Monicka Rai

Monicka is a Senior Associate, Mediator and Collaborative Practitioner in the Family team. Monicka has over 10 years’ experience working as a Family Solicitor, and she qualified as a Mediator in 2019. Monicka has recently trained as a Collaborative Practitioner, to help separating couples resolve their issues in an out of court setting at a series of round table meetings.

Monicka advises on a range of family law issues on the breakdown of a relationship, including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships and separation, financial arrangements on divorce, dissolution or separation, matters relating to children and Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial agreements.

Monicka prides herself in excellent client service with a resolution focused approach. Monicka is committed to working with families outside of the court process and provides a number of Non-Court Dispute Resolution options.

Monicka’s Reported Cases:

F v M [2025] EWFC 115 (B) (03 April 2025)

F v M [2024] EWFC 128 (b) (22 March 2024)

Monicka has been recognised by the Legal 500 for her calm and measured approach, effective client representation, and pleasant demeanor. She has been named in the Legal 500 on three separate occasions as Next Generation Partner, Next Generation Lawyer, and Rising Star.

Monicka has worked at firms across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire since qualifying in 2013. Monicka joined the Family team at SE-Solicitors in 2023 and is based primarily at our Bicester office but also works in our Banbury office.

Outside of work, Monicka enjoys long walks in the countryside with her partner and her dog, travelling and spending time with friends and family.