Dianne joined Stephensons’ child care team in
Prior to joining Stephensons Dianne was Head of Family Practice at Northenden firm Tranters were she was a member of the Law Society's Children Panel before undertaking a career break to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and going on to lecture at Huddersfield University.
Dianne advises local authorities, parents, children and other family members in care proceedings such as adoption, care, contact and residence applications. Dianne also has expertise in divorce and the financial aspects of relationship breakdowns.

