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Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP is a niche family practice established in 2018 by  partners, Emily Boardman, Ruth Hawkins and Irena Osborne.

We offer legal advice, representation,  mediation by mediators who are also practising solicitors, and other forms of family dispute resolution.

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Emily Boardman

Founding Partner

Ruth Hawkins

Founding Partner

Irena Osborne

Founding Partner

Helen Bishop

Helen Bishop

Head of Matrimonial Team

Carrie Rudge

Consultant solicitor

Seona Myerscough

Consultant solicitor

Amanda Stopps

Consultant solicitor

Ruth Sharon

Consultant solicitor

Simone Brown 

Consultant solicitor

Kerri-Anne Matthews

Senior paralegal

Debra Newman

PA and Billing Assistant

Sophie Hibbert

Legal Administration Assistant

Sarah Morgan

Consultant Case Worker

Anna Regan

Receptionist/office administrator

Pre-nuptial & cohabitation agreements

"Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne are always consistent, and the quality throughout the team is great"

Legal 500
Mediation

We have a solutions based, flexible approach to helping you resolve your issues on separation. Our experienced team of accredited mediators here to help.

Domestic Abuse

"I think clients would want to know that they are treated as individuals, that the firm is empathetic and understanding. They went out of their way to support and help me"

Legal 500

Parenting through separation – a new guide for separating parents

Ruth Hawkins

Founding Partner

If you are a parent thinking about divorce or separation, one of your biggest worries is likely to be about your children: where they will live, and how they will continue to have a meaningful relationship with both parents.

Resolution have recently drafted a helpful leaflet to guide you through this, and to offer information, support, and tips.

BH&O have decided to make this available through our website.

We can also provide you with a printed version if you would find this helpful. Just ask your lawyer for a copy.

The guide include such useful topics as:

  • The end of the relationship – what does it feel like and what will happen now?
  • What should my first steps be now that I have separated from my partner?
  • Your new co-parenting role
  • Communication tips
  • How important is the voice of the child?
  • Extended Family
  • What are the types of dispute that might arise between separating parents?
  • The future and changes that might happen along the way
  • How could things look if we get this right?
  • We can’t agree and need help – what should we do?
  • What is the legal position?
  • A Jargon Buster
  • What do I do if I have been in an abusive relationship?
  • What resources can my child(ren) and I refer to?

Ruth Hawkins, Partner

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