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The 34 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Law Solicitors in Devon

34 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Jemma Slavin

Stowe Family Law     Exeter    

4.4 score
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2174 reviews
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A highly accomplished law practitioner, Jemma Slavin is the Regional Director for London & the South East at a highly respected national law firm. Her well-established reputation helps her to support clients through what can be challenging times following a relationship breakdown. Her thorough approach to Family Law work...
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Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me Made a difficult time easier thank you Great practice in my eyes helped me through a horrible time
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Anne Shears

Nash & Co     Central Plymouth    

4.9 score
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659 reviews
A senior member of the family law team, Anne has specialised in family matters for over 18 years. She is committed to navigating her clients through the breakdown of a relationship and can expertly advise on divorce, separation, and any associated financial disputes. Her work also involves negotiating and...
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She explained everything so well to me and gave me clear balanced advice Amazing efficiency and professional every step of the way Excellent support, clearly explained
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Anna Hunter

Major Family Law     National    

4.9 score
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449 reviews
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Anna Hunter is an exceptionally talented and experienced Family Law solicitor and Legal Director at this specialist Family Law firm. A key member of the practice since its founding in 2009, the firm was highly commended at the National Family Law Awards and is ranked as a ‘Top Tier’...
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A very positive experience, friendly and professional from the outset Very impressed with the level of service A voice of reason at a stressful time, courteous and professional

Ramin Shamsolahi

Rosie Bracher     Barnstaple    

4.6 score
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106 reviews
Known for dealing with all aspects of Family Law, Ramin Shamsolahi is an experienced and expert family lawyer. He specialises in cases of divorce and matrimonial finance and is known for his skill in helping clients with complex cases relating to farming, businesses, pensions and overseas assets. Using his...
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His representation and support helped to ease a stressful situation Ramin was fantastic at talking me through the procedure Ramin was always professional, he gave me the best advice

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Nick Dudman

Rundlewalker     Central Exeter    

4.8 score
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177 reviews
CEO, director and head of the family team, Nick Dudman is an experienced family lawyer with 40 years practising law. He established a firm in 1996 that has since merged with another. Offering representation in a wide range of family law matters, he supports clients with divorce and matrimonial...
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Made me feel confident due to good communication and practical advice Supportive and approachable whilst maintaining high professional standards He helped steer me through the legal steps

Neil Griffin

Neil Griffin & Co     Honiton    

Founder of his own Family Law firm, Neil Griffin is a highly experienced solicitor who has been advising clients on family matters since qualifying in 1983. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for providing clear, practical guidance and helping clients navigate the legal and emotional challenges...
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Jayne Turner

Ashfords     Exeter    

4.0 score
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28 reviews
With more than 20 years of experience in Family Law, Partner Jayne Turner has extensive expertise supporting clients through the challenges of relationship breakdown. She is particularly recognised for her work on complex and high-net-worth matters involving businesses, inherited wealth, substantial pensions, and investment portfolios, and regularly advises company...
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Efficient, professional, knowledgeable and friendly They clearly put client service right at the top of their agenda Boy do they deliver
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Jonathan Petch

Thompson & Jackson     Central Plymouth    

Jonathan Petch has 20 years of experience in Family Law. As Partner and Head of the Family Department, he provides clients with a pragmatic and efficient approach to resolving complex matrimonial matters. He advises on a wide range of issues, including divorce, separation and associated financial disputes, children cases,...
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Tony Wood

Tozers     Newton Abbot    

4.6 score
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56 reviews
Having qualified as a solicitor in 1988, Tony Wood brings decades of experience to his Family Law practice and is widely respected for his professionalism, supportive approach and approachable manner. He advises across all areas of family and matrimonial law, including divorce, separation, matrimonial finance and private family disputes....
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Would recommend Professional, friendly, efficiency from start to finish, highly recommendable Best solicitors I have ever dealt with

Zoe Gaitskell

Porter Dodson     Exeter    

3.7 score
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23 reviews
Head of the Family Law Team, Zoe Gaitskell has 24 years of experience practising exclusively in matrimonial law. She advises clients across a broad range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, with particular expertise in complex financial cases involving businesses, farms, trusts, pensions, and overseas assets. Zoe is a...
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Can not praise highly enough Professional, no nonsense advice and support Very accommodating and professional

Michelle Grove

GA Solicitors     Plymouth    

4.8 score
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219 reviews
Receiving recognition in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 year on year, Michelle is one of the most esteemed family solicitors in the Devon area. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she has a successful track record of 36 years, with 32 of those years spent at...
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Michelle was a joy to work with, easy to trust and she understood my case Great service as usual, wouldn't use anyone else, very fast and reliable Quick, professional and precise

Norman Hartnell

The Family Law Company     Exeter    

4.3 score
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102 reviews
Norman Hartnell is Joint Managing Director at this award-winning law firm and has over 30 years of experience in Family Law. Widely regarded as a pioneer of constructive dispute resolution, he was one of the first family mediators in England and continues to champion non-confrontational approaches such as mediation,...
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Experienced, expert, and thoughtful Outstanding client care, very professional His experience, professionalism, good humour and limitless optimism helped me

Lucy Roberts

Walker Family Law     Exeter    

4.6 score
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29 reviews
Lucy Roberts is a Senior Associate at a highly successful law firm, practising exclusively in Family Law since qualifying as a solicitor in 2012. She is particularly renowned for her expertise in complex private children matters, including international child abduction, international child contact and Wardship proceedings. One of only...
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Donna Hart

Everys Solicitors     Exeter    

3.7 score
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35 reviews
Boasting a career spanning over 17 years, Donna is an award-winning family law expert at this forward-thinking law firm and provides her clients with efficient, approachable, and no-nonsense advice. Partner and Head of the Family Team, she undertakes a varied caseload which involves divorce and separation and the associated...
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Will definitely be using them in the future and recommending to friends Made me feel safe and supported through an extremely difficult time Very helpful staff, quick and efficient, will recommend them

Deborah Baker

Wollens     Barnstaple    

4.6 score
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63 reviews
As a Partner in the Family Team of an esteemed law firm, Deborah Baker has 40 years of experience helping married and unmarried clients. She offers advice and support for numerous matrimonial matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, cohabitee issues, child arrangements, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She specialises...
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Deborah was so fantastic Highly professional, diligent and caring Very knowledgeable, very considerate/caring

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Martin Symonds

Symonds Solicitors     Plymouth    

3.2 score
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9 reviews
With over 50 years of experience representing clients in Family Law disputes, Director Martin Symonds is a highly regarded divorce solicitor known for his tenacity, professionalism and approachable manner. He advises on divorce, separation and complex financial matters, including business interests, property, pensions and tax-related issues. Martin is recognised...
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Communication was good throughout the whole process and I was fully represented Great solicitors - make the whole process easier to deal with Professional with traditional values
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Vikki Martin

Wolferstans     Central Plymouth    

4.5 score
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250 reviews
Partner and Head of Family Law at a prestigious legal firm, Vicki Martin is considered one of the most capable divorce solicitors, noted as being “Top Ranked” in the Chambers and Partners. She advises both married and unmarried clients in the event of a relationship breakdown on numerous matters,...
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Would recommend them to anyone Excellent communication from start to finish Professional and friendly staff throughout

Gary Watson

Kitson Boyce     Torquay    

4.5 score
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166 reviews
Accredited as a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme, Gary Watson is recognised for his expertise and excellence in the field of Family Law. Practising exclusively in family law for over three decades, Gary has built a strong reputation as a highly capable family lawyer...
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Very knowledgeable and on point with communication throughout our case Explained everything we needed to do and simplified all the legal jargon Highly efficient, very professional and great communication

Karen O’Neill

Karen O'Neill and Co     Newton Abbot    

3.6 score
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17 reviews
Having represented a broad range of clients throughout a 30-year Family Law career, Karen O'Neill is recognised as a first-class family law specialist and is the sole principal and founder of her own family law firm. She advises clients on divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, issues affecting...
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Very helpful & informative Highly recommended Karen is a lovely person to talk to and her team are equally kind
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Claire Johnston

Gard & Co Solicitors     Plymouth    

4.8 score
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195 reviews
Senior Consultant Solicitor Claire Johnston has 18 years of experience in law, 16 years of those exclusively practicing Family Law. Offering advice and representation in numerous matrimonial matters, she takes instructions in cases concerning divorce, finances, private and public children, cohabitation, nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. As a member...
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They are helpful and explained things to me Incredibly informative and helpful service supporting me Absolutely lovely, efficient, affordable and friendly service
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Jen Law

Slee Blackwell     Tiverton    

4.0 score
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12 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family team at a highly reputable legal firm, Jen Law advises and represents clients across a broad range of relationship and family disputes. Her expertise includes divorce, financial separation, cohabitation and TOLATA claims, relationship agreements, private children matters and domestic abuse, including non-molestation injunctions...
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Emily Souch

Brewer Harding & Rowe     Bideford    

4.7 score
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152 reviews
Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2009, Partner Emily Souch offers clients support and representation in divorce, financial settlements, children matters and wealth protection issues. She represents her clients in court should proceedings be needed when a settlement can’t be reached otherwise. Her efficient and empathetic manner allows the...
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Efficient, friendly, and very clear and helpful in explaining things Have always found them very helpful and professional Very pleased with the service, explained everything to us, would recommend them

Hannah Brown

Vine Orchards     Exmouth    

4.3 score
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29 reviews
Chartered Legal Executive Hannah Brown has 17 years of experience in Family Law, supporting clients through the legal and personal challenges that can arise when relationships break down. She advises on a wide range of family matters, with particular focus on divorce, financial settlements and arrangements for children. Hannah...
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Would recommend, friendly service and approachable They are always so helpful and going the extra mile I have been using Vine Orchards for many years & they have always been the same
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Nicky Mein

Cartridges Law     Central Exeter    

4.3 score
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60 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Law team at an award-winning legal firm, Nicky Mein is an expert children law solicitor. Having established herself in all aspects of private and public children law since qualifying 24 years ago, she represents clients in numerous disputes, including where proceedings have been...
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Always deal with my needs in a professional way Amazing service, kind people, very helpful, would definitely recommend I came away feeling very satisfied with the quality of service

Rachael Shearmur

Gilbert Stephens     Central Exeter    

4.4 score
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93 reviews
Having read law at Cambridge, Rachael Shearmur qualified as a solicitor in 1989. She has practised family law for 30 years and supports married and unmarried clients in all aspects of a relationship breakdown, including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, ending of cohabitation arrangements, financial matters (for example property,...
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Polite and reassuring legal support/services Approachable, friendly, communicative whilst being pro-active & thorough Received a very good level of support throughout the process

Chris Nicholl

Charlesworth Nicholl     Crediton    

4.2 score
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27 reviews
An extremely experienced specialist divorce and family solicitor with a record that spans over 30 years, Chris is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this established law firm supporting clients in the Devon area. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the...
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Prompt, efficient & professional service Work efficiently & quickly No hesitation in using them again
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Andrew Barton

Stephens Scown     Central Exeter    

4.6 score
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213 reviews
Recommended in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and the City Wealth Leaders List, Andrew Barton is an ‘out-of-the-box thinker’ supporting clients with high-value and complex financial work following a relationship breakdown. He oversees a wide range of cases that can include company assets, division of pensions, tax and...
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Dealt with everything in a very professional and compassionate manner Were very professional as they steered me through my divorce Detailed explanations of the issues, good communication
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Pippa Allsop

Michelmores     Exeter    

4.9 score
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212 reviews
Known for her dedication to detail, hands-on approach, and compassionate demeanour, Pippa Allsop is a respected Family Law solicitor recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK. Praised for her exceptional client care and depth of knowledge, she...
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Was handled with speed, integrity and politeness Excellent service and I would thoroughly recommend Every person I’ve dealt with has been superb, exemplary customer service
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Darren Cleverdon

Dunn & Baker     Exeter    

4.2 score
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119 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family team at a highly respected law firm, Darren Cleverdon has built a strong reputation for his constructive and effective approach to Family Law, specialising in family and matrimonial matters since 1996. He leads the Family Department and advises across the full range of...
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He kept me fully informed the whole time and everything he said made sense Very professional, efficient and effective at dealing with the various issues Dedication and commitment that Darren and his team showed me
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Janet Hutchings

Evans Harvey     Plymouth    

4.1 score
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41 reviews
With 32 years of experience, Janet Hutchings is considered one of the go-to specialist Family Law solicitors. Her areas of expertise covers a wide range of the field, including divorce, separation, division of matrimonial assets, pensions, public sector pensions, separation agreements, wealth protection matters, cohabitation disputes and private children...
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Very efficient, friendly & reliable service, I would highly recommend this firm Would definitely recommend them and certainly use them again I can't but praise & thank her for her professional & supportive ethic
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Will Giles

Woollcombe Yonge     Central Plymouth    

4.4 score
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141 reviews
With 31 years of experience, Will Giles is a highly respected family and matrimonial law solicitor who has been advising clients since qualifying in 1994. He works with individuals on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes and matters concerning children. Will is particularly recognised for...
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Would thoroughly recommend their services Professional, kind, always listening, good advice, put you at ease Professional manner in which they conduct their business