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8 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Romford & Dagenham
Milner Elledge is a specialist family and child law firm with over 30 years of experience serving clients across Essex and London. Founded by Simon Milner and Kim Elledge, our team prioritises a child-first, non-judgmental approach to resolving complex legal matters. We operate from offices in Romford and Dagenham, offering flexible appointment times and remote consultations to accommodate busy schedules. Our expertise spans child arrangements, social services interventions, domestic abuse cases, and adoption, supported by a Legal Aid contract since 1995. We provide transparent pricing options, including fixed fees and pay-as-you-go models, ensuring accessibility for all clients.Recognised for our jargon-free communication and innovative strategies, we advocate for clients in court proceedings while prioritising negotiated solutions where possible. Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain memberships in professional forums such as the Domestic Abuse Forums. With a focus on client welfare and legal excellence, we aim to deliver outcomes that secure stability for families and protect children's best interests.
Services
Child Law
Family Law
Child Arrangements
Domestic Abuse Cases
Social Services Interventions
Child Contact Arrangements
Legal Aid Representation
Court Proceedings
Adoption
International Child Abduction
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialist family law experience with a child-first approach.
- Our team holds a Legal Aid contract since 1995, ensuring accessible representation.
- We provide transparent pricing with fixed fees and flexible payment options.
- Recognised for innovative, jargon-free legal strategies tailored to client needs.
- Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 655867).
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
In good hands
Highly recommend
Amazing professionals
Kept daughter safe
Child-first approach
Services
Child Law
Our child law services focus on safeguarding children's welfare through tailored legal solutions. We specialise in child arrangements, contact disputes, and social services interventions, prioritising the child's best interests. With over 30 years of experience, our solicitors provide clear guidance on Legal Aid eligibility and court procedures while advocating for negotiated resolutions where possible.
Domestic Abuse
We offer expert legal support for domestic abuse victims, including non-molestation orders and emergency protection cases. Our team has daily court presence in East London and Essex, collaborating with agencies like Womens Aid. We provide 24-hour assistance and Legal Aid-eligible representation to secure safety and long-term solutions for affected families.
Family Law
Our family law practice covers divorce, custody, and financial settlements with a focus on minimising conflict. Solicitors use a jargon-free approach to explain complex processes, offering fixed-fee options and flexible consultations. We prioritise negotiated outcomes but are prepared to advocate vigorously in court when necessary, ensuring client interests are protected.
Legal Aid Representation
With a Legal Aid contract since 1995, we assist eligible clients in family and child law matters. Our team guides applicants through the eligibility process and offers alternative payment plans for those who don't qualify. This commitment ensures accessible legal support for vulnerable clients across England.
Court Proceedings
We represent clients in complex court cases involving child arrangements, emergency protection orders, and domestic abuse injunctions. Our solicitors prepare robust applications and evidence submissions, leveraging 30+ years of courtroom experience. We work to secure favourable outcomes while maintaining focus on clients' long-term wellbeing and children's welfare.
People
Simon Milner
Director
Director with over 30 years of family law experience, specialising in child arrangements and Legal Aid cases. Leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining hands-on client representation.
Matthew Miklaucich
Director
Experienced director handling complex family law disputes, including domestic abuse and child contact cases. Known for client-focused advocacy and courtroom expertise across East London and Essex.
Karen Montgomery
Director
Senior director specialising in social services interventions and emergency protection orders. Provides strategic oversight for high-risk child welfare cases with a focus on safeguarding.
Kim Elledge
Solicitor and Consultant
Co-founder and practicing solicitor with expertise in adoption and international child abduction cases. Combines leadership with direct client representation in complex cross-border matters.
Scott Wigul
Solicitor
Specialist solicitor handling domestic abuse cases and non-molestation orders. Recognised for compassionate client support and effective emergency intervention strategies.
Questions
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, social services interventions, adoption, and international child abduction matters, with 30+ years of courtroom experience.
How can I access Legal Aid for family law cases?
We'll assess your eligibility and provide supporting documentation for Legal Aid applications, leveraging our franchise since 1995 to secure funding for qualifying clients.
Do you offer emergency legal support for domestic abuse?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency assistance with non-molestation orders and court representation, collaborating with local support agencies for urgent protection needs.
What payment options are available?
We offer fixed-fee services, pay-as-you-go arrangements, and unbundled legal support to accommodate different budgets while maintaining service quality.
Can you represent clients outside Essex?
Yes, our team regularly represents clients across England and can travel to courts nationwide for child and family law proceedings.
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Reviews (6)
Owrey Gordon
Dec 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Highly recommended, Matthew and his team provided an excellent service when I needed them for a family law matter, I can't thank them enough. If you need a solicitor, get intouch with them for a 10/10 service.
Highly recommended, Matthew and his team provided an excellent service when I needed them for a family law matter, I can't thank them enough. If you need a solicitor, get intouch with them for a 10/10 service.
Nida Zaman
Oct 25, 2021
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I would like to thank Mr Mathew for his cooperation and for the services his firm has provided me. I sincerely appreciate the time spent on reviewing my case and in addressing my queries. The process of obtaining non molestational order has been smooth and hassle free and I greatly appreciate the assistance provided to me by Milner Elledge Solicitors.
Nadini Irosha
Oct 20, 2021
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I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to Milner Elledge solicitors for the positive outcome of my case. They Are friendly approachable and knowledgeable in child arrangements, and there Service is excellent by the way they are demonstrating their professionalism. The firm gives the best options for their clients and they have the best expert legal representative who is a very knowledgeable, and highly qualified in children matters.
Cannot thank enough for the outcome received and highly recommend this firm for child arrangements.
Cannot thank enough for the outcome received and highly recommend this firm for child arrangements.
Jo Sloughly
Sep 25, 2021
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Matthew and the team at Milner Elledge are both incredibly knowledgable as well as compassionate in the way they deliver services. I felt extremely well represented and no area of law was left unturned in seeking to protect the interests of myself and my daughter during a very vulnerable point in our lives. I felt immediately protected and safe after seeking legal advice from Matthew. The team really are the best I have seen.
Queen Bonniee
Aug 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
The people that I dealt with were amazing so helpful and so friendly and they helped me out with everything I needed I highly recommend this solicitors.
The people that I dealt with were amazing so helpful and so friendly and they helped me out with everything I needed I highly recommend this solicitors.
Laura Hadley
Aug 04, 2021
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Milner Elledge have just finished working on my case which started in 2018! Since starting on my case, I have found Matthew and Georgia (as well as every other staff member that I spoke to) to be extremely professional, punctual, informative and proactive in dealing with every aspect of it. I always knew exactly what was happening and what was going to happen next. I could always reach Matthew or Georgia on the phone and all questions, worries or concerns were answered confidently and quickly. I cannot thank everyone at Milner Elledge enough for their help with my case which has eventually ended
