Family Law Department

Our solicitors will guide you through with friendly professionalism.

Helen Gordon
"Our Family Law specialists cover all aspects and consequences of relationship breakdown. We aim to provide a high quality of service with care and compassion when it's most needed."
After qualifying in 1998, Helen became a member of the Law Society Children Law Panel, representing parents, carers, and children in all aspects of Care and Supervision proceedings. Helen also undertakes complex private Children Law cases representing parents and children, together with Adoption and Special Guardianship cases. Helen is an Accredited All issues family mediator and is also trained in Child Inclusive mediation, often able to assist mediation clients with the benefit of legal aid.

Helen Gordon

Solicitor & Partner

Head of the Family Law Department

Jonathan Roberts

Jonathan Roberts LLB

Solicitor & Partner

Jonathan moved to the Family Department in 2016 having joined RMNJ in the Prison Law Department. He primarily focuses on representing clients involved with Social Services, assisting parents with all matters from Pre-Proceedings Meetings through to Care Proceedings and Adoption applications.

He has experience in all aspects of care matters, including an application to the Court of Appeal in respect of a contested adoption matter where his client had made a considerable transformation in her life. Jonathan also undertakes private law work and represents parents in respect of contact applications.

Sarah Kelly

Sarah Kelly

Paralegal

Laura Prysor-Jones

Laura Prysor-Jones LLB

Senior Solicitor

Laura qualified in 2012 and became a member of the Law Society Children Panel in 2014. Laura has worked in family law since 2010 and deals with all areas of family law. Laura regularly conducts divorce matters and the financial proceedings arising from them. As a member of the Children Panel Laura has recognised expertise in all aspects of children law and has represented parents, family members and children in both public and private law proceedings.

Laura also regularly represents victims of domestic abuse, supporting them to obtain protective injunctions against their abusers. Laura regularly undertakes court work and is comfortable representing clients at all types of hearings, including contested final hearings. Laura cares about her clients and achieving an outcome that works for them.

Melanie Stewart

Melanie Stewart

Paralegal

Mel is a paralegal and has worked alongside Laura assisting her for several years. Clients love her helpful and sympathetic approach. Mel assists Laura with all of her cases and will be happy to deal with any queries you may have.