Karen Sutherland

I offer a practical oversight and intervention to families who are divorcing or separating. I have extensive experience in UK based court litigation in all matters relating to separating families such as divorce, financial provision on divorce, and the care of the children. I have experience in international cross border divorces and international child abduction.

I began my journey as a lawyer working with children and families in crisis, as a Children’s Reporter in Scotland. I took a sabbatical and studied counseling and communications at the South African College of Applied Psychology in South Africa  with a focus on family systems therapy, conflict resolution and crisis interventions.

I have recently been employed as a family law litigation solicitor in Scotland and I have first hand experience of the hidden costs of litigation for the hundreds of clients that I have represented, each with their own unique journey.

It is my belief that an early intervention with separating families can have a significant impact on the financial and emotional cost of the divorce process, and lead to healthier outcomes for separating couples and their children. All crises are an opportunity for growth, and it is my goal to support client’s navigate their divorce process from a position of strength and self awareness.

I am accredited as a Trauma Informed Solicitor, Family Law Mediator and solicitor with the Law Society of Scotland and I am a certified divorce coach. I do not offer legal advice, but I do support clients to identify their goals, strategies, and communications from my broad range of experience in this specialised area of expertise.