28 June 2024
What do I need to know about getting married?
Matrimonial solicitor Kathy McQuillan highlights the key practicalities to consider if you’re getting married
Kathy McQuillan
I am a Solicitor in the family matrimonial team. I can assist with a range of family law problems arising out of relationship breakdowns.
Expertise
I am a Solicitor in the family matrimonial team. I can assist with a range of family law problems arising out of relationship breakdowns. This includes issues relating to divorce, separation, financial disputes and child arrangements.
I enjoy being part of a team that provides a high standard of service to our clients.
I attended Edge Hill University where I obtained my Law Degree and graduated in 2016. I then attended the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) where I completed my LPC in addition to obtaining a Masters Degree focusing on Immigration Law and Human Rights.
I have experience in in a variety of areas including; family law and children, personal injury, civil and commercial litigation.
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Your pension when getting divorced – everything you need to know
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Nuptial agreements are not just for the rich
There is a common misconception that nuptial agreements are only useful for wealthy couples with a high value of assets. However, such agreements could be more valuable to those with limited assets who would require the assistance of the court in determining how those assets should be divided and would therefore negate the need for […]
28 June 2024
Unmarried families – what happens when the relationship breaks down?
Generally, when marriages break down, both parties have some protection in respect of the assets whether they are owned jointly or solely owned by one spouse. However, this is not the case for unmarried couples and often they can find themselves with no legal protection in respect of assets held in the sole name of […]
Meet the team
Partner
Jo-anne Lomax
We're committed to excellence in law, guided always by fairness, integrity, and client care.
Senior Associate, Chartered Legal Executive
Clare Kerrigan
I am a Senior Associate, Chartered Legal Executive specialising in divorce, separation and other family law matters.
Associate Legal Executive
Liz Potter
I’m an Associate Legal Executive specialising in all areas of private family law, with a particular interest in the resolution of matrimonial finances within divorce.
Associate Solicitor
Heather Lyon
I am a dedicated Family Law Associate Solicitor based our Liverpool City Centre office, specialising in domestic abuse and children matters.
Chartered Legal Executive
Shirley Bennett
I am a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in family law cases, based in the Morecrofts Wirral office and I qualified in 2010.
Solicitor
Natasha Brownbill
I am a Solicitor in the family matrimonial team at Morecrofts dealing with divorce, separation, financial disputes and children arrangement matters.
Solicitor
Hannah Beardmore
I am a solicitor in the family department based in the Wirral office and specialise in Private Children Law, Domestic Abuse, Divorce and Financial Disputes.
Trainee Solicitor
Liam Negus
I am a Trainee Solicitor in the family law team in the Allerton office. I assist Partner, Jo-anne Lomax on a variety of matters including Care Proceedings, Child Arrangements Orders and Divorce.