Are the Family Courts failing victims of domestic abuse?
Charlotte McDonald & Sophie George-Moore discuss the report published by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner.
Charlotte McDonald and Sophie George-Moore will discuss the recent report produced by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, the Government’s plans to repeal the presumption in favour of parental involvement, and the future path for victims of domestic abuse in the Family Court.
About the speakers
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Charlotte McDonald Charlotte joined 42BR in October 2024 following completion of her pupillage at a specialist family set, becoming a full tenant in January 2025. She accepts instructions in child law (both private and public), and finance matters. She is often instructed on matters involving serious domestic abuse, including multi-day fact-finding and final hearings. |
Sophie George-Moore Sophie accepts instructions across all areas of family law. She is regularly instructed in private children law matters, including contact disputes, multi day fact-finding and final hearings, and domestic abuse non-molestation and occupation order proceedings. She is frequently kept on as counsel throughout cases, and has been praised for her client care. |
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