Amy Litherland

Areas of Expertise – Family Law

• Cases involving Children’s Social Services including pre-proceedings and care proceedings
• Complex private law children matters including child arrangements, relocation, prohibited steps orders and specific issue orders
• Domestic Abuse
• Divorce / Financial remedy cases

Approach

Amy joined HCB Solicitors in 2018, becoming Head of Family Law Department (North) in April 2022. She has specialised in Family Law since 2005, qualifying as a solicitor in January 2009.

Understanding the impact of the emotive and sensitive nature of her work, Amy approaches each case with an empathic, yet pragmatic view, offering constructive and proactive advice.

She has a particular interest in cases involving children and domestic abuse where she is a Resolution Accredited Specialist.

Amy is regularly instructed in cases involving children’s social services; often representing parties in proceedings facing serious allegations of sexual harm and non accidental injury. She also works closely with a number of local agencies supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse.


Testimonials

“Thank you for your support, help and knowledge guiding me through this process, giving me outstanding advice and finally, a real understanding of my personal situation. You have lessened the burden on myself and I really can’t thank you enough”.

“I want to say thank you so much from both myself and the children for everything you have done for us and the support you have given us. It really matters and has already made a massive difference to our lives. I really believe that this would not have been possible without the support we received from yourself. I will miss our phone calls as they were always reassuring at what was the most difficult point of my life.”

“Thank you for everything you have done for me. I can’t explain how grateful I am that you were on my side. Thank you so much, you are the best!”

“I wanted to thank you so much for always being so helpful and so lovely to deal with. It is so much appreciated”

“Thank you for all your help throughout all of this - you have been fab!”.