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What type of work are you involved in day-to-day at Aberdein Considine?

I am an Associate within the Family Law team and I’m based between our Glasgow and Stirling offices. I meet with and advise clients using my experience and expertise in areas such as separation, divorce, cohabitation agreements and claims, childcare disputes, and applications for guardianship orders.

What valuable advice can you offer a client?

Try to take a step back from the situation and look at the whole picture. Have a short, medium and long term plan in mind when making big decisions. Also, have a good support network in place whether that be friends, family or counselling to assist with all of the emotion and stress that comes with a separation.

What is the most rewarding part of your role?

Supporting my clients through what could potentially be a very difficult journey and seeing how their confidence improves and coping mechanisms develop with my support. It is very rewarding to see clients feeling reassured, even after just one meeting.

What do you enjoy doing in your time out with work?

I thoroughly enjoy spending time outdoors (whether that be a forest/hill walk or a trip to the beach) with my two dogs and horse. Spending time with family and friends is also very important to me.