22.3.2023
Cohabitation Agreements
Unmarried couples who live together do not have the same legal protection as married couples and civil partners when they...
Read more
“Maria Kitsiou is an outstanding solicitor who emanates calm confidence.”
“Maria is the most exceptional lawyer and it is always a delight to work with her. She is a real strategist and you cannot fault her.”
Maria Kitsiou
Maria is a partner in the Family Department and head of Domestic Children.
Maria joined Osbornes in 2001 and is an experienced solicitor specialising in public and private children work. Maria advises clients on resolving disputes in relation to their children. She also represents parents, family members, children and Children’s Guardians in public law proceedings. Maria has extensive experience conducting complex cases involving non-accidental injuries to children, physical and sexual abuse allegations, and parental alienation.
Maria is known for her child-focused approach to cases, professional client care skills, and experience in representing vulnerable clients.
Maria is an accredited member of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel.
Maria is a member of:
- Resolution
- Association of Lawyers for Children
- Women in Family Law
- London Children’s Lawyers Association
Maria represented the child in the case of Re J (2014) which provides guidance as to practice and procedure when dealing with jurisdictional issues in care cases between the Member States.
Maria also represented the mother during care proceedings in the case of Re P-S Children (2018), which guided the making of Special Guardianship Orders.
When Maria is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family (mainly watching her sons play football!) and travelling.
“Maria immediately understood my situation and put forward my exact views. She was very compassionate and put me at ease. I would readily recommend Maria”
“Maria Kitsiou has excellent interpersonal skills and is very efficient. Her tireless dedication and hard work is appreciated.”
“We have been on a journey and without Maria’s support I couldn’t have made it. Lifelong she will be remembered.”
“I felt proud and privileged to be represented by Mrs Kitsiou as she was one of the select few who helped change my life for the better for my son and also myself.”
“I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the help and support you have given me through my case. You are a credit to your company and I would recommend anyone looking for legal advice to go to you.”
“I wish to let you know how brilliant Maria was. Her work on the case was truly exceptional. Her evidence gathering and presentation of the wide canvas material was the best I have seen in an alleged NAI case. Furthermore, her remarkable support of the client kept him going. I do not know how he would have coped without her calm control of every situation he was presented with”.
Maria's Testimonials
“Maria immediately understood my situation and...
“Maria immediately understood my situation and put forward my exact views. She was very compassionate and put me at ease. I would readily recommend Maria”
“Maria Kitsiou has excellent interpersonal skills...
“Maria Kitsiou has excellent interpersonal skills and is very efficient. Her tireless dedication and hard work is appreciated.”
“We have been on a journey...
“We have been on a journey and without Maria’s support I couldn’t have made it. Lifelong she will be remembered.”
“I felt proud and privileged to...
“I felt proud and privileged to be represented by Mrs Kitsiou as she was one of the select few who helped change my life for the better for my son and also myself.”
“I cannot put into words how...
“I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the help and support you have given me through my case. You are a credit to your company and I would recommend anyone looking for legal advice to go to you.”
“I wish to let you know...
“I wish to let you know how brilliant Maria was. Her work on the case was truly exceptional. Her evidence gathering and presentation of the wide canvas material was the best I have seen in an alleged NAI case. Furthermore, her remarkable support of the client kept him going. I do not know how he would have coped without her calm control of every situation he was presented with”.
Family Law InsightsVIEW ALL
7.3.2023What is legal parenthood and how is it...
This issue was in the news recently, when a married Oklahoma same-sex couple were in court over a dispute about...
Read more
7.12.2022IR v OR: Judge Dismisses Pre-Nup in Landmark £184...
One of the reasons I am still passionate about family law, after 20 years in the field, is that it is...
Read more
31.8.2022What if my partner predeceases me before we...
A review of a recent case concerning consent during fertility treatment. When going through fertility treatment as a couple, it...
Read more
31.8.2022Declaration of parentage after mistake at register office
Recently in the news has been the outcome of the case of Osborne & Anor v Cambridgeshire County Council [2022] EWHC 1982 (...
Read more- 2.8.2022
New strategy to make fertility treatment more accessible
In July 2022, the Department of Health for England released its strategy aimed at improving Women’s Health. While women represent 51%...
Read more - 5.7.2022
Proposed Changes to Gamete Donor Anonymity Laws in...
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has proposed changes to the law surrounding gamete donor anonymity in the UK....
Read more 
12.4.2022Mediation or Arbitration: What’s best for my...
Is arbitration or mediation better in a divorce? Few divorcing couples want to end up in court, which is why...
Read more
8.12.2021Do I need permission to take a child...
The Importance of Getting Permission Before Taking a Child Abroad Taking a child abroad requires more than just booking flights...
Read more- 18.11.2021
Legal considerations in the surrogacy process
What Are My Surrogacy Options at Home and Abroad? When you’re considering surrogacy as an intended parent, you may...
Read more - 20.10.2021
Birth parent fails to overturn adoption order
Most adoption applications go through smoothly and it is only in the minority of cases that birth parents seek to...
Read more - 21.9.2021
Changes in Fertility Law Benefit Families
Following campaigning by those working in the fertility sector and public consultation in 2020, the Government announced on 6th September 2021 that...
Read more - 5.3.2021
Can you contest a prenuptial agreement?
Contesting a prenup Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. According to...
Read more - 25.3.2019
Russian Adoptions
Adopting a baby from Russia can give a chance of a family to a child who would otherwise spend their...
Read more 
25.3.2019Financial Rights of Cohabiting Couples: Case Law
Introduction to Gow v Grant [2012] UKSC 29 Gow v Grant [2012] UKSC 29 is a decision of the Supreme Court dealing with the...
Read more
25.3.2019Do You Pay Child Maintenance if Your Ex...
Does cohabiting with a new partner affect child support? – Case Law The case X v Y (Maintenance Arrears: Cohabitation) (2012) considered...
Read more- 26.2.2018
Thai Case Shines The Light on International Surrogacy
This week, a story reported by the Telegraph raises some interesting questions about international surrogacy. The reporting states that a 28...
Read more - 17.6.2010
When did Prenups become Enforceable in the UK?
On 20th October 2010, the highest court in the land had the final say in one of the most eagerly awaited...
Read more
