I am a Solicitor and Director of Milner Elledge specialising in cases concerning children and Domestic Abuse in East London and Essex. I have over 20 years of experience in family law.
I pride myself on my ability to form strong working relationships with my clients, to make them feel at ease with me and for them to know that I will work hard for them to champion their cause and to achieve the best result possible. I provide realistic advice and ensure that my clients understand the issues involved.
I try to attend court with my clients as much as possible and to be available to them by phone, in person or by email and am very happy to work as hard as I possibly can to get them out a situation that has caused pain to them and their children as soon as possible and to help them towards a new life free from abuse, threats and violence. This is work I take very seriously and find very satisfying.
I have many years experience as an advocate and have conducted cases at court at every level, including final hearings lasting for multiple days. This experience at court allows me to anticipate what will be said by judges and opponents and to put that knowledge and experience to work for my clients to ensure that they have the strongest case with the best chance of success.
In cases concerning children, as a parent myself, I understand the very high emotions that are involved in a dispute with another parent. Wherever possible, I work with my clients to try to find a way past these disputes and towards a happy, stable and settled life for their children. The road to this outcome may not always be straightforward, but my years of experience and expertise mean that I can guide clients through it every step of the way in a way that works.
I have a close working relationship with a variety of different domestic abuse support agencies and they, and their clients, know that they can rely on me to get to work as quickly as possible, with a sensitive and understanding approach throughout my running of a case.
“Dear Matthew, I am relieved and also delighted at the outcome of the proceedings. I am most grateful for your help, guidance and professional support. I would like to extend my appreciation to everyone in the team. Your involvement in the proceedings has massively helped me develop my own confidence and ability to set firm boundaries. I cannot thank you enough. It is also very reassuring to know I can always contact you if I need further advice or assistance. I will be leaving a review on Google and I have also been recommending your firm to other women in a similar situation to mine. Again a very heartfelt thank you to you and your team."
- Children Act proceedings client
“Couldn’t thank Matthew enough! He has supported me and kept me updated, Matthew is very honest, polite and understanding. He honestly is the best solicitor I have ever met. He has gone above and beyond for me and my children and even with a bumpy road he has made it clear there will always be light on the other side of the tunnel! 10/10 for Matthew. And a big thank you for making me feel safe understood and heard!! Would highly recommend literally angel in disguise! Thank you Matthew!! Would also like to add Scott is brilliant, kind and very welcoming and polite too!”
- Client in a non-molestation order application
“I am writing this email to you to express my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation. You have supported me in dealing with this very stressful case. I admire your professional attitude, work ethic and most of all excellent representation. Your support and kindness I shall always remember with much gratitude. Your service was superb. It just could not be better. It is very rare to find the sort of service you gave me.”
- Client who pursued international move with child
“Thank you for all your hardwork & dedication towards your clients. Thank you for your honest advice always & finally the truth has got some justice. As always will keep spreading the word for a great solicitor & team to help other families too. God Bless You All.”
-Children Act client
“I highly recommend Mr Matthew Miklaucich. He has excellent knowledge base and experience and is extremely hard working, reliable and someone you can trust implicitely. With my ongoing case , he has always ensured that I understand the complex legal jargon very well and he guides me to make informed decision in the best interest of my children. Matthew is always available, and I can see that helping his clients get justice, is his biggest passion which makes him an extraordinary legal expert with a very humane side. Absolutely admirable! I am blessed to have him as my lawyer during this hard legal journey and hugely recommend him.”
- Google Review left by Client
"I was literally looking for the quick help and by the god grace, your quick response have helped me for emergency injunction for further processing.
I really appreciate and honestly i can rely on your work for further processing of my case. I experienced a great relief and support as you get me out a situation that has caused pain to me emotionally, financially and helping my child towards a new life free from abuse, threats and violence.”
- Domestic Abuse and Children case client
"I’ve learned so much through all of this, it’s really changed me for the better. I’m glad the refuge sent me to you, you always made things simple when my head was messy. I think this is the end of my ugly era and hopefully our lives are about to change."
- Children Act and Non-Molestation order client
“You are a thorough gentleman and a lawyer with absolute integrity and honesty! I admire and respect you so much”
- Children and Domestic Abuse cases client
“It’s invaluable importance of having a solicitor you can trust, that extended to me. I’m so grateful.”
- Children-case client
“She sounds like a different woman! She was so put at ease by your meeting with her and just felt that you understood her issues and that you cared. I am obviously not surprised by this as I know that you are always professional and empathetic, I just thought it would be nice to give some positive feedback and for you to know how much your knowledge and understanding means. Thanks for seeing her and for helping her feel worthy.”
- Local Domestic Abuse Support agency
“Exactly what I needed to get me through my Family Court case. I always felt that I was in good hands and would not hesitate to recommend this firm to anyone looking for a good Family lawyer.”
- Children-case client
