Haema qualified as a solicitor in 1992 having studied Law at Birmingham University. She has 18 years experience exclusively in the field of family law. She is a member of the Resolution Panel of Accredited Family Law Specialists with portfolios in cohabitation law and private law children work. Haema is also an experienced Collaborative Family Lawyer and is a Committee member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals. Haema is committed to helping clients resolve conflicts following relationship breakdown and to reach lasting solutions in line with their own priorities and needs, whether through the collaborative process, negotiated settlements or the court system. Haema sits on the Steering Group of Resolution’s Parenting after Parting initiative.
Haema was featured as The Times Lawyer of the Week for her involvement in the case Re: D [2006] EWHC 2 (Fam) concerning the grant of parental responsibility and contact in a case involving a known father and same sex parents where it was necessary to limit the impact of a parental responsibility order so as to protect the integrity of the child´s family. Haema has written articles for New Law Journal and Family Law Week and has given legal seminars for Legal Action Group and Rights of Women.
Haema has developed a wealth of experience in advising on the financial aspects of the end of a relationship. She also deals with issues surrounding arrangements for children including parenting agreements, contact and residence issues. Haema has specialised in the family law issues which affect same-sex couples, including advising on family creation agreements, parental responsibility and surrogacy.
