Kerry Kelso

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Kerry is an expert in public and private children law matters and is head of the family team at our Wallsend Office. Kerry has been on the Law Society Children panel since 2013 and is regularly instructed to act for children and the Children’s Guardian appointed by Cafcass. Kerry also acts for parents and other family members when social services have intervened alleging there are safeguarding concerns. Kerry represents parents and other family members in private disputes regarding children. Kerry has been involved in cases involving an international element, risk of forced marriage, risk of Female Genital Mutilation, allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, chronic neglect and domestic violence Kerry also deals with Non-molestation and occupation Order applications Some of Kerry’s clients have severe mental health issues and substance misuse issues to contend with Kerry and her team work very closely with many charities and will refer clients to a variety of different organisations in the hope clients are able to improve their lives and improve their family situation Outside of the office Kerry has three children and enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends. Kerry regular attends music festivals and concerts. She has a dog called Biffy and her favourite musical is Miss Saigon.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 340211

  • Based in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 21 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Kerry is an expert in public and private children law matters and is head of the family team at our Wallsend Office. Kerry has been on the Law Society Children panel since 2013 and is regularly instructed to act for children and the Children’s Guardian appointed by Cafcass. Kerry also acts for parents and other family members when social services have intervened alleging there are safeguarding concerns. Kerry represents parents and other family members in private disputes regarding children. Kerry has been involved in cases involving an international element, risk of forced marriage, risk of Female Genital Mutilation, allegations of sexual abuse, non-accidental injury, chronic neglect and domestic violence Kerry also deals with Non-molestation and occupation Order applications Some of Kerry’s clients have severe mental health issues and substance misuse issues to contend with Kerry and her team work very closely with many charities and will refer clients to a variety of different organisations in the hope clients are able to improve their lives and improve their family situation Outside of the office Kerry has three children and enjoys travelling and spending time with her family and friends. Kerry regular attends music festivals and concerts. She has a dog called Biffy and her favourite musical is Miss Saigon.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 340211

  • Based in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 21 years

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  • Hay & Kilner LLP

    Partner and Head of Family Team at Wallsend

    2002 - Present 24 years and 5 months

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  • English

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Monday 08:30–18:00
Tuesday 08:30–18:00 (Open)
Wednesday 08:30–18:00
Thursday 08:30–18:00
Friday 08:30–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Hay & Kilner, The Town Hall, High Street East, Wallsend, NE28 7AT

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Never put a foot wrong did everything she could to help, always quick to pass me new infomation and kept me in the loop throughout. Simply an amazing person who cares about what she does and gets the job done.

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Thanks so much for leaving Kerry such positive feedback. Really glad she was such a support and help. We have passed on your comments.

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