Lisa Dawson

Head of Family Department, Ellisons SolicitorsFamily law expert

Lisa started working at Ellisons as a trainee in 2002, qualifying into the Family Department in September 2004. She specialises in private family law with particular expertise in high-net-worth financial matters and complex children's cases involving domestic and sexual abuse, gas lighting, coercive control, parental alienation and implacably hostile parenting.

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Not all abuse leaves bruises: Local survey reveals scale of financial control in relationships

As No More Week brings together people from every corner of society to say “NO MORE” to all forms of domestic abuse and sexual violence, new research shows nearly one in five people in Essex and Suffolk have a connection to financial control in relationships.

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Local women share their experiences as Ipswich sees surge in maternal mental health support

Local mental health support for new mothers has increased by 80% since 2021, reflecting a broader national trend of rising demand for perinatal services.

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New divorce options can help Ipswich couples avoid court battles, say local family law experts

Separating couples in Suffolk now have more options to resolve their divorce without going to court, as new rules require attempting out-of-court settlements first. With court delays exceeding 18 months, these alternative approaches could save both time and stress.

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