Zoe Minton - Trethowans

Zoe is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Family Team based in Winchester. She qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and has over 16 years advising clients on all aspects of family law in the Winchester area.

Zoe provides specialist advice on divorce and separation, financial settlements, pre and post nuptial agreements and all matters relating to children. This includes applications for child arrangements orders and applications for leave to remove children from the jurisdiction. She has considerable experience handling complex and contested children proceedings, including cases requiring fact-finding hearings, and regularly advises parents in matters involving Children’s Services.

Zoe also advises unmarried couples on their legal rights and has extensive experience dealing with property disputes, including applications under The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA).

As a member of Resolution, Zoe is committed to resolving family disputes in a non-confrontational and constructive way, always considering the needs of the whole family. She is also accredited by the Law Society Family Law Panel, a recognised quality mark demonstrating a high level of expertise, knowledge and competence in family law.

Zoe’s aim is to provide clear, practical and sensible advice helping clients achieve the best possible outcome and resolve matters as amicably as possible. She is known for her calm and approachable manner and works tirelessly to protect her clients’ interests throughout their case.

Notable work highlights

Advised in a wide range of complex family law matters, including contested Children Act proceedings, disputes involving parents and grandparents and successful applications for leave to remove children from the jurisdiction.
Represented a parent in proceedings progressing to the Court of Appeal.
Successfully obtained a committal to prison order on behalf of a father where the other parent had repeatedly breached a child arrangements order without justification.
Successful acted for a mother in a highly contested application for leave to remove children from the jurisdiction following complex Children Act proceedings.

Away from the office

Zoe lives in Hampshire with her husband and two young children, who keep her busy outside of work. She is a keen football fan (watching rather than playing) and also enjoys reading and learning about Tudor history.

Accreditations & Memberships

Member of Resolution
Dragonfly Champion

Testimonials

What our Clients say about Zoe

“Zoe Minton continues to go from strength to strength. She really cares for her clients.”

Legal 500, 2025

“Zoe Minton is an outstanding solicitor that provides wrap around care to her clients and is focused at all times on their best interests. She is a credit to the family law team and Trethowans.”

Legal 500, 2025

“I had a free consultation with Zoe Minton and I just wanted to express how grateful I am. I felt truly heard, listened to and respected. She was understanding and professional. I didn’t feel rushed or judged. Thank you for making a stressful situation that little bit lighter. I appreciate your time and care. Would highly recommend!”

Client

“From start to finish Zoe Minton and the team at Trethowans have been excellent. I always felt reassured and had full confidence in the advice given. It totally paid off and I will always be grateful.”