Child Arrangements
- Residence orders
- Contact issues
- Parental responsibility
- Allegations of domestic and substance abuse
- Specific issues and prohibited steps, including abduction
Samantha has extensive experience in child arrangements, including care proceedings, in particular contact and residence, as well as ancillary relief. She has also assisted her clients to deal with matters involving foreign elements. She has extensive experience in matters that involve domestic and substance abuse and is frequently instructed to represent clients in fact-finding and final hearings.
Matrimonial Finance & Cohabitation Claims
- Property claims, property sale and division of equity
- TOLATA claims for unmarried couples
- Maintenance, including applications to vary or enforce
- Pensions, including ring-fencing issues
- Representation at First Appointments, FDR and Final Hearings
- Applications to vary or enforce
My approach
She is said to have a practical and proactive approach to the issues and is able to explain simply the legal complexities of litigation. Having started her practice in criminal law, Samantha is a fierce advocate and has effective cross-examination skills to assist when it comes to defending her client’s positions.
What my clients say
"I was recently represented by Counsel Samantha P. I instructed Samantha with less than 2 weeks till the hearing on a case that has been going on for more than 5 years. I was impressed by Samantha's professionalism and attention to detail. Samantha was able to secure victory on a case that felt hopeless on paper. Thank you so much and Highly recommend TBG. Sam was very helpful in organising and facilitating the booking Samantha"
E A
"I was put in the very capable and experienced hands of Samantha Phumaphi a Barrister who steered me through a very difficult time with patience and understanding securing a very welcome outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone going through a horrendous family situation. The fees when considering what was at stake were very reasonable."
J M
"I have had disappointing experiences with family law solicitors and the barristers they have instructed on my behalf since 2019. I suppose I learnt the hard way and eventually made a decision to represent myself and if needs be enlist the help of a direct access barrister as and when needed.
I have used Samantha Phumaphi on three occasions now this year and going forward I would only seek her assistance should I need legal assistance in Children’s or Financial matters.
I highly recommend her."
"Samantha did a really wonderful job as my barrister. She picked up all the details of the case very quickly and was very attentive and responsive. Would certainly recommend her service to others. Went above and beyond in her job to help me."