Katie Burch

Associate

Family

Katie O'Kelly, Family Lawyer, DMH Stallard
Katie Burch (née O'Kelly) advises on a wide range of family law matters including co-habitation, divorce and separation, financial remedies, and private children law matters.

Katie Burch advises on a breadth of family matters including the breakdown of relationships, children matters, and applications relating to non-molestation and / or occupation orders. She has advised individuals at all stages of life and has a breadth of clients such as professionals, parents and business owners. She has experience in cases with complex jurisdictional elements and has been successful for both applicants and respondents in relocation applications.

Katie understands that navigating the breakdown of a relationship or other family dispute can be a daunting and overwhelming process and, as a member of Resolution, is committed to resolving disputes in a pragmatic and constructive way. Katie will aim to keep conflict to a minimum and achieve a resolution in the most time and cost-effective way.

Katie primarily works out of our London office.

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Work highlights

CHILD ARRANGEMENTS

Acting for a father who opposed the mother permanently relocating to New Zealand with their children. The mother’s application was refused and an order that the children would spend regular and frequent time with their father was made.


FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT

Negotiating a financial settlement for a wife which resulted in her being able to purchase a property mortgage-free. There was also provision for the wife to receive maintenance until her childcare responsibilities had reduced and she could return to the workplace.


RELOCATION

Obtaining permission for a mother to permanently relocate to Denmark with her two young children.


HIGH NET WORTH FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT

Negotiating a financial settlement in a case with assets in multiple jurisdictions worth over £5m.


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Recent articles

Podcasts

Neurodivergence in children

In this episode of Family Law in the UK we explore the impact of neurodivergence in children, and how the court system address their needs.

26/08/2026

Announcements

DMH Stallard Family team shortlisted for two prestigious Resolution Awards

DMH Stallard's Family team has earned national recognition with two nominations at the Resolution Awards 2026.

11/08/2026

Announcements

DMH Stallard recognised as a Leading Firm in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026

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

Podcasts

Neurodivergence in Court Proceedings

In this episode, our family law experts discuss the challenges around neurodivergence in family court proceedings.

08/06/2026

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