James Miller

Family Profile:
Family Law (Children)

James deals with all aspects of Child Arrangements under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989.  He is frequently instructed to attend dispute resolution appointments, fact finding and final contested hearings.  He is familiar with many of the issues raised in relation to safeguarding and the wishes and feelings of the child.  James often handles matters from cradle to grave and many of his cases have resulted in successful final orders being achieved.

James’ Family Law (Children) practice involves the following areas:

• Child Arrangement Orders
• Parental Responsibility
• Guardianship
• Prohibited Steps Orders
• Specific Issue Orders
• Domestic Violence
• Non-molestation Orders
• Occupation Orders

In addition to his experience of injunctive remedies before the family courts, James offers advice and representation to lay clients in relation to civil claims for harassment.

Family Law (Matrimonial Finances)

James also accepts instructions in relation to financial matters on marriage breakdown. He is familiar with issues relating to income and capital orders. James offers practical advice and advocacy within financial proceedings in the knowledge of the court’s desire to achieve a fair outcome for all parties.

James’ Family Law (Financial Settlement) practice involves the following areas:

• Income Orders
• Capital Orders
• The Clean Break

Public Access Scheme

Following his transfer from the Roll of Solicitors to the Bar, James completed his Public Access training in 2017 and has an extremely busy practice.  He regularly accepts instructions from members of the public without a solicitor or other intermediary.  James can help clients save money on fees whilst gaining direct access to the Bar.  James provides a full-service including providing advice, drafting documents, negotiation and representation at court.