I have honestly been recommending Raydens to everyone. You helped me more than I think you know. Mentally as well as legally. I am so happy to have been your client.
Client of Nicola
Nicola Meldrum advises clients on all aspects of divorce and private family law, specialising in financial disputes arising out of divorce and separation. Nicola has worked on cases involving substantial assets in multiple jurisdictions, complex trust structures and the restructuring of family businesses.
Nicola has extensive experience dealing with arrangements for children following the breakdown of a relationship, for example disputes as to where a child will live and how much time a child will spend with a parent. Nicola has been involved in a number of children cases with an international divorce dimension.
Nicola also advises clients on cohabitation disputes and wealth protection including negotiating pre nuptial and post nuptial agreements.
Nicola recognises that each client’s circumstances are different and unique to them. She takes a practical and sensitive approach to matters in order to achieve an outcome which prioritises a client’s individual objective and provides a long term solution.
During Nicola’s training contract she gained experience in family law, litigation (including property litigation) and property. Following qualification she moved to a different firm before joining Rayden Solicitors in September 2016.
Nicola is a member of Resolution.
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Nicola is supported by Jenny Cropp. Email Jenny.
A huge thank you. I cannot articulate quite how much you have all been my pillar of strength through this journey and I will be eternally grateful. I become disillusioned with the family court system almost every day, but you picked me up and encouraged me to keep fighting for what I believed in.
Client of Nicola
She has been a total professional and given me excellent advice and support.
Client of Nicola
I was so impressed with the work Nicola [and the barrister] did – [they/she] was super (and incredibly kind) and I am eternally grateful.
Client of Nicola
Thanks so much for all your help and guidance throughout one of the worst times of my life, I appreciate it greatly.
Client of Nicola
I have honestly been recommending Raydens to everyone. You helped me more than I think you know. Mentally as well as legally. I am so happy to have been your client.
Client of Nicola
I am very grateful to you and Georgina especially for your patience, measured wisdom – not only legally, but also holistically and emotionally – and for giving me the confidence to carry the fight under very difficult circumstances.
Client of Nicola
I would like to say a big thank you to you, not only for your professionalism and efficiency but also your sensitivity.
Client of Nicola
Reported Cases
- Acted for the father in Re I-L (Children) (1996 Hague Child Protection Convention: Inherent Jurisdiction) [2019] EWCA Civ 1956
- XZ v YZ [2022] EWFC 49
- Acted for the wife in her application for financial remedy proceedings in Gallagher v Gallagher (No.1) (Reporting Restrictions) [2022] EWFC 52, heard before the High Court
- Acted for the wife in her application for financial remedy proceedings in Gallagher v Gallagher (No.2) (Financial Remedies) [2022] EWFC 53, heard before the High Court
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