Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Cardiff
Established in 2013, we are a dedicated law firm specialising in family law and mental health matters. Our principal solicitor brings over fifteen years of legal expertise in areas such as divorce, financial settlements, child custody disputes, and domestic violence cases. We hold specialist accreditation from the Law Society Children Panel and Mental Health Panel, ensuring rigorous professional standards. With offices in Cardiff and Porthcawl, we provide accessible legal services across South and West Wales. Our approach combines technical excellence with empathetic client support, prioritising clear communication and client-centric outcomes.We maintain contracts with the Legal Aid Agency for eligible clients, including parents involved in care proceedings and individuals requiring mental health tribunal representation. Our team includes fluent Welsh speakers and experienced consultants covering mental health and Court of Protection matters. We operate by appointment only, prioritising client safety and convenience with flexible scheduling options. All legal consultations and representations adhere to strict confidentiality and professional conduct guidelines.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Child Custody Disputes
Care Proceedings
Mental Health Tribunals
Adoption Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Legal Aid Representation
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Fixed fee initial legal consultation at 160 plus VAT
- Legal Aid eligibility for qualifying care proceedings and mental health tribunal cases
- Specialist expertise in non-accidental injury and abuse-related care proceedings
- Fluent Welsh-speaking legal representation available
- Dual office locations in Cardiff and Porthcawl for client convenience
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Children Panel
- Law Society Mental Health Panel
Services
Family Law
We provide specialist family law services including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our accredited solicitors handle complex cases involving domestic violence or child welfare concerns. Clients receive clear guidance through all legal processes with emphasis on achieving sustainable, court-approved solutions.
Care Proceedings
Specialist representation in local authority-led care proceedings covering neglect, non-accidental injury, and abuse allegations. Our solicitors advocate for parental rights while ensuring child welfare remains paramount. We handle emergency protection orders and long-term care planning with multidisciplinary coordination.
Mental Health Law
Legal support for detained patients under the Mental Health Act, including tribunal preparation and appeal processes. We assist with capacity issues and deprivation of liberty safeguards across Wales and the South West. Services available in both English and Welsh through specialist legal practitioners.
Legal Aid Services
Eligible clients can access Legal Aid for care proceedings and mental health tribunal cases. Our solicitors assess entitlement criteria and manage applications for state-funded representation. This includes cases involving child protection investigations and mental health detention reviews.
Adoption Services
Comprehensive legal support for adoption proceedings including paperwork preparation, court representation, and post-adoption matters. Our solicitors work with prospective adopters and local authorities to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements during the adoption process.
People
Hayley Davies
Principal Solicitor
Over 15 years' experience in family and mental health law, accredited by both Law Society panels. Founded H M D Family Law in 2013 to provide accessible, client-focused legal services across Wales.
Meinir Davies
Mental Health Solicitor
Extensive mental health law expertise covering Wales and West Wales. Joined H M D Family Law in 2014, providing multilingual Welsh-English legal services for mental health tribunal cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, financial settlements, child custody disputes, adoption, and domestic violence injunctions across Wales and the South West.
Can I get Legal Aid for child protection cases?
Yes, Legal Aid remains available for parents facing local authority care proceedings since April 2013 legal reforms, subject to eligibility criteria assessment.
How do I arrange an initial consultation?
Contact our Cardiff or Porthcawl offices by phone or email to schedule an appointment. We offer fixed-fee consultations with no office walk-ins outside scheduled appointments.
Do you offer Welsh language legal services?
Yes, we provide full legal services in both English and Welsh through fluent Welsh-speaking solicitors across all areas of our practice.
Are mental health tribunal services available outside Cardiff?
Our mental health legal services cover all of Wales and the South West region, including tribunal representation in court locations beyond our Cardiff base.
What are your office hours?
Both offices operate Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We operate strictly by appointment only, with prior scheduling required for all client meetings.
