Hopkins Law has recently been awarded a legal aid contract for family work at the Chepstow office, adding to our existing contracts for Cardiff and Cowbridge. Our firm is well known for our expertise in public law children work involving social services, and we have 4 solicitors specialising in this area on the team.
“We are thrilled to have secured this legal aid contract for family work in Chepstow,” said the firm’s managing partner Kerry Mordey. “It is a fantastic opportunity for us and a significant milestone in our expansion plans. We are committed to providing high-quality legal services to those who need it most, and this contract will allow us to do just that.”
The firm’s team of solicitors have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and experience in family law, with Law Society Children Panel members Kerry Mordey, Michelle Jones, Lesley O’Donnell and Catrin Scott-Thomas, all specialist child care solicitors who will carry out this work at the firm. “With this new contract, we are better positioned to help even more individuals and families who are facing difficult and challenging situations,” said Kerry Mordey. “We are proud of our expertise in this field and are committed to providing the best legal support possible.”
The firm’s expansion into Chepstow is part of our ongoing efforts to expand our reach and provide legal aid services to those who need it the most. The team is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of Family Law and will continue to do so in the years to come. We are excited about the future and look forward to making a positive impact in the lives of many individuals and families.
With the new legal aid contract in place, the firm is well-positioned to continue our work in Family Law cases involving social services and provide much-needed legal support to those who need it most.
Our Legal Aid work includes:
- Care cases involving social services relating to children at risk, being taken into care or in care (parents and grandparents can be represented)
- Cases where your child has been or is about to be taken out of the UK without your consent
- High Court proceedings concerning the welfare of your child
- An injunction (a court order) against a violent or abusive partner or family member
- Other family problems, such as advice on finances, children or divorce, if you or your child have suffered or are at risk of violence or abuse
- If you’ve been served with proceedings under the “Hague Convention”
- Applications for forced marriage protection orders
Contact our Family Team to discuss whether you qualify for legal aid.
Cardiff – 029 2039 5888 | Cowbridge – 01446 774 151 | Chepstow – 01291 639 510
📧 kmordey@hopkinslawltd.com