Sophie Wood

Sophie is a Family Law Solicitor at Gavin Edmondson Solicitors, specialising in Child Arrangements and complex family disputes. She graduated with an LLB (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Manchester and completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law in Chester, studying while working full-time and managing her own caseload at the firm.

Sophie is now recognised as the firm’s Child Arrangements specialist, offering compassionate and strategic guidance in highly sensitive family matters.

Areas of Expertise

• Child Arrangements and Contact Disputes
• Parental Alienation and Parental Conflict
• Domestic Abuse Cases (including Harassment, Assault, and Serious Sexual Allegations and false allegations)
• Relocation Applications (Domestic and International)
• Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
• Injunctive Relief in Family Law

Key Case Experience

• Parental Alienation and High-Conflict Cases
  Sophie is particularly experienced in managing complex parental alienation and high-conflict child arrangement disputes, always prioritising the best interests of the child.
• Domestic Abuse and Protective Orders
  She has successfully supported clients through domestic abuse proceedings, securing non-molestation and occupation orders in cases involving harassment, assault, serious sexual offences, and false allegations.
• Relocation and Injunctive Relief
  Sophie has advised on relocation cases, both within the UK and internationally, and has secured urgent injunctive relief where necessary to protect her clients’ safety and rights.

Professional Involvement

Sophie is an active member of Resolution, a leading organisation of family law professionals committed to constructive, non-confrontational approaches to divorce and separation. Her membership reflects her ongoing commitment to helping clients reach positive outcomes while keeping unnecessary conflict to a minimum.

Approach to Client Service

Sophie is known for her empathetic, determined, and practical approach in emotionally charged family law matters. She provides clear, supportive advice and works tirelessly to achieve positive outcomes for her clients, even in the most challenging circumstances.

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