Alexandra Newman

Solicitor

Family Law

Alex qualified as a Solicitor in 2015 and joined Churchers in March 2026 having worked as a specialist family law Solicitor for over 10 years.

Alex has extensive experience in all aspects of private family law including divorce and separation, financial remedy, child arrangements, injunction proceedings and applications under Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act with particular expertise in complex financial matters and Children Act proceedings.

Alex maintains positive relationships with clients and provides clear, considered and pragmatic advice. Where possible Alex provides advice and support in respect of Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR), making referrals where appropriate to assist clients with resolving matters outside of Court in a constructive and amicable manner. Alex is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

If Court proceedings are required Alex regularly provides representation at hearings in the Family Court, advocating on behalf of clients and conducting extensive and detailed negotiations. Alex’s experience in advocacy assists in providing clients with sensible and practical advice including strategic case planning and realistic advice with regard to outcomes.  

Areas of expertise include

Divorce and separation

Mid to high net worth financial remedy involving  complex issues including

  • Inherited wealth
  • Pre-marriage and post-separation acquired assets
  • Third party interests
  • Company assets and other business interests
  • Long periods of separation
  • Pensions
  • Trusts

Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

Cohabitation Agreements  

Children Act proceedings involving complex issues including

  • Disputes in respect of where children will live and spend time
  • Emergency applications
  • Contested allegations of domestic abuse
  • Cross allegations
  • Extensive safeguarding concerns
  • Intractable contact disputes
  • Finding of fact hearings
  • Applications by grandparents
  • Internal and external relocation applications

Non-Molestation and Occupations Orders

Get In Touch

01983 562 201

anewman@churchers.co.uk

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