Sarah Martin is a leading Matrimonial and Family Law Advocate. She became a Partner at Number 10 Advocates in 2019, bringing extensive expertise in divorce, ancillary relief, and child care related proceedings.
Sarah advises on all aspects of divorce and financial settlement following separation including Judicial Separations and contested ancillary relief proceedings. She has a particular focus on complex and high net worth financial settlements and Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements.
With significant experience in both private and public law concerning children, Sarah regularly represents Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents and Children, offering empathetic and professional support during highly challenging periods in her clients’ lives. She has successfully assisted many clients to obtain Domestic Violence Injunctions and Emergency Applications related to residence, contact, and non-removal of children from Guernsey.
Sarah was called to the Guernsey Bar in 2015 after five years at another local law firm. Since then she has frequently appeared before the Royal Court and Magistrate’s Court which has honed her ability to navigate complex legal proceedings with confidence. She is a trusted and formidable advocate and had her advocacy skills recognised with the prestigious awards of the Western Circuit Advocacy Prize and First Prize in the Albion Family Advocacy Competition.
Clients consistently praise Sarah for her expert guidance, professionalism, and empathy. One client shared, “I will be forever grateful for your wisdom and professional advice all the way along what has been a traumatic journey. It was a huge comfort to know that I could contact you with any issue, large or small.”
Another said, “ I was delighted with Sarah’s advice. Sarah quickly advised an eminently sensible route, so keeping costs proportionate. I would certainly instruct Sarah again.”
