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The 14 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Bath

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Louise Chipchase

Stowe Family Law
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

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4.4 score

2174 reviews

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Appreciated for her robust and realistic representation and diligent, understanding approach, Louise Chipchase brings over 20 years of knowledge and expertise to her family and matrimonial caseload. A Regional Director at this widely acclaimed specialist Family Law firm, she offers a holistic and progressive approach to matrimonial law, recognising...

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Great practice in my eyes helped me through a horrible time Excellent service, very clear and concise Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration

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Anna Hunter

Major Family Law
National

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

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4.9 score

447 reviews

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 well-known, professional firm of family lawyers They handled my case brilliantly Superb professionalism at all times. the staff were lovely, made to feel at ease

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Richard Ellis

RWK Goodman
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.5 score

176 reviews

Known for his skill at handling a busy caseload, Richard Ellis has 20 years of experience supporting clients through complex Family Law matters. As a Partner and Head of Family Law at a respected firm, he specialises in public children law and matrimonial finance cases, providing advice and representation...

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Guided me through the process every step of the way Excellent customer service They were hugely helpful

Tina Marshall-Kelliher

One Family Law
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

Tina Marshall-Kelliher brings 18 years of dedicated experience in Family Law, earning praise for her rare blend of professionalism, warmth, and assertiveness. As co-founder of a specialist legal firm, she guides clients through divorce and separation with empathy and strategic insight, prioritising resolution over litigation wherever possible. Her approach...

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Sarah Jackson

Battens Solicitors
Bath

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.3 score

10 reviews

Experienced Family Law solicitor Sarah Jackson specialises in the financial aspects of divorce and separation, helping clients achieve fair and practical resolutions during what can be emotionally challenging times. With more than 25 years of experience practising exclusively in Family Law, she advises on divorce settlements, cohabitation disputes, and...

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Sarah Jackson offered sound, practical advice with a warm manner Efficient and professional but also very approachable, highly recommended Sarah worked hard to guide me through each step of the process

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Rachel Fisher

Stowe Family Law
Bath

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4.4 score

2174 reviews

Highly ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers UK and recognised in The Legal 500 for her excellence in family law, Rachel Fisher is an extremely capable family law solicitor and Partner at this leading specialist family law firm. With over two decades of experience, Rachel draws from her...

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Fantastic service, good communication and always kept up to date Made a difficult time easier thank you Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration

John Hirst

Laker Legal Solicitors
Bath

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.4 score

13 reviews

Co-owner, director and Head of the Family Law Department at a respected legal firm, John Hirst has 19 years of experience in the niche. Utilising his expert negotiation skills, he takes instructions in numerous aspects, including divorce, separation, matrimonial finance, private children proceedings, and cohabitee disputes. John is also...

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Matthew Kellow

Thrings Solicitors
Bath

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.7 score

62 reviews

Matthew Kellow is known for his honesty and transparency as Head of Family at a trusted law firm. With a reputation for expertise in family and matrimonial law, he advises married and non-married couples in a range of matters, including divorce, high-net-worth financial disputes (including farming and landowners), nuptial...

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Highly recommend Friendly and knowledgeable

Richard Sharp

Sharp Family Law
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.8 score

19 reviews

Trained Collaborative Lawyer Richard Sharp utilises his 35 years of experience as the founder of a specialist Family Law firm to help clients navigate the challenges of relationship breakdown with confidence and clarity. A pioneer of collaborative practice, he has played a leading role in the development of this...

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Did a great job of explaining the process and handling the paperwork Professionalism & attention to detail made the whole experience smooth Honest, trustworthy, and reliable throughout

Rebecca Silcock

Mogers Drewett
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.3 score

29 reviews

A Partner and the Head of the Family Department at a ‘Leading Firm’ in The Legal 500, Rebecca Silcock is a highly regarded Family Law solicitor known for combining empathy with strong commercial awareness. She advises clients on a wide range of issues arising from relationship breakdown, with particular...

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Friendly staff and a relaxed but professional feeling. Thank you so much for all your professional work, tenacity and warm support The team seems friendly and approachable

Rebecca Eels

Stone King
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

3.4 score

53 reviews

Rebecca Eels has more than 25 years of experience in Family Law and is Head of the Family Team at a highly respected law firm. A highly experienced family lawyer, accredited mediator, and supervisor of mediators, she advises clients on all aspects of relationship breakdown, helping them navigate complex...

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Found them to be very helpful & resourceful Their service was very good and excellent result Top quality local law firm

Beverley Watkins

Watkins Solicitors
Bath

Serving Clients in Bath

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

With 37 years of experience in Family Law, Beverley Watkins founded a well-respected legal firm and is an acknowledged expert in the field. She is a leading divorce solicitor, handling a wide range of cases, including divorces and complex financial disputes, where she provides tailored advice to clients with...

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Marjorie Taylor

FDC Law
Midsomer Norton

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.0 score

36 reviews

Head of the Family Department Marjorie Taylor brings more than 25 years of Family Law experience to her clients. Widely respected for her professional yet approachable manner, she advises individuals and families on a broad range of issues arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial...

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Nothing was to much trouble Explained everything in layman's terms Very good solicitors

Ross Phillips

Goughs Solicitors
Melksham

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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bath area.

4.2 score

42 reviews

Ross Phillips has spent his entire legal career with the same highly respected law firm, progressing from trainee solicitor to Partner through his expertise and commitment to client service. He specialises in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown, advising clients on achieving fair settlements, while also helping parents resolve...

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Came away from the office feeling my needs had been dealt with Offered sensible solutions Advice I received was excellent

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Family Law Glossary

Advocacy

Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS

CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order

A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren.
Collaborative Lawyer

A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Consultant Solicitor/Lawyer

A consultant solicitor provides services on a self-employed basis or as a contractor, but typically does so under the umbrella of a law firm. The client will be represented by a consultant solicitor in the same way as they would if the solicitor was an employee of the firm, but once the client pays the firm for the consultant solicitor’s services, the firm will typically pay the consultant solicitor’s business (e.g. a Limited Company) a percentage of those fees, rather than pay a salary. In most cases, the differences between a salaried solicitor and a consultant solicitor relate to how the consultant solicitor is employed and paid. There is little to no noticeable difference for the client.
Prohibited Steps Order

A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution

Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order

A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)

TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
The Legal 500

The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.

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