Joanne Gunaratne

Joanne Gunaratne

Solicitor (Australian qualified)
Bath 2 Queen Square Bath BA1 2HQ
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Solicitor (Australian qualified)

Joanne is a solicitor in the Thrings Family team and is experienced in providing legal advice and representation to clients following a breakdown in their relationship.

Through her role, she regularly handles matters such as divorce and separation, child arrangements, domestic abuse and protective orders, pre and post nuptial agreements, cross-border issues and financial settlement and asset division.

  • Family Issues
  • Claims & Disputes
  • Immigration
  • Family & relationships

  • Successfully managing divorce cases involving complex asset divisions, spousal maintenance, financial structures such as trusts or overseas assets, high value properties, businesses and complex pension arrangements, ensuring clients receive fair settlements.
  • Representing clients in highly sensitive child custody disputes, advocating for shared custody arrangements, child custody, visitation, parental responsibilities and negotiating parenting plans that prioritise the best interests of the children.
  • Handling cases involving spousal and child maintenance, both in seeking fair financial support for her clients and defending against unreasonable claims, always ensuring the calculations are in line with legal guidelines.
  • Drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, providing clients with financial clarity and protection before and after marriage, while navigating complex financial disclosures.
  • Assisting clients in securing protection orders and navigating sensitive domestic violence situations, ensuring their safety and access to the necessary legal recourse.
  • In addition to courtroom litigation, Joanne has extensive experience in resolving disputes through mediation and collaborative law, helping families reach amicable agreements without prolonged litigation.