Katie Rainscourt

Katie is a highly experienced family law solicitor with over 20 years of experience, specialising in the resolution of disputes arising within families upon relationship breakdown. Katie founded her own firm 10 years ago, where she serves as the managing partner. Areas of Expertise: Complex Financial Cases: Katie possesses particular expertise in advising clients on resolving intricate financial matters. Her adeptness in handling asset division, property settlements, and financial disputes ensures that clients receive pragmatic and effective legal advice tailored to their unique circumstances. Children Cases: Katie is proficient in assisting parents through disputes involving children. She is dedicated to ensuring the best interests of the children are at the forefront and provides counsel on child arrangements, disputes, and parental rights. Relationship Agreements: From pre-nuptial agreements to cohabitation agreements, Katie's advice is sought-after by couples seeking to establish a clear understanding of their financial arrangements. Divorce and Separation: Katie assists clients through the emotional and legal challenges of divorce and separation, advising on both the process and the resolution of financial and children issues. Cohabitation Breakdown: Katie provides expert advice to unmarried couples on the resolution of property and financial matters upon the breakdown of a relationship. Approach: Katie’s approach to family law is both compassionate and strategic. As a trained collaborative solicitor, she actively promotes alternative dispute resolution methods where possible, to enable families to reach agreements without the need for court proceedings. Memberships: Katie is a proud member of Resolution, an organisation of family lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. Her membership signifies her commitment to Resolution’s Code of Practice, which promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems. She is also a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, which recognizes her high level of knowledge, skills, experience, and practice in the area of family law. Client-Centric: Understanding the personal and emotional nature of family disputes, Katie places the client's needs and welfare at the centre of her practice. She provides personalised attention, ensuring that clients are supported and informed at every stage.