Kathy McQuillan

Solicitor - Family Law

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.

31st October 2024

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...

23rd August 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...

23rd June 2022

No-fault evictions have no future

The future of Section 21 possession orders is at risk with the introduction of the new Renters Reform Bill published on 16 June 2022. Currently, there are around 4.4 million...

12th April 2021

BLOG: What do you need to know about Pre-Proceedings?

Pre-Proceedings is also referred to as a Public Law Outline (PLO) meeting. The local authority will provide an invitation to one of these meetings by way of a “letter before...

3rd June 2020

COVID-19 – Evictions under the current pandemic

When national lockdown rules were implemented in March, the Government introduced a range of new measures to help protect people by enacting the Coronavirus Act 2020. One of the measures...

29th January 2020

BLOG: Debt Recovery – how to prevent and overcome cash flow problems

Coming out of the festive period and into the New Year, many of us are now back into the routine of the working week. This is an exciting prospect for...

Want to speak to Kathy?

Call: 0151 236 8871 Email: info@morecrofts.co.uk Call: 0151 236 8871

Meet The Team

Andrew Perrigo, Partner - Family Law

I work in child protection and I am a passionate believer in the power of family

Rachel Burns, Partner - Family Law

I have a particular interest in adoption and children law and have been able to develop a niche practice in these areas

Angela Eaton, Partner - Family Law

I practice Family Law, specialising in children law including complex cases

Jo-anne Lomax, Partner - Family Law

I specialise in the area of Children Law, including public and private law cases

Eleanor Cockrell, Partner (Non-member) - Family Law

I advise and represent clients in cases involving children matters and domestic abuse

Rhea Munro, Partner (Non-member) - Family Law

My work involves public & private law child disputes including care and adoption

Stephanie Davidson, Senior Associate Solicitor - Family Law

I specialise in representing children in care cases and in private disputes between their parents.

Claire Johns, Senior Associate Solicitor - Family Law

I am a family solicitor specialising in the law relating to children.

Clare Kerrigan, Senior Associate, Chartered Legal Executive - Family Law

I am part of the family team specialising in Divorce, Separation and finances

Ruth Allanson, Associate Solicitor - Family Law

I am an associate solicitor working in the family team based in the Allerton office.

Simon Higgs, Associate Solicitor - Family Law

I specialise in family work and my case load comprises divorce, financial consequences of relationship breakdown

Liz Potter, Associate Legal Executive - Family Law

I’m an Associate Legal Executive specialising in all areas of private family law, including divorce and financial issues

Ella Neale, Associate Solicitor - Family Law

I am a Family Law Associate Solicitor dealing with both public and private law matters

Heather Lyon, Associate Solicitor - Family Law

I am an associate solicitor in the family department specialising in children law

Shirley Bennett, Chartered Legal Executive - Family Law

I specialise in domestic violence cases assisting the most vulnerable clients

Kathy McQuillan, Solicitor - Family Law

I am a family law solicitor. I can help with issues relating to divorce, financial disputes and child arrangements

Natasha Brownbill, Solicitor - Family Law

I am a solicitor in the Family department based in the Allerton office.

Rebecca Lacey, Legal Executive - Family Law

I am a member of the Care Team where I work on a range of matters including Care, Adoption and Child Arrangements

Chloe Johnson, Chartered Legal Executive - Family Law

I am a Chartered Legal Executive based in our Crosby office, specialising in both child protection and private children

Hannah Beardmore, Solicitor - Family law

I am a Solicitor in the family department based in the Wirral office

Ella Jackson, Solicitor - Family law

I am a Solicitor in the City Centre office. I also assist Angela Eaton in matters relating to children.

Lucy Morphy-Morris, Trainee Solicitor - Family Law

I can help with an array of family law matters

Faye Kavanagh, Trainee Solicitor - Family Law

I am a trainee solicitor in the Family Team based in the Crosby office

Ellen Ashton, Trainee Solicitor - Family law

I am a trainee solicitor in the family law team assisting with matters relating to children

Liam Negus, Trainee Solicitor - Family law

I am a trainee solicitor assisting Claire Johns in various family law children matters.

Abbie Gilfoyle, Trainee Legal Executive - Family law

I assist senior associate solicitor, Eleanor Cockrell, on a number of matters relating to child care.

Emily-Jayne Laughton, Trainee Legal Executive - Family Law

I can help with a range of family law matters such as divorce, finances and private children matters.

Emily Atkinson, Trainee Legal Executive - Family Law

I am a trainee chartered legal executive based in the Birkenhead office, assisting partner Andrew Perrigo.

Lisa May, Senior Paralegal - Family Law

I work on domestic abuse matters which involves warning alleged perpetrators

Kirsty Holland, Senior paralegal - Family law

I am senior paralegal in the family team assisting Shirley Bennett in family law matters

Jenny Lomax, Paralegal - Family Law

I assist with a wide range of matters including Care Proceedings, Child Arrangements, Adoption and Domestic Abuse

Adam Sexstone, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a paralegal in the family department, assisting Kathy McQuillan with matrimonial and children matters.

Connie Lawlor, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a paralegal in the family law team based in the Prescot office.

Elizabeth Jeffrey, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a paralegal assisting Solicitor Heather Lyon in family law matters

Adam Carr, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a Paralegal within the family law department, based in the Allerton Road office.

Matthew Hancock, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a Paralegal within the family law department, based in the Allerton Road Office.

Maizie Nelson, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a family law paralegal supporting Simon Higgs and Clare Kerrigan.

Patrick McMahon, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a paralegal at the Liverpool city office, assisting Family Partner Angela Eaton.

Elizabeth Henshall, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a paralegal in the family law team assisting Stephanie Davidson

Matthew Bainbridge, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a Paralegal for the Family team, assisting partner Jo-anne Lomax.

Louise Barwood, Trainee Paralegal

I am a Trainee Paralegal for the Family team, specialising in Domestic Violence and Matrimonial matters...

Savannah Taylor, Paralegal - Family Law

I joined Morecrofts Solicitors in 2025 as a Paralegal in the Family Department, where I assist Rhea Munro.

Alex Graham, Paralegal - Family Law

I work as a paralegal in the family law team, supporting Stephanie Davidson.

Lisa Campbell, Paralegal - Family Law

I am a paralegal in the Family Team based at our City Centre office, supporting Family Partner Rachel Burns

Our Team