Recognition for Children Law Expert

A family law solicitor at Carlisle solicitors, Burnetts has become one of only 13 solicitors in Cumbria accredited to represent children in family law proceedings.

Amy Fallows has earned membership of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Children Panel Accreditation scheme. 

In order to become an accredited member, Amy had to complete a detailed assessment to demonstrate her experience and attend specialist training courses. She was also assessed during a thorough interview and has been checked via the Criminal Records Bureau.

As a member of the accreditation scheme, Amy can now act for children through guardians appointed by the family court, as well as for parents and grandparents. 

Amy said, “The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Accreditation Scheme is very rigorous, but children who are subject to care or adoption proceedings can be vulnerable so it’s essential that their representatives are expert and experienced.”

Amy lives just outside Wigton and is Chair of North Cumbria Resolution and Co-ordinator of the Cumbria Childcare Forum. She joined Burnetts in 2002 from Osbornes Solicitors in Camden Town and became a Partner in January 2007. In August last year, Amy was accredited by Resolution, an organisation of solicitors who are committed to promoting a non-confrontational approach to family law matters. 

Simon Mortimer, another Partner in the family law team, has been part of the accreditation scheme for over 20 years.

Burnetts’ family law team, one of the largest in Cumbria, advises clients on divorce and separation as well as issues affecting children like contact or residence. 

Amy and Simon can be contacted on 01228 552222. Further information about dealing with family law problems can be found at the family law pages. 

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5th  December 2008

Note to Editors:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is the independent regulatory body of the Law Society of England and Wales. Its purpose is to ensure that solicitors meet high standards.