Jane Hinds

Jane joined Pickerings in 2021 with a wealth of family law experience, spanning some 33 years.

Jane has specialised in Family Law across the West Midlands throughout her career and covers a wide range of family law matters including divorce, finance, private law children and domestic abuse cases.

Jane's considerable expertise, skills and knowledge in this field coupled with her sensitive and non-judgemental approach, allows her to build relationships and support clients through what can be highly emotional family matters. 

Always striving for a fair and best possible outcome for her clients, Jane recognises that each client’s situation is different, and she will try to reach an amicable settlement through negotiation if appropriate, otherwise where necessary, and to avoid court proceedings, a referral to mediation.  If this is unsuccessful Jane will assist and guide her clients through the court process.

Jane advises on a wide range of complex matters including;

• Divorce & nullity proceedings
• Separation agreements
• Finances including disputes over pensions, property, spousal maintenance, lump sum orders and clean break orders
• Consent orders where parties have reached an agreement regarding the finances either together or through mediation
• Child arrangements dealing with who the children will live with or spend time with following the breakdown of a relationship
• Cohab Agreements to set out what the financial arrangements will be if the relationship breaks down
• Non molestation and occupation orders

Jane is a Fellow Member of CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives)

Jane says of her role;

"When a client comes to me and they’ve just split up and they are very emotional, I like to think I’m understanding and supportive and not just there to deal with the legal issues but to a certain degree try and give them guidance on where to get additional support. With many years of experience, I am able to help clients feel supported and comfortable and the most rewarding part of my role is to know that I am able to get the best possible outcome for my client".

Contact Jane on 01827 317099 or jhinds@pickerings-solicitors.com

Pickerings Family Team is recognised as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2024, a directory of leading law firms.

The 'professional and strong' team at Pickerings Solicitors is jointly led by Susan Davies who concentrates on divorce and finance work and Richard Westley who excels in children matters. It regularly deals with high-net-worth matrimonial cases where there are businesses, properties and pensions involved. 

Testimonials

Jane, Siobhan and every member of staff I spoke to whilst dealing with my divorce, will, house sale and all the advice and help given was friendly, honest and professional.  Thank you doesn't seem enough.

Anon, Feb 2023

May I thank you, Jane Hinds & ALL the Family Team for everything that you have done for our family over the last 18months.  Without all of your expertise in each of your particular fields, I'm not really sure as to where I would have been and I really do appreciate everything.  Thank you.

Anon Jan 2023