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Lauren Blythe
Senior Associate
Family
Lauren has more than 10 years’ experience in the legal sector, specialising in Family Law for over 4 years. Lauren is considered a Private Child Law Specialist by her peers, due to her experience of handling matters with elements of abuse, Social Services involvement, the relocation of a child, barring orders preventing contact with one parent and transfers of residence. Lauren can assist in circumstances where parents cannot agree who their child(ren) should live with and spend time with.
Lauren’s expertise also includes divorce with an international aspect, separation agreements, domestic violence cases where injunctions are necessary, the enforcement of orders and TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996) matters as they relate to cohabitee disputes. Lauren’s priority is to achieve the best possible results for her clients, whilst breaking down the legal jargon to provide clear, concise advice.
Lauren is a member of Resolution. Resolution members are committed to a code of practice which involves “promoting a constructive approach to family issues that considers the needs of the whole family.” Lauren is an advocate for resolving matters for her clients both swiftly and amicably, where at all possible.
Lauren works primarily in our Guildford office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our London office, as well as other locations.
Work highlights
SECTION 91(14) BARRING ORDER
Successfully obtained an extremely rare Section 91(14) barring order and no contact order, on behalf of the mother, preventing an abusive father from a) seeing his children and b) making any further unjust applications.
POTENTIAL ABDUCTION MATTERS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL ELEMENT
Advising and obtaining expert evidence in respect of Algerian law in a matter where the Court was faced with the risk of a child being abducted to Algeria and their non-return.
OVERSEAS DIVORCE
Successfully applied to the court under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 for financial relief following an overseas divorce.
CHILD ARRANGEMENTS
Advising father in acrimonious discussions regarding child arrangements, resulting in proceedings involving the mother applying to the court to relocate to the US with the children, whilst father resides in the UK.
CHANGE OF RESIDENCE
Progressing a matter to a three day final hearing in a children matter, namely a change of residence application.
PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
Advised and prepared pre-nuptial agreements for parties wishing to protect any pre-acquired property and pensions upon divorce.
Recent articles
Insights
Significant new High Court judgment clarifies and advances the law on parental orders in international surrogacy cases.
01/05/2026
Insights
A revolutionary change in private children proceedings? The Pathfinder Programme (“the pilot”) comes off the back of recommendations made by the Harm Panel Report dated June 2020.
21/10/2025
Podcasts
In this episode, our experts look at the role of drug and alcohol testing in family law proceedings and how courts often order testing to provide objective evidence of consumption patterns.
29/05/2025
Announcements
DMH Stallard has been recognised as a Leading Firm in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the UK's leading advisers to high-net-worth individuals, families and charities.
29/07/2026