Chris Brown
Further Information
Profile
Chris Brown is the Head of the Family Department and a Senior Associate of the firm. Chris qualified as a Solicitor in 2009 and joined Hegarty LLP in 2012.
Chris is an expert in advising clients in respect of the division of assets when their marriage breaks down. He is able to apply the years of experience he has gained representing clients in the Family Court in order to give an early indication of the likely outcome if their case does not settle. This often helps clients avoid contested Court proceedings because they understand the realistic parameters for any negotiations.
Chris is a member of Resolution and holds their Accreditation as a Specialist Lawyer in Complex Financial Remedies (1 and 2) which covers modest assets and income cases as well as cases involving high to exceptional assets and income. He has held that Accreditation continuously since 2015.
As a member of Resolution Chris is signed up to a Code of Practice that promotes a constructive approach to family issues. For more information on what being a member of Resolution means visit www.resolution.org.uk.
Outside of work Chris likes to keep fit, play football and tennis. When he is not watching the Arsenal, he is spending time with his wife and young family.
Legal Q&A Articles by Chris Brown
What are the problems with online divorce?
by Chris Brown
I am currently self-isolating but there is a Court Order in place for my child to see his father, what should I do?
by Chris Brown
I’m thinking about getting a divorce or ending a relationship, where do I start?
by Chris Brown
How can I get a copy of my Decree Absolute?
by Chris Brown
I would like to get a quick divorce. How long will it take?
by Chris Brown
My husband has left our family home and I cannot pay the bills. What can I do?
by Chris Brown
Cohabiting Couples and Married Couples
by Chris Brown
News Articles by Chris Brown
How to deal with a mortgage in a divorce
by Chris Brown
Who gets the house in a divorce?
by Chris Brown
Co-Parenting Apps | What are the Pros and Cons
by Chris Brown
How are assets split in a divorce settlement?
by Chris Brown
