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The 18 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Bournemouth

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Patricia Robinson

Slater Heelis     National    

4.9 score
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1335 reviews
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Partner in the firm’s renowned specialist family law team, Patricia is recognised for her exceptional technical knowledge in family law and her strong negotiation skills. She successfully combines her legal expertise with levels of compassion and support for her clients that come as a result of her 20 years...
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I am very grateful to Patricia Robinson and her team at Slater Heelis We were very pleased with the excellent service Clear, concise and efficient service, and pleasant to deal with too
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Liza Gatrell

Stowe Family Law     Bournemouth    

4.5 score
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1541 reviews
Recognised for her practical and empathetic approach to her cases, Liza is a technically skilled, highly competent family solicitor and divorce lawyer. Specialising in family law since 2008, she is experienced in a wide range of matters including divorce, disputes relating to children, as well as routinely advising on...
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Dedicated to finding the best solution They always go over and above for their clients Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me
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Tim Flower

Preston Redman     Bournemouth    

4.3 score
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16 reviews
Commercially astute with excellent negotiation skills, Tim is a talented and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor and advises on the full range of family matters. Head of the firm’s Family and Litigation Departments, he supervises a wide range of contentious work and practises predominantly in the financial aspects...
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Very welcoming and efficient Lovely and friendly staff Advice given was straight forward, honest & really helpful
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Deborah Leask

Ellis Jones Solicitors     Bournemouth    

4.7 score
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302 reviews
Offering a constructive and pragmatic approach to resolving family disputes, Deborah is a Partner and Joint Head of the Family team at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She handles a variety of cases, including divorce, complex financial issues often involving the valuation and sharing of pensions, family...
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Very efficient and friendly Deborah's guidance and insight was invaluable A capable family lawyer

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Matthew Moore

Gales Solicitors     Bournemouth    

4.0 score
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69 reviews
Taking a pragmatic approach to resolving issues and providing excellent care for all clients, Matthew is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor, originally qualifying as a barrister in 1999. He has represented clients from all walks of life on matters involving divorce and separation, financial cases, cohabitation disputes,...
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Due to Matthew and his teams help my children are now safe Very professional and friendly Bringing us hope for a better future

Kay Levene

Humphries Kirk     East Bournemouth    

3.9 score
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17 reviews
An exceptionally astute, calm and intelligent family law specialist who is able to put clients at ease with her refreshingly approachable style, Kay is a solicitor held in high regard. Partner and Head of the Family Law team and with a successful track record of over 35 years, she...
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Excellent company First-class service Good work, and communicated clearly

Phillip A. Rhodes

Slater Heelis     National    

4.9 score
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1335 reviews
Known for his professional, tenacious, and no-nonsense approach to cases whilst always acting with consideration, respect and honesty, Philip is a widely sought after family law specialist and a Partner at this reputable full-service law firm. Receiving recognition in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Recommended...
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To say highly recommend doesn’t do justice to the way I feel I felt handled with compassion and patience throughout Phil showed true empathetic professionalism

Naomi Loose

Solomons Solicitors     Bournemouth    

4.9 score
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158 reviews
Widely regarded for her strong negotiation skills and ability to reach long term, workable solutions in a constructive and amicable manner, Naomi is a talented and determined family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She undertakes all aspects of family work including divorce, financial and children matters, as well as emergency...
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Solomans have been faultless, great communication all the way First class solicitor, very professional and knowledgeable, highly recommend Firm gave me excellent advice allowing me to get the right information together

Lauren Cooney

Letchers Solicitors     Bournemouth    

4.4 score
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59 reviews
Putting her clients’ concerns, priorities and goals at the centre of all her work, Lauren is a committed and talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor serving the Bournemouth area. She provides advice and assistance on all family matters with particular expertise in the financial aspects of relationship breakdown. She...
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Support and professionalism throughout Helpful and friendly whilst being professional and efficient Lauren went the extra mile

Emma Hamilton Cole

Williams Thompson     Christchurch    

4.4 score
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34 reviews
With over 25 years of legal experience, Emma’s wealth of knowledge allows her to oversee all types of family law matters, including divorce and separation, resolving financial issues following divorce and cohabitation breakdown and dealing with children matters and disputes. As a collaborative lawyer and accredited mediator, her priority...
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Excellent in every aspect Good honest firm Pleasant, friendly and helpful staff

Kimberley Davies

Trethowans     Poole    

4.6 score
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57 reviews
With an excellent reputation built over 14 years, Kimberley has established a strong practice in family law, representing a broad range of clients in all matters including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, children law matters (including complex contact disputes and allegations of harm), financial cases (including cases where there are...
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Friendly and down to earth service Very prompt response to a query, very helpful Friendly, professional

Fiona Pawsey

Newnham & Jordan     Ferndown    

4.8 score
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54 reviews
Head of the Family and Litigation team at this Bournemouth based firm, Fiona is a highly focused and dedicated family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 13 years' experience. She has wide expertise in the full range of family matters including divorce, separation, financial settlements and disputes over children,...
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Communicate swiftly and comprehensively Fiona has a pragmatic and sensible approach First class service

Andrew Stynes

Frettens     Christchurch    

4.4 score
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77 reviews
Highly proficient at tackling any divorce or family issue, Andrew is recognised as one of the area's leading family lawyers. With over three decades of experience and knowledge to call upon, he advises clients on divorce, separation and the associated financial issues, as well as children matters, pre-nuptial and...
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Good knowledge Informative advice given Very helpful and friendly

David Williams

Jordan Williams Law     Wimborne    

4.8 score
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5 reviews
With a successful track record in family law spanning over 35 years, David is a co-founder and director of this thriving law firm based in Bournemouth. He specialises in divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, children issues, and financial settlements. Adopting a caring and straight forward approach, David forms excellent...
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Excellent solicitors firm Highly recommended This firm went out of their way to be exceptionally nice to me

Richard Perrins

Coles Miller     Broadstone    

4.9 score
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90 reviews
Richard is a Partner and Head of the Family Department with significant experience in the whole spectrum of issues that affect couples and families, including divorce, separation, financial issues, injunctions and children matters. He is also a specialist in cases involving same-sex couples including civil partnership dissolution and cases...
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Would recommend their services I would use them again Would highly recommend

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Rob Nickless

Jacobs & Reeves     Poole    

3.6 score
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46 reviews
With a 40 year legal career behind him, Rob deals with all family and matrimonial cases and has a long-running track record of success when resolving family disputes. A Senior Partner at this reputable firm, he specialises in divorce, separation, child arrangements and financial issues, including complex, high-value cases....
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I can’t thank you enough I had the best experience with Jacob & Reeve

Daniel Sanders

Steele Raymond     Bournemouth    

4.8 score
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67 reviews
Partner and the Head of the Family Team, Daniel has wide ranging experience in matrimonial and children related matters and is particularly known for his experience in dealing with financial settlements arising in divorce proceedings. He is well versed in complex cases with substantial assets and those which involve...
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Great efficient staff who are very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise Friendly and professional service Great service and helpful staff

Damian Summerscales

Laceys Solicitors     Bournemouth    

4.1 score
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91 reviews
With over 30 years’ experience in family law and one of the firm’s Partners, Damian is an experienced tactician and negotiator and advises on both public and private law children proceedings. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, he is able to provide expert advice...
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Would highly recommend and definitely use again Excellent service with good response timings, professional and considerate Simply excellent in all respects, would not hesitate to use them again