Michelle is a specialist divorce and family lawyer based in Melbourne near Derby. Over the last twenty years working in the East Midlands and West Midlands, she has built an excellent reputation acting for people from all walks of life – from homebuilders and homemakers, to farmers, politicians, business owners and CEOs.
Michelle has been ranked as a Recommended Lawyer for Family Law in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners where one client enthused to researchers: “She demonstrated a depth of knowledge in her field that only experience and an unwavering passion for her profession can bring. She remained efficient, professional, and pragmatic at all times and instilled a confidence that she had my best interests at heart in all negotiations she engaged in.”
“I am experienced in every aspect of relationship breakdown whether it relates to a divorce or separation, resolving financial issues or assisting with arrangements for children or grandchildren.
I am passionate about delivering quality family legal services and embracing the wonderful opportunities that technology and the Internet have created. In my experience, people just want to know where they stand, what their rights are and how the law applies to their family circumstances. Much of my work comes from personal recommendations which I am very proud of as there is no better compliment.
As a member of Resolution, I always try to resolve cases without the need for Court intervention, but when that is not possible, I am experienced in dealing with court hearings for all types of divorce and family proceedings and regularly appear in different courts throughout the country.
Even after all these years in family law, I find it interesting and rewarding. In fact, I could not imagine doing anything else.
Outside of work, I love spending time with family in North Wales and taking our dogs for walks in the Peak District and Eryri National Parks. Pub lunches and picnics are a regular part of these outings, and I’m also a huge fan of international rugby. Things get a bit complicated in our household, though, when England and Wales face off against each other!”
Michelle qualified as a Legal Executive in October 1997 and joined Woolley & Co from a Staffordshire law firm in July 2016.
