Bruna is a Graduate Legal Executive with a wealth of experience in complex Children Act, Divorce and Financial matters. She is often instructed in Non-Molestation and Occupation proceedings, and for Child Arrangements applications where there are serious allegations of domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviours. Bruna is meticulous in her preparation, a robust advocate and always retains a practical approach to cases. Bruna is compassionate and understands the emotional impact on families arising from separation.
Bruna is preparing to undertake her training to become a Solicitor-Advocate in the Summer of 2024, to develop her expertise and appear as an advocate in the most complex family cases.
What clients say about Bruna…
“Bruna was magnificent from start to finish of my case, being there every step of the way, helping me feel supported through such a difficult time. With a no nonsense, concise, honest, yet warm approach, Bruna will leave you in no doubt as to where you stand and will work together with you to achieve the best possible outcome. I couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor nor be any happier with the outcome at the final hearing.”
“This is the second time I have had to use Family First, having successfully obtained a court order giving me access to my daughter. A few years in and the relationship had broken down further, contact was getting less and more difficult, and eventually it stopped all together.
I went back to Family First and the advice I have been given was exactly what I needed, not what I thought I wanted. This is important because the system needs to be navigated carefully and FF are experts at this. So much so, that I now have a new order in place, more contact time, and more caveats that benefit me and my daughter.
Although the cost can be daunting, I was given fair warning about impending bills, and even had payment plans in place to help with the burden.
All in all, I am very happy with the service (and of course, the outcome) and would happily recommend the team to anyone looking for expert advice and guidance during what can only be described as the most difficult period of my life.
Thank you Bruna (plus counsel) for all your hard work and dedication to the cause. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
“Bruna did an amazing job for me Highly recommend her was there every step of the way always on the phone and help me in every way possible to get my daughter back in my life thank you so much.”
“Bruna has be absolutely amazing, helping me with everything. I felt like she cared throughout the whole process, I would definitely recommend Bruna. And if needed in the future will be using Bruna always!”
“Bruna offered me advice before my first family court hearing and this helped me to write a successful position statement and proposal.
She was really attentive to the details I was giving her and advised me well. I felt as if she really heard me and understood the type of relationship I had with my ex.
She was focused on what was in my children’s best interest and reasonable.
I used Brunas services again recently to help with my final statement and with a deadline of a week she managed to pull something out of the bag which helped end all pettiness that had arisen so far in the court room and made it completely about my children and what they deserve and need.
The magistrates could see the effort and time that had gone into my final statement and really took on board my wants for my children and ultimately helped me reach the outcome I was hoping for.
Thank you to Bruna and Carmen for your help and efficiency. Best wishes.”
Bruna was also responsive and personable and gave a very bespoke service, explaining and supporting me with what was needed at each stage of the process, and I always felt that I could speak to her when I needed to. She worked tirelessly preparing for my hearings, showed excellent communication with council and other agencies involved and was extremely organised and efficient, keeping costs to a minimum.
The best thing about working with Bruna was the education she gave me around how to deal with difficult and challenging situations, with her no holds barred, straight forward, straight to the point advice, I was able to make sense of things better and have realistic expectations of what to expect and such come through the other side of my court process, stronger, more empowered and most importantly with an outcome that caused as minimal damage to myself and my children. Going through family courts is not a very pleasant experience to say the least but having reliable, understanding, and experienced support makes it so much easier and I definitely had that.
I am so grateful to Bruna and Ursula and family first solicitors. By far the most aware and supportive when it comes to domestic abuse, coercive control and co-parenting in difficult situations.”
