Deborah Schmieder

Deborah completed her training in London and qualified in May 2004.  

Deborah specialises in family law and children matters and is a member of Resolution.

Deborah is known for being approachable, patient and a good listener which are skills greatly appreciated by clients who are distressed by their personal circumstances. 

  Deborah advises on all non-contentious and contentious matters some of which are listed below. Deborah appears in court on behalf of clients when required.  

Deborah advises clients experiencing relationship difficulties, including separation and divorce.  Please note that what follows is not an exhaustive list. 

• Divorce and separation
• Dissolution of Civil Partnerships
• Financial issues for married couples (including pensions and spousal and child maintenance)
• Divorce financial settlements including property claims
• Financial claims on the breakdown of unmarried co-habiting relationships
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Prenuptial agreements 
• Separation Agreements 
• Domestic violence
• Non-molestation Orders
• Occupation Orders
• Change of name for adults and minors

Children matters

• Child arrangements Orders
• Specific Issue Orders
• Prohibited Steps Order
• Parental Responsibility Orders
• Parental Agreements
• Grandparent Rights
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• Advice on adoption  

Deborah also has particular expertise in private client matters. 

• Wills and Codicils
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Probate 
• Contentious probate 
• Estate planning and administration 
• Deputyship applications to the Court of Protection
• Obtaining grant of Administration
• Assistance completing and submitting Inheritance Tax returns and Corrective accounts
• Deeds of variation
• Deeds of dissolution
• Trusts advice

Accreditations, Appointments and Memberships
Law Society of England and Wales.

Member of RESOLUTION