Judi Wood

Collaborative Lawyer, Consultant
Family & Child Care

Tel: 0121 700 1400
Office: Sheldon


Judi gives analytical and supportive legal advice in a sensitive and practical way.

Judi advises husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, grandparents and partners in civil partnerships on all aspect of problems within the family including:

  • Financial Arrangements
  • Divorce
  • Separation
  • Living Together Agreements
  • Matrimonial finances
  • Children
  • Removal of children from the country
  • Arrangements for the care of children
  • Pre and post nuptial agreements

Judi has a particular interest in cases involving an educational element including:

  • Exclusions from school
  • Special needs
  • Home education

What our clients say

"I would like to thank you Judi for your professionalism and personable nature. I found her to be very supportive and practical at what was obviously a very difficult time. I would have no hesitation recommending you in the future again."

Types of Law used

  • Family law
  • Children's law
  • Trusts

Awards and Recognition

Judi was awarded the 2006 Ron Halstead award for achievement for her work in counselling and supporting familiesin the community. This is an award the Sydney Mitchell arrange every year for someone who has been outstanding either in their personal life or at work.

Career History

2009 Qualified as a collaborative lawyer
2007 Became an associate solicitor
2003 Joined Sydney Mitchell
2003 Qualified as a solicitor

Publications

Judi has written a number of articles that have featured in -Warwickshire Life, including articles on divorce, collaborative law, children's issues and bankruptcy and the family home.

Judi has also written an article that discussed children travelling or moving abroad which featured in the July 2010 issue of Birmingham Post.

Conferences and Seminars

Presentations within Health & Social classes and schools as to the impact of divorce and separation upon the family.

Education

2000 Graduated in Law from Cardiff

Memberships and Offices held

  • Member of Resolution
  • Governor of an Academy school
  • Chairperson on pre-exclusion and exclusion panels
  • Church leader at a large local Christian church impacting and assisting the local community, UK and Internationally
  • Judi counsels those experiencing separation and family breakdown
  • Facilitates divorce care and separation and divorce courses in the Midlands.

Interests and Hobbies

Judi completed the Moonwalk London Marathon in 2010 for breast cancer, walking 26 miles through the night with a team of 37 ladies to raise £36,000.

In her spare time enjoys walking with her black Labrador in the countryside at every opportunity and as a previously qualified chef Judi continues to enjoy cooking for her friends and larger social functions.