Siobhan Rooney

Summary Each relationship is different and as a result, each client’s needs are different. I provide a tailored approach to Family Law so that a client can make a decision based on all their options knowing fully the consequence of each. I have recently trained in Family Mediation so can assist when this issue arises being able to give advice from a legal aspect not just Mediation. Expertise I am an expert in all aspects of Family law. I advise on: all Children Act matters including contact and residence disputes, divorce and separation, ancillary relief claims and division of assets upon relationship breakdown, Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustee Act 1996 applications, Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 claims, applications for Family Law Act 1996 injunctions and other Family Law act 1996 remedies, Transfer of Tenancy applications under Schedule VII Family Law Act 1996, applications to vary or suspend orders made under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. I am also now a trained Mediator in Family Law. Whilst I can advise on all areas, my chosen field is advising on financial matters following separation. I am able to represent my clients in the local courts and undertake most of my own advocacy. Testimonials Siobhan is everything you want in your solicitor....knowledgeable, flexible, determined and confident. She is also proactive, embraces confrontation with ease and never loses sight of the end goal. Her tenacious approach and attention to detail have been a life saver whilst acting for me and I cannot recommend her highly enough. A solid professional to have on your team. Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity - John Rattigan, May 2013 Siobhan was my solicitor at Pictons, dealing with my family matter - divorce and financial settlement. I was very confident with her as my legal service provider. Not only she was very professional in her work but also 'very down to earth' solicitor. Someone whom I felt confident to discuss and disclose sensitive matters relating to my case. I would like to thank her for the work that she has done for me and I will certainly recommend her to others. Top Qualities: Expert, On Time, High Integrity - Aklima Bibi, May 2013 Case studies I have acted on behalf of a Father whose child was removed to South Africa without his consent. It was necessary to liaise with the South African authorities and to make sure that the orders obtained in the UK High Court were enforced in South Africa to effect the return of the child to the UK promptly and safely. This case involved several short notice hearings at the High Court and continued proceedings further to the return of the child. I have advised many clients in relation to separation of assets following divorce. I have represented clients with an asset base in excess of £1m and have represented clients who have nominal assets and the main issue to be dealt with is who is to be responsible for debts accrued during the relationship. There are different factors that need to be taken into account in such circumstances such as liability for capital gains tax or entitlement to state benefits and I ensure that I give tailored, up to date advice rather than simply apply a standard set of rules. I have had to deal with numerous cases of domestic violence where it has been necessary to obtain a non-molestation injunction from the court to ensure that my client, and any children they may have, are adequately protected from further violence. This may mean obtaining an injunction but quite often involves obtaining an occupation order to ensure that the perpetrator of the violence is required to leave the parties’ home. Such work needs to be undertaken with speed to make certain that the client is afforded the court’s protection as soon as possible. Personal I am a keen netballer and play for a local team in my spare time. I also spend one day a month at a local Women’s Centre providing free legal advice on all aspects of the law.