Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Cardiff
H M D Family Law is a dedicated legal practice specialising in family law and mental health matters. With over fifteen years of experience in South Wales, we provide expert legal advice and representation in divorce, financial settlements, child custody disputes, adoption, domestic violence cases, and mental health tribunal proceedings. Our firm, established in 2013, prioritises a compassionate approach while ensuring clients fully understand the legal processes involved.We hold accreditation from the Law Society Children Panel and Mental Health Panel, offering services in both English and Welsh. Our offices in Cardiff and Porthcawl serve clients across South Wales, West Wales, and the South West, with legal aid available for eligible cases. We maintain strict appointment policies to ensure focused client support and adhere to health guidelines.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Child Custody Disputes
Legal Aid Applications
Mental Health Tribunals
Adoption Proceedings
Domestic Violence Cases
Care Proceedings
Prenuptial Agreements
Wills and Probate
Name Change Deeds
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in family and mental health law.
- Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society Children and Mental Health Panels.
- We offer legal aid services for eligible clients in care and mental health cases.
- Our offices in Cardiff and Porthcawl serve clients across South and West Wales.
- We provide services in both English and Welsh to accommodate local needs.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Children Panel
- Law Society Mental Health Panel
Services
Family Law
H M D Family Law provides comprehensive legal services in family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child custody disputes, and domestic violence injunctions. Our accredited solicitors offer expert guidance through complex legal processes, ensuring client rights are protected while maintaining a compassionate approach to emotionally sensitive cases.
Mental Health Law
Our mental health law services include representation at Mental Health Review Tribunals and advice on detention under the Mental Health Act. We assist clients with deprivation of liberty safeguards, capacity issues, and Court of Protection matters, providing free legal aid-eligible services and multilingual support across Wales and the South West.
Legal Aid
H M D Family Law offers legal aid services for eligible clients in care proceedings and mental health cases. Our Legal Aid Agency contracts ensure accessible representation for parents involved in local authority care proceedings and individuals detained under the Mental Health Act, with eligibility determined by specific criteria.
Care Proceedings
We specialise in care proceedings involving non-accidental injury, neglect, and abuse allegations. Our solicitors represent parents and guardians in local authority investigations, providing expert legal defence and advocacy to protect family rights while addressing child welfare concerns through court-appointed guardianship and supervision orders.
Adoption Proceedings
Our adoption services guide clients through the complete legal process of adopting a child, including court applications, parental rights termination, and post-adoption support. We handle complex cases involving special guardianship orders and inter-agency coordination between local authorities and prospective adoptive parents.
People
Hayley Davies
Principal Solicitor
Hayley Davies, principal solicitor at H M D Family Law, has practiced family and mental health law in South Wales for over 15 years. Accredited by the Law Society Children and Mental Health Panels, she established the firm in 2013 to provide client-focused legal services.
Meinir Davies
Mental Health Solicitor
Meinir Davies, a fluent Welsh speaker, joined H M D Family Law in 2014. She specialises in mental health law and Court of Protection matters, covering South and West Wales. Her expertise includes representing clients at mental health tribunals and capacity-related legal proceedings.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across South Wales, West Wales, and the South West, with offices in Cardiff and Porthcawl.
Do you offer legal aid?
Yes, we provide legal aid services for eligible clients in care proceedings and mental health tribunal cases.
Are services available in Welsh?
Yes, we offer legal services in both English and Welsh, including consultations with Welsh-speaking solicitors.
What family law matters do you handle?
We specialise in divorce, child custody disputes, adoption, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence injunctions, and financial settlements.
Reviews (1)
Simon Gumbrell
Nov 21, 2019
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Hayley Davies is a corrupt solicitor who is pro social services has no problem working with you if there is a conflict in interests especially in custody battles with your ex I experienced all this in Carmarthen when she worked there in fact I was worse off by the time she had finished than when I first hired her ..I would hate to think that she would get a chance to destroy another family so I'm leaving this review ...she is a liar and a crookwho doesn't care what she has to do to get your money she will adjurn your case as much as possible to gain more money ....avoid at all costs if you want
