Caroline Horton
Called to the Bar in 1993
In addition to referrals from solicitors Caroline accepts instructions from members of the public under the Direct Access Scheme.
Caroline gives very sensible and pragmatic advice. She is always very clear in her explanations to the clients. Legal 500 2026
Caroline adopts a practical and realistic way forward as an effective advocate putting clients at ease. Legal 500 2026
Caroline is meticulous in her preparation. She is approachable and quick to respond to queries. Legal 500 2025
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law: Matrimonial Finance, private law children and domestic abuse.
For a more detailed guide to Caroline’s work, please click on the ‘Family’ section above.
Caroline Horton has been a specialist family practitioner for over 25 years. She is highly experienced and dedicated in dealing with matrimonial finance and private law disputes involving children.
Caroline is ranked in the Legal 500 as a Leading Junior.
Caroline is a skillful advocate, has empathy with clients and provides clear advice.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Financial Relief Orders on Divorce: a broad spectrum of cases from those in which there are substantial assets to those in which assets are more limited. Cases involving business interests, pensions, third party claims, overseas assets, pre-marital assets, concealment and dissipation of assets..
- Child arrangements orders: including cases in which there are issues about domestic abuse, alcohol or drug abuse, alienating behaviours, mental health, implacable hostility, vulnerable parties and children with additional needs.
- Specific issue orders and prohibited steps orders: including cases in which there are issues about which school a child attends, change of name, medical treatments and preventing contact with specific individuals.
QUALIFICATIONS
LLB: Nottingham University
MEMBER
- Family Law Bar Association
- Middle Temple Hall Committee and Membership Committee
- Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk Courts Board 2010-2012
