MaryCarmel Wilson

Senior Associate, Solicitor

MaryCarmel Wilson

MaryCarmel is a Senior Associate Solicitor in Ellisons' Family team in Colchester and Frinton-on-Sea. She specialises in all areas of family law with particular experience in supporting individuals with autism or who are separating from an autistic person and families raising a child or children with autism. MaryCarmel also has experience with Children Act 1989 proceedings involving relocation requests outside of the jurisdiction of England and Wales, Hague Convention cases and emergency applications.

MaryCarmel is a member of Resolution which is a national organisation of family law professionals committed to a non-confrontational and constructive resolution of disputes.

MaryCarmel is known for providing an extremely high standard of client care.

MaryCarmel completed her Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent University and prior to joining Ellisons in 2014, she was primarily working on Children Act 1989 cases and undertaking Court Advocacy.

Areas of Specialism

MaryCarmel can assist you with all aspects of private family law including the following:

  • Divorce
  • Dissolution of Civil Partnerships
  • Cohabitation Disputes
  • Financial Remedy following Separation
  • Separation / Cohabitation / Nuptial Agreements
  • Child Arrangements and Disputes (for parents, guardians and grandparents)
  • Domestic Abuse Injunctions

MaryCarmel’s focused areas of experience are:

  • Autism and Family Law- MaryCarmel has received training from Autism Anglia, spending time learning and developing her understanding of Autism with experts who work with the Autistic Person and has been on courses to further develop that understanding. MaryCarmel also has personal experience of what Autism can mean for both children and parents and therefore has a passion for developing an understanding and awareness of this particular area of need. MaryCarmel works with many Autistic clients, or clients who are raising children with complex needs, including SEN, as well as advising clients who are separating from the Autistic person. MaryCarmel’s knowledge, understanding and compassion allows her to work with the Autistic client and to give advice in a way which meets their needs. MaryCarmel regularly provides advice to the parent who is going through a separation and has numerous concerns about the impact of the separation on the child / children who have complex needs.
  • Children Act 1989 proceedings involving relocation requests outside of the jurisdiction of England and Wales, Hague Convention cases and emergency applications.

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I would also like to take this opportunity MaryCarmel, to thank you and your team for all the hard work that you have all done and getting myself and the children into the position we are in today. I have no doubt that you have kept my children safe.

Thank you for your sterling work MaryCarmel. You have achieved the best outcome for myself and the children and have avoided an application to Court.

MaryCarmel Wilson is an outstanding solicitor who displays knowledge and skills far in excess of her seniority. Handles a variety of applications including international children’s cases. Drafts excellent statements, handles clients superbly and has good tactical acumen.

I'd never had the need to engage the services of a solicitor before and found the thought of it to be daunting in amongst the stress and pressure of a difficult separation from my wife. I contacted Ellisons as a respected local solicitor and was put in touch with MaryCarmel, who I found to be knowledgeable, patient and understanding, especially when certain aspects created high stress for me. MaryCarmel treated me as an individual and took on board my concerns, explaining each step of the divorce process. Her approach has been respectful whilst taking the action required when necessary to ensure a positive and fair outcome. I would not hesitate to recommend her if you find yourself in need of a family law solicitor.

I have been using Ellisons and, MaryCarmel Wilson for many years now for various matters.

MaryCarmel assisted me in my divorce and helped me legally as well as emotionally. She showed knowledge and compassion in one of the most difficult times of my life. She demonstrated integrity whilst still trying to do the best for me and my children. I felt that she really understood my situation and cared about the fairness of the outcome. I cannot recommend her enough.

MaryCarmel is an exceptional solicitor. Knowledgeable, professional and highly personable, from the very first day she was appointed as my solicitor I have really felt at ease. I’m currently undergoing divorce/financial settlement with my ex and MaryCarmel, has made it a remarkably less stressful process for me to deal with, always at hand to bring both clarity and guidance to me throughout the process. Above all else, I have found MaryCarmel to be a true advocate for me as her client, which has been a real breath of fresh air, in what would have otherwise been a stressful divorce from my ex.

MaryCarmel was thorough and detailed in dealing with my complex matrimonial issue. She was sensitive in manner, professional and efficient but was very approachable as well as thoughtful in the advice she gave. The report I received after our meeting was very thorough/ I would strongly recommend MaryCarmel as an experienced, professional and approachable solicitor.

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