Charmaine Moger
“Charmaine Moger always responds to my queries in a timely manner. My client has felt well supported and valued by Charmaine.”
– Legal 500 2027
Charmaine is a Senior Associate in our Family Law department and heads up our Children Law team. She joined Barcan and Kirby in 2008 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2010.
Charmaine has expertise in child law, domestic abuse, TOLATA and surrogacy.
Child law expertise
With over 18 years’ experience in family law, Charmaine specialises in children matters. She has extensive experience in both public care proceedings and private law proceedings, including disputes concerning child arrangements, relocation, schooling and change of name. Her background in care proceedings gives her a broad understanding of complex family dynamics and enables her to guide clients confidently through challenging situations. Charmaine now specialises in private law disputes, representing parents and other family members in disputes surrounding contact, residence, removal from the jurisdiction, change of name, and schooling.
Charmaine carries out the majority of her own advocacy and has previously represented clients at fact-finding, contested, and final hearings. Charmaine has also appeared in the High Court and represented clients via the Official Solicitor. Clients value her straightforward advice, thorough preparation and calm, reassuring approach in court.
Domestic abuse expertise
Charmaine regularly supports clients experiencing domestic abuse and acts swiftly in emergency situations, including applications for Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders. She understands the importance of taking prompt action while providing clients with sensitive, practical advice and reassurance.
Charmaine also regularly advises unmarried couples who jointly own property, particularly where children are involved, and provides advice to individuals going through the surrogacy process.
As a member of Resolution, Charmaine is committed to resolving disputes constructively and non-confrontationally wherever possible, keeping the focus on protecting children and helping families move forward.
Expertise and recognition
She is well-liked by clients, who praise her professionalism and fairness, saying she would be their first choice again.
Charmaine was the co-host of our podcast, ‘An introduction to surrogacy law‘, which explained the legal requirements for surrogates and intended parents.
Professional recognition
Charmaine is recognised in legal directories for her family and matrimonial expertise. She is ranked as an ‘Associate to Watch’ in Chambers and Partners UK 2027 for her work in child arrangement cases involving complex issues such as domestic abuse and drug misuse.
She’s also cited as a ‘Key Lawyer’ in Legal 500 UK 2023.
Charmaine Moger is listed as a Leading Lawyer in Wiselaw