Eleanor Moodey

Managing associate

Eleanor is a managing associate in the Oxford family team. She advises on all aspects of family law, including divorce, cohabitation, financial disputes and children matters. Eleanor is often involved in cases with an international element or complex nature, including foreign divorces and international relocation.

A committed member of Resolution in Oxfordshire, she is dedicated to working constructively to settle her clients’ cases whenever possible, and rigorous in their defence if court proceedings are necessary. Eleanor has a sympathetic nature and understands that the needs of each client are different.

My goal is always to combine excellent client care with thinking strategically about the case, in order to deliver the most effective resolution.

Eleanor Moodey, Managing associate

Taking time to understand her clients’ priorities, Eleanor tailors her advice to ensure they feel supported through what can be a distressing time in their lives.

When appropriate, she collaborates with other professional experts, including accountants, financial advisers and psychotherapists, to help her clients achieve the best possible outcome in their individual circumstances.

Recent work highlights

Summary return application

Acting for the mother in defence of an application for summary return abroad in the High Court and securing an order that the mother and child can remain living in England.

International relocation

Acting for the father in an international relocation case where the mother had applied to move with the children to Scotland, where there were arguments concerning parental alienation issues.

International dynastic case

Advising the husband in an international dynastic case on maintenance and an initial settlement with his wife, as well as subsequently on the capitalisation of maintenance to his wife from family trusts.