Melanie Bridgen l Family Law Solicitor l Nelsons Solicitors

Melanie joined Nelsons’ 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

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"Melanie’s work on my case was exceptional and I was very happy with the service received from her and Nelson’s generally."
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"I had complex family matter case with international travel arrangements for my little girl. I won and cannot thank enough Melanie Bridgen for handling the matter with great care and professionalism. I will always recommend her as a solicitor who cares about children and family."
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"Melanie Bridgen earns recognition for her notable experience in children proceedings, particularly those with international aspects."
Chambers & Partners
"Melanie Bridgen is a feisty, experienced child care lawyer who goes the extra mile for clients."
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"Mel has been amazing very helpful and patient. I can't thank her enough."
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"Melanie Bridgen, who heads up the children team, is experienced in complex children proceedings; this includes matters concerning international relocation, parental alienation and non-accidental injuries."
Legal 500
"My current solicitor, Melanie Bridgen, who I have worked with for a couple of years now is extremely professional, excellent at keeping me updated with the information I require, honest, reliable and very good at her role. She always goes that extra mile to help and has got excellent results from my case in the past and to date. I would recommend Melanie Bridgen to anyone who requires assistance with matters. I assure you you will not be disappointed."
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"‘Fearless yet caring advocate’ Melanie Bridgen is acting for an foreign national in proceedings arising from the unlawful abduction of the child from the Middle East to the UK and is assisting a parent with bringing an alienation claim."
Legal 500
"Melanie Bridgen was absolutely fantastic, caring and so professional. She helped me a-lot. God bless her. I recommend her and this firm to anyone. 👍👍"
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