Mark Jarman KC

Practice Areas

Mark is a dedicated family advocate whose practice encompasses all aspects of family law. His easy approach, robust advocacy and user friendly demeanour make him a popular choice with solicitors.

Children

Mark regularly represents local authorities, parents and guardians in public law proceedings across all tiers of Court. Such cases involve non accidental injury including ‘baby shaking’ cases, infant death, sexual and physical abuse as well as neglect cases. In private law cases, Mark represents parents in relation to residence applications, and contact.

International Movement of Children

Mark regularly appears in the High Court representing parents in cases of Child Abduction, (both Hague and non Hague cases), Inherent Jurisdiction, Wardship, Brussels II and International Relocation of Children.

Divorce

Within the breakdown of marriage, Mark represents husbands and wives in ancillary relief cases, including “big money” cases, financial provision for children and CSA appeals. Increasingly Mark is instructed in cases where the court’s jurisdiction is questioned and the issue of “Forum Conveniens” has to be determined. Additionally Mark has appeared in the Care Standards Tribunal in an appeal against the incorporation of a social worker on the POCA list.

Professional Memberships

Family Law Bar Association

Inner Temple

Affiliate Member of Resolution