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Thames Valley

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Ruth Hawkins is a founding partner of Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne LLP.

Ruth is an experienced family solicitor, having qualified in 1997, and has been a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel since 2005, which means that she specialises in childcare and private children law, and complex children litigation, and is able to represent children in court proceedings, as well as parents and family members.

Ruth also became a family mediator in 2012 and mediates in all areas of family disputes including children and financial disputes, and has recently qualified as a child inclusive mediator.

Ruth specialises in acting for parents and family members, grandparents and aunts and uncles, as well as children (via their Guardians) in court proceedings including care proceedings, private law disputes, adoption and wardship.

As well as being a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, Ruth is a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children. Ruth is also a Family Law Panel member through Only Mums/Only Dads and provides assistance through that scheme and is also a regular contributor to their publications.

Ruth prides herself in acting for her clients in a humane, compassionate way, and is well regarded for her problem-solving approach.

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Founding partner of the firm Ruth Hawkins is often appointed by guardians in complex childcare proceedings, including those concerning alleged instances of domestic violence. She also has experience in forced marriage protection orders and is a qualified family mediator.


Family/Matrimonial: Mainly ADR - Thames Valley
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Founding partner of the firm Ruth Hawkins is often appointed by guardians in complex childcare proceedings, including those concerning alleged instances of domestic violence. She also has experience in forced marriage protection orders and is a qualified family mediator.

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