Jennifer Pollock

I have represented clients in some of the most complex and sensitive family law cases, often involving safeguarding concerns, serious allegations, neurodiversity, international issues and high levels of conflict.

Examples of my recent work include:

• Successfully representing a mother in reported relocation proceedings, securing permission to relocate with her child and obtaining a rare costs order against the father
• Acting for a professional who had experienced years of coercive and controlling behaviour, achieving positive outcomes in both financial remedy and children proceedings
• Successfully opposing a parent's application to relocate with a child
• Representing a father accused of sexual abuse where there was an ongoing criminal investigation, securing the continuation of direct contact and ultimately achieving a positive outcome for the children and family
• Securing a transfer of a child's living arrangements to a father following extensive litigation and safeguarding concerns
• Obtaining non-molestation injunctions for professional women who were victims of domestic abuse
• Acting for victims of coercive control, emotional abuse and complex safeguarding concerns
• Successfully securing the return and location of children in urgent cases
• Representing parents in cases involving allegations of parental alienation, personality disorders and the impact of those issues on children's welfare
• Advising families where children have additional needs, including autism and ADHD, and ensuring their needs remain central to decision making.

I am often instructed in cases where there’s no straightforward solution and where strategy, careful case preparation and a deep understanding of family dynamics are essential.

No two families are the same, which is why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

The starting point is always understanding what my client wants to achieve, but also understanding the people involved, the family dynamics and what may be driving the conflict. Family disputes are rarely just legal problems. They often involve complex emotional and psychological issues, alongside unique family dynamics that need to be understood if a lasting solution is to be achieved.

A key feature of my practice is my psychologically informed approach. Through my work in complex children and vulnerable client cases, I’ve become experienced in matters involving trauma, neurodiversity, domestic abuse, coercive control, high-conflict parenting, personality disorders and family breakdown. Understanding these issues often helps me identify patterns, anticipate challenges, and develop strategies that are more likely to succeed.

This approach enables me to look beyond positions and understand what’s really happening within a family. Whether I’m advising a parent navigating allegations of abuse, supporting a victim of coercive control, or helping separated parents manage a highly conflicted co-parenting relationship, my aim is always to understand the wider picture and tailor my advice accordingly.

Clients can expect:

• Clear, pragmatic and strategic advice
• Thorough preparation and attention to detail
• Honest advice about strengths, weaknesses and likely outcomes
• A bespoke approach tailored to their particular circumstances
• Support that recognises both the legal and emotional aspects of family disputes
• Strong and effective representation when court proceedings are necessary.

I genuinely care about the outcome for my clients and their families. My role is not only to guide clients through the legal process but to help them make informed decisions that support their long-term goals and, where children are involved, their future wellbeing.

My first meeting with a client is about much more than understanding the legal issues.

I take the time to gain a full picture of your circumstances, including your family history, priorities, concerns and what you hope to achieve. I also seek to understand the family dynamics and personalities involved, as this often plays a significant role in how matters progress and how best they can be resolved.

Clients often tell me that they feel listened to and understood from our very first meeting. I appreciate that many of my clients are balancing busy professional lives alongside significant personal challenges, so I aim to make the process as straightforward and manageable as possible.

It’s my aim to ensure that our first meeting gives you a clear understanding of the legal issues involved, your options, likely next steps, and any likely challenges. I’ll also advise you of the strategy I would recommend to help you achieve your objectives.