Laura Rowe appears within published judgment, securing significant findings after a multi-day fact-finding hearing.

Laura Rowe represented the Respondent Mother during a four-day fact-finding hearing before Mr Recorder O’Hagan in Worcester Family court.

Within this case, the Mother alleged that the Father had engaged in controlling and coercive behaviour, repeated physical violence, sexual abuse and coercion, emotional abuse, and abusive behaviour towards the Mother’s non-subject children.

Laura was successful in securing findings in relation to all allegations made by the Mother. The case recently concluded by way of Final Orders which included no direct or indirect contact, a Prohibited Steps Order preventing removal of the child from the Mother’s care, a Section 91(14) Order, a change of the child’s surname and restriction of the Father’s Parental Responsibility.

This judgment is interesting as shows a practical application of how family courts should approach domestic abuse, considering key case law and Practice Direction 12J.

“A special thanks to Laura Rowe of St John’s Chambers who represented our client in court from the outset of these proceedings. Laura’s professionalism, client care skills, and exceptional advocacy resulted in all findings being made in relation to the allegations made by the Mother.” – Owen McMullan Trainee solicitor at Greens Solicitors