Domestic Violence

Beth welcomes instructions in applications for non-molestation and occupation orders from urgent ex parte hearings through to final hearing. She has experience acting in multi-day contested final hearings under Part IV FLA 1996.

Beth also acts in applications for Domestic Violence Protection Orders under the Crime and Security Act 2010.

Client Quotes

I was personally very impressed with the manner in which Bethany dealt with the case going the extra mile to assist us and the client. Most importantly my client was extremely delighted with Bethany. Bethany is approachable and puts clients at ease. As a firm we would have no hesitation in instructing Bethany again and can highly recommend her.”

Gemma Sampson, Solicitor & Director, Sampson Solicitors

  • Qualifications:

    • BCL, Oxford University, (Distinction),
    • BA in Jurisprudence, Oxford University, (First Class) (top of the year in family law and administrative law)
    • BPTC
    • BPP Law School, (Very Competent)
    • Manches Prize (University of Oxford 2013)
    • The Martin Wronker Prize (University of Oxford 2013)
    • Lord Denning Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn 2013)
    • Hardwicke Entrance Award (Lincoln’s Inn 2012)
    • 4 New Square Scholarship (University of Oxford 2014)
    • Sunley Scholarship (Lincoln’s Inn 2015)
    • Ruth Deech Prize (St. Anne’s College, University of Oxford 2016)
    • Ely Carter Prize (St. Anne’s College, University of Oxford 2016)

  • Professional memberships:

    • Family Law Bar Association
    • Bar Pro Bono Unit
    • Lord Denning Society
    • Lincoln’s Inn

  • Additional information:

    Bethany is also currently working as a Research Assistant for Professor Taylor at the University of Oxford. This work focusses on the forthcoming 4th edition of ‘Children’s Rights and the Developing Law’, with a particular focus on adolescent decision making in medical treatment and parental rights over medical decisions made for their children.

  • Bethany Scarsbrook 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.