Emily Pope
Associate - Divorce and Family Law
Emily Pope
Associate - Divorce and Family Law
Specialisms:
- Family Law
- Divorce and Separation
- Change of Name
- Child Arrangements
- Children Disputes
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Enforcement of Orders
- Financial Provision for Children
- Financial Arrangements
- Injunctions and Occupation Orders
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Relocation of Children
- Separation Agreements
- Special Guardianship Orders
- Unmarried Couples
Fax: 01582 400972
Tel: 0330 0945 500
Email: emily.pope@nevesllp.co.uk
Office:
- Milton Keynes
- Luton
- Harpenden
Career History
I joined Neves in September 2018 as a trainee solicitor, qualified as a Family Law solicitor in December 2020, and was made Associate in April 2023.
I am on the board of Trustees for Relate MK (voluntary role) and am a member of the local Resolution Committee.
Experience
I advise on all aspects of family law including:
• Divorce
• Financial matters following separation or divorce
• Making arrangements for children
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Enforcement of Orders following non-compliance
• Financial Provision for Children
• Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
• Separation Agreements
• Disputes regarding children
• Applications for urgent orders (including non-molestation and occupation orders)
• Child Relocation
• Child Abduction
I am often instructed in cases where time is of the essence. That can involve dealing with cases of international relocation/child abduction, freezing injunctions, cross-border financial applications and applications for orders where a child is at risk.
I specialise in cases of parental alienation and intractable hostility and work hard with my clients to ensure just outcomes.
I am a firm believer in resolving disputes and work with my clients to seek to settle issues at an early stage where possible.
I am a member of Resolution. (Resolution members are committed to promoting a constructive approach to family issues that considers the needs of the whole family.)
I am in the Legal 500 2025 edition.
Legal 500 editorial comment "The ‘dynamic and committed’ family team at Neves offers experience in a broad range of matters, including cohabitant disputes, nuptial agreements, and sensitive financial and children disputes arising out of separation. Emily Pope has notable experience in international relocation and child abduction matters, and her ’extensive knowledge‘ of urgent applications."
Testimonial collected by Legal 500 "They are the most dynamic and committed team I have worked with. Experience at all levels means that they are able to offer a comprehensive service to all clients across all areas. The team are very dedicated to each and every client. Importantly, they are exceptionally well organised. All applications and case preparation is done well in advance."
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What makes me human
My worst personality trait is my inability to relax! In my spare time I always have a list of projects on the go, whether that be making a dress, laying a patio or trying out a new recipe. The only time of year I make an exception is my annual summer holiday, where I will do nothing but lie around with my kindle and catch up with all of the books I had been planning to read that year.
It is difficult enough to consider separating and worrying about how you are going to split your existing income stream and capital assets in a way which funds two households instead of one. Then you have to ask yourself – how am I going to afford a solicitor?
- What happens in the family court?
- Resolving cases outside of court – Changes to the Family Procedure rules
- What rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren?
- My Ex won’t let me see my child this Christmas – What can I do?
Thank you so much for your guidance, it has been so helpful in really teasing out the issues.
