Jo Hammond
Director & Senior Lead Paralegal
I am a mum of 2 boys. In my previous life (before children) I was a family solicitor practising in the UK. I specialised in children proceedings and domestic abuse proceedings dealing with matters from the application stage through to final hearings. Due to my own personal circumstances and lifestyle choices I do not currently hold a practising certificate meaning I am not a practising solicitor and therefore I can not give legal advice only offer my full support and assistance in your cases. I am open, honest and truthful and will help in any way I can with your family law matter.
Ella Christopher
Director & Finance Manager (Trainee Paralegal)
I am a mum and a step-mum, as well as a qualified teacher that has spent time working with parents, children and local authorities. I also have an accounting and business background which helps with a number of aspects of family law, currently training with my sister to become an affiliated paralegal. From personal experience and knowledge, making a blended family is tough, there will be good times and bad, but I will help to support you and help you navigate your way through your family law matter.
Our Story
As you can see from our pictures we look very different. We live in different areas and there are 15 years between us, we have the same dad but different mums. We are, however, lucky enough to have a family that has managed, over the years, to blend, support, respect and care for one another which means we are sisters, best friends and have the full support of our blended families. Equally we understand that this is not always the case and many factors prevent this from happening, but it may be something that the future holds for you once certain matters have been resolved.
We believe that everybody should have the right to see, spend time with and be a part of their children’s lives. Family is the most important thing. We are not here to advise or tell you what to do, but we will listen, discuss, support and assist you to make sure your voice is heard.
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Alan Brindley
McKenzie Friend
Alan is a husband, father and grandfather, experiencing the wide range of emotions that come with raising a family, as well as navigating his way through a previous divorce. In recent years, Alan has decided to use his personal, professional and negotiation skills by joining FLPS as a Mckenzie Friend. He assists in all family law matters and due to his financial background, greatly enjoys supporting with ancillary relief proceedings. He is a confident and mature McKenzie Friend that will support and assist you at every stage of the hearing.
Alan is always well prepared, aware of court procedures and will support you in discussions or negotiations prior to or during the hearing. Our clients have found his support as a McKenzie Friend invaluable. He is caring and understanding, yet clear and concise, his confidence will give you the ability to ensure that your voice is heard.