paula mansfield

Paula Mansfield

Senior Associate

As a collaborative family lawyer and Resolution accredited specialist, Paula Mansfield supports constructive and fair solutions wherever possible. She helps clients explore sensible options that may avoid unnecessary conflict, reduce stress and keep matters moving forward without unnecessary delays. Where court action becomes necessary, she prepares carefully and gives robust, realistic advice at every stage.

Family law solicitor

As a Senior Associate in the Family and Relationships team at HM3 Legal, she helps people make clear, confident decisions at some of the most difficult points in their lives. If you need a trusted family law solicitor who listens carefully, explains your options in plain English and gives practical advice from the start, Paula can help. She is legal expert advising clients on:

  • divorce and separation
  • financial settlements
  • children arrangements
  • cohabitation disputes
  • prenuptial agreements.

Also, Paula understands that family issues rarely feel simple and can be stressful. Relationship breakdowns can affect your home, your money, your children and your plans for future. Paula cuts through the worry and gives you clear guidance so you know what to do next. She is a legal specialist in financial remedy proceedings, including complex higher-income cases. She helps clients understand pensions, property, business interests, savings, debts and income needs. Her aim is to secure a fair outcome that gives you as much certainty as possible, whether you reach agreement through negotiation, mediation, collaboration or the court process.

When children are involved, Paula keeps their welfare at the centre of the conversation. She advises on child arrangements including contact and access, living arrangements and disputes after separation. She helps parents find workable, child-focused solutions while also making sure your voice is heard.

Paula also advises couples who want to put relationship plans in place. A well-drafted prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement or cohabitation agreement can give couples clarity, reduce future disputes and protect important assets. By setting out the expectations of both people, Paula makes the process straightforward and explains what each agreement can and cannot do. Clients value Paula’s calm, supportive approach. She combines strong legal knowledge with genuine empathy, helping you stay focused while she protects your interests. She does not hide behind legal jargon or leave you guessing. Instead, she explains the law, sets out your choices and works with you to find the best way forward.

Based with HM3 Legal’s family team, Paula works with clients who want expert advice without the intimidating feel of a traditional legal process. HM3 Legal’s focus on clear communication, practical action and client care fits Paula’s own way of working. She wants every client to feel informed, supported and in control.

If you are facing a family law issue (including separation or divorce), Paula can help you take the next step. Speak to Paula for clear, thorough, compassionate family law advice on what to do about finances, children or relationship agreements.

Let Paula handle your query.

Meet members of Paula's team

Emma Evans

Senior Associate
Family & Relationships

Holly Thomas

Associate
Family & Relationships

Joanna Kumwenda

Solicitor
Family & Relationships
robbie oats

Robbie Oates

Paralegal
Family & Relationships

Sally Stanway

Partner
Family & Relationships
Paula works closely with

Corinne Vaughan

Associate
Operations Manager, Residential Property
daniel nevin

Daniel Nevin

Associate
Residential Property

Ruth Marsh

Partner and Head of Private Client Services
Wills & Probate

Sara Wakefield

Associate
Residential Property

Sophie Bebbington

Senior Associate
Contentious probate and litigation specialist

GET IN TOUCH…

If you’ve got a legal enquiry, call us on 01244 318 131 or fill in our contact form to complete a short form, and a bl**dy brilliant lawyer will be in touch.

HM3 Legal contact us tin cans joined by string

Let's start the conversation

At HM3 Legal, we believe in clarity, not complexity. Whether you are seeking legal guidance for your business or navigating a personal matter, our team is here to provide straightforward, expert advice.