Joanne Ruth Feldman is a highly experienced legal professional with over 35 years in the legal profession, specializing in family law for the past 12 years. As a Partner and Head of the Family Law Department at Charmax LLP, Joanne expertly handles a wide range of family matters while leading and supervising a team of dedicated professionals. Her extensive expertise and compassionate approach have earned her recognition in areas such as divorce, financial remedies, and private children’s law.

Areas of Expertise

Joanne manages all aspects of family law cases from start to finish, including:

• Applications under the Children Act 1989 (Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, Residence and Contact Orders).
• Family law applications in cases of domestic violence.
• Divorce applications and Financial Remedy Applications.
• Drafting Cohabitation and Separation Agreements.
• Preparing Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements.

Educational Background

Joanne’s strong academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Education (1977–1980): Manchester Metropolitan University.
• Common Professional Exam (1981–1982): Conversion to Law (Part 1 of Solicitors Finals).
• Legal Practice Course (1982–1983): Part 2 of Solicitors Finals, Manchester Metropolitan University.
• Certificate in Counselling (2002–2003): University of Salford.
• Family Mediator Qualification (2007–2008): ADR Group, FMC, and Law Society, with additional training to consult directly with children.

Professional Journey

Joanne began her career advocating for children and adults in criminal cases and transitioned into family law, where she has excelled in leadership roles:

• Charmax LLP (2011–Present): Partner / Head of Family Law Department.
• Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council (1994–1996): Childcare Solicitor.
• Burton Copeland Solicitors (1988–1994): Family and Child Law Practitioner.

Additional Achievements and Contributions

• Advanced MS Office Certification (2002): Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Family Mediation Training (2007/2008): Qualified mediator with skills in direct consultation with children.
• Co-Chair of Nisa Nashim (2018): A national Muslim-Jewish interfaith group fostering collaboration and dialogue.
• Active volunteer in charitable initiatives, including cooking for the homeless and supporting elderly care homes.

Vision and Commitment

Joanne is committed to delivering empathetic, client-centered legal services. Her focus on holistic family support is complemented by her skills as a certified counselor and mediator, enabling her to navigate complex emotional dynamics with sensitivity. Her dedication to excellence and community engagement ensures that her work extends beyond legal solutions to fostering harmony and understanding in every case.