Vivien was reassuring and supportive with clear communication and expert knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and family law. She went above and beyond. Having Vivien in your corner is immensely reassuring.”

Lay Client , Children Private Law

Vivien appears on behalf of applicants and respondents in all private children law matters at all stages of the process.

Vivien has recently been nominated for ‘Family Law Young Barrister of the Year’ at the Family Law Awards 2024.

She is regularly instructed on applications made under section 8 of the Children Act 1989, including child arrangements orders (contact and residence disputes) specific issue orders, prohibited steps orders and where concurrent applications are made under the Family Law Act 1996 for non-molestation orders and occupation orders.

Vivien has experience of handling cases involving intractable contact disputes, implacable hostility, parental alienation, relocation, residence, abduction, education, domestic abuse, coercive/controlling behaviour, substance misuse and mental health issues.

Vivien is pro-active and forward thinking in her approach to cases. Where possible, she works with her clients to devise creative solutions for their issues and seeks to minimise conflict by finding a resolution at the earliest possible opportunity.

Family Law Act 1996 (domestic abuse)

Vivien has experience of representing applicants and respondents in applications made under Part IV of the Family Law Act 1996, including for non-molestation orders and occupation orders. She represents her clients at all stages of the process, including urgent, without notice hearings, return hearings and contested final hearings.

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Vivien was reassuring and supportive with clear communication and expert knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and family law. She went above and beyond. Having Vivien in your corner is immensely reassuring.”

Lay Client , Children Private Law

When faced with tough judicial direction, she went away, researched the case law and came back, managing to change the Judge’s mind. The findings were made in no small part due to Vivien’s thorough work and doggedness, remembering even small details meant her cross-examination was unwavering. As well as her incredible technical ability over the multiple day fact-find, she also earned a vulnerable client’s trust. Her honesty, empathy and collaboration allowed the client to feel supported by a full team during what was an incredibly tough experience. “

Lay Client , Children Private Law

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  • Qualifications & awards:

    • LLM Professional Legal Practice: Family Law
    • SIMI Accredited International Civil-Commercial Mediator
    • BPTC, BPP Holborn
    • GDL, University of Law Bloomsbury
    • Qualified Teacher Status, Canterbury Christ Church University
    • BA Hons in English Literature, University of Exeter
    • Harmsworth Scholarship, Major Award, Middle Temple
    • Blackstone Entrance Exhibition Award, Middle Temple
    • Advocacy Scholarship, BPP

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association

  • Vivien Croly is regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and holds a current practising certificate. If you are not satisfied with the service provided, please read here.