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Molly Betts
Family, Children & Separation
Chartered Legal Executive Litigator (Family Litigation), Private Family Law Team
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Testimonials
I am incredibly grateful for the brilliant advice and guidance provided by my solicitor, Molly. From the very beginning, she was not only professional but also genuinely human in her approach. Her expertise and dedication were evident throughout the process, especially in handling a matter related to my child. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure I achieved the outcome I wanted.
What truly stood out was how she eased my worries during the process. Her calm and reassuring demeanour made a significant difference, and I always felt I was in safe hands. She was fair and transparent, ensuring that every step was clear and that my best interests were always at the forefront.
I truly appreciated her support and the way she made me feel understood and valued. I couldn't have asked for a better solicitor.
Review Solicitors - January 2025
Molly Betts helped me through my divorce in a friendly, supportive, caring and efficient manner. Excellent service, many thanks.
Molly was assigned to my case. I had already spent several years "fighting" to my avail. I had lost faith with all professionals. Then I met Molly. From day one she was committed and gave me exactly what I needed, gaining my respect and confidence for her advice. She gave me excellent direction and supported me to gain a fair and equitable settlement.
Review Solicitors 5*
Excellent service from start to finish. Ms Betts was so helpful and informative at every step. Couldn’t fault her and would recommend Machins.
We did our complicated step parent adoption with Molly Betts at Machins Solicitors LLP and we couldn't be happier with the support and service we received from her. Molly was on hand daily to answer all and every question and query. She was kind, calm, quick and extremely knowledgeable in every area of our application. She worked tirelessly and went far above and beyond to ensure that we received the best support and outcome possible in our case, which we did and we are delighted with the result. Molly's extensive detailed knowledge of family law was an asset to our case and we couldn't be happier with our choice of legal representation. Thank you so much for everything!
About Molly
Molly joined Machins in 2022.
Molly started in an administrative role in 2015 whilst undertaking her CILEX studies and progressed through her qualification over the years, achieving Fellowship status and qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive. Molly has been undertaking her own caseload of private divorce, children, financial and injunction matters since September 2018. Molly advises on all areas of family law and ensures her approach is tailored to her client’s needs.
Molly prides herself on her organisation and preparation and ensures her work is completed to the best possible standard and has been described by her clients as being ‘professional and polite’ ‘efficient, pro-active and friendly’ and has received over 30 5* Google reviews.
Memberships and accolades
- Member, Resolution
- Chartered Legal Executive, CILEX
Approach to cases
“I approach cases pragmatically and ensure my clients are provided with clear advice on the options assisting them to proceed in the manner most appropriate for their case to achieve the best possible outcome.”
Specialist practice areas
- Matrimonial finances
- Divorce and separation (including Civil Partnerships and same-sex couples)
- Separation agreements
- Enforcement
- Prenuptial arrangements
- Cohabitation agreements
- Private Children Act cases including child arrangements, prohibited steps, specific issue matters (educational issues, change of name), internal and external relocation
- Private adoption
- Private Special Guardianship Orders
- Domestic abuse
Latest news by Molly Betts
Demystifying Divorce: The Truth About No-Fault Divorce in the UK
Divorce is never easy, but changes in England and Wales have made the process more straightforward. Couples can now separate without assigning blame, thanks to the no-fault divorce system. This article explains what the reform means, clears up common myths, and highlights why legal advice remains important.
Separated couples should avoid Christmas disputes over children
Christmas and other holiday periods should be among the happiest times of a child’s life but sadly they are often marred by divorced and separated parents arguing over access rights. Tensions between couples often come to the fore at this time of year but it’s the children who are likely to suffer the most as
Government urged to provide better protection for cohabiting couples
The government is being urged to introduce reforms to provide better legal protection for cohabiting couples if their relationship breaks down. The number of cohabiting couples has more than doubled in the past generation with 1.5m in 1996, compared to 3.6m in 2021. The House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee says there is a
Court settles dispute between cohabitants over home ownership
The High Court has settled a dispute between a cohabiting couple over who should own the home they had shared until they split up. The couple, Mr Lee Hudson and Ms Jayne Hathway, had purchased their home in joint names. They both worked and paid their respective salaries into a joint account. Over time, Hudson’s earnings
Should money given to divorcing couple be classed as a gift or a loan?
The Family Court has offered useful guidance on whether money given to a married couple by their parents should be classed as a gift or a loan in divorce proceedings. The issue was raised in a settlement hearing between a couple who had large shareholdings in an energy company they had set up together before
Divorcing couples ignoring pensions in financial settlement
Which? has recently undertaken a survey whereby 58% of people said that pensions were not discussed or shared as part of their financial settlement. Pensions often make up a large proportion of the matrimonial assets and sharing of pensions should always be considered upon the breakdown of a marriage, particularly when there is a disparity