Joanne Gilholm

Senior Chartered Legal Executive

Jo has been with Churchers since 1990 and became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 1999. She specialises in all aspects of private family law, and her expertise embraces all aspects of marital and relationship breakdown. Jo advises on the financial issues following a separation and where children are involved. She deals with the often emotive subjects of residence and contact. Additionally, she deals with domestic violence cases, assisting those who unfortunately find themselves in abusive and/or violent relationships. This includes dealing with non molestation proceedings and advising on issues relating to occupation of the family home. Jo’s work is supervised by a partner in the Family team. Areas of Expertise Include Marital and Relationship Breakdown Divorce and Separation Resolution of Financial Arrangements on Divorce/Separation Domestic Violence Injunction Proceedings Occupation of Family Home Private Law Children Act Proceedings Professional Memberships Chartered Legal Executives Member of the Family Law Accreditation Scheme And In Her Spare Time Jo is a keen runner and member of the local athletics club. She enjoys gardening, sewing and crafting, and has been known to take on the occasional DIY challenge!