is culturally sensitive and insightful to the differences to provide a balanced overview in assessments and implementation of bespoke professional support.
She regularly represents vulnerable clients with mental health and learning difficulties. Jennifer has acted for clients who require the use of an interpreter, advocate and intermediary.
Jennifer always gives her best to her clients and is very supportive. She is passionate about her work, no nonsense approach but down to earth and personable.
Specialist practice areas- Care proceedings
- Domestic violence
- Alcohol and drug dependency
- Special guardianship orders
- Non-accidental injuries
- Physical chastisement
- Secure accommodation orders
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