Melanie joined our’ Family Law team in 2013. She specialises in all areas of children law, including adoption and care proceedings.
Areas of Expertise
- Children proceedings, including acting for parents, grandparents, children and others in:
- Adoption
- Adoption breakdown
- Advocacy
- Care proceedings
- Complex children proceedings
- Special guardianship
- International children issues, including:
- Removal from jurisdiction
- International child abduction
- International adoption
- International contact/residence disputes
- Wardship
- Inherent jurisdiction
Professional Information
- Recommended by the Legal 500
- Children Panel Accredited specialist
Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced) – Accredited Specialist in both Children Law Private and Advice in and Conduct of Ancillary Relief Proceedings- Resolution Accredited Specialist (Domestic Violence)
- Member of Resolution (formerly Solicitors Family Law Association)
- Member of Derby & District Law Society Family Committee
- Previously a Partner at Smith Partnership
“From the very beginning Melanie Bridgen has been outstanding. Her guidance, advice and personal approach put me at ease whilst dealing with a very emotional and difficult child case. From start to finish she has consistently delivered.”
– Client Feedback