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The 26 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Bristol

26 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Jemma Slavin

Stowe Family Law     Bristol    

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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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Excellent service, very clear and concise It was nice to deal with someone who actually cares Nothing was too much trouble. Sensitive and friendly
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Anna Hunter

Major Family Law     National    

4.9 score
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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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Very impressed with the level of service They handled my case brilliantly Superb professionalism at all times. the staff were lovely, made to feel at ease
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Katy Zikking

Harbour Family Law     Bristol    

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4.6 score
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10 reviews
Founder and Director of a specialist Family Law firm, Katy Zikking is a highly regarded practitioner ranked Band 1 in the 2026 edition of Chambers UK. Known for her exceptional client care, emotional intelligence, and dedication, she advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including...
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Clear, smooth and hassle free Katy kept it all together Would highly recommend
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 31st May 2019

Ayesha Vardag

Vardags     National    

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4.8 score
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192 reviews
Labelled as “Britain’s top divorce lawyer”, Ayesha Vardag is well-known in family law for having won a landmark Supreme Court case in 2010, changing the law to make prenuptial agreements legally enforceable in England and Wales. She is the founder and President of Vardags, a highly reputable law firm....
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They helped me achieve an outcome that was beyond my expectations Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared Guided me through the divorce process with utmost professionalism and patience

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Erin Sawyer

Irwin Mitchell     Bristol    

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4.4 score
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116 reviews
A Partner and family finance specialist, Erin Sawyer has built an enviable reputation for her expertise in family law and is consistently recognised in leading directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Described as an excellent lawyer who has “an acute attention to detail, a personable manner and...
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Irwin Mitchell were outstanding, would highly recommend Kind and caring staff that have gone above and beyond Great service and support, clearly explained my options at every stage
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John Pratley

Apple Tree Family Law     Bristol    

Founder of this specialist family law firm located in Bristol, John is one of the leading experts in the area for family and matrimonial law. With extensive experience and a diverse skill set, he provides advice and representation to a range of clientele including farmers, business owners, and professionals...
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James Myatt

Shakespeare Martineau     Central Bristol    

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3.9 score
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39 reviews
A Leading Partner (The Legal 500, 2026) and ranked Lawyer (Chambers and Partners, 2026), Collaborative Lawyer James Myatt is Director and Head of the Family Department and Personal Legal Services, bringing more than four decades of experience to his practice. He is particularly known for advising on financially and...
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Pragmatic and honest advice Professional, nonjudgmental, attentive, human, communicative & up-front I highly recommend them
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Joanne Thomas

Freeths     Bristol    

Noted as a Recommended Lawyer and Leading Associate in The Legal 500 (2026 edition), Joanne Thomas is an expert Family Law solicitor. With 12 years of experience, she specialises in supporting clients through complicated private children disputes, including allegations of domestic abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour. She also supports...
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Alison Lippman

Battrick Clark     Redland, Bristol    

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4.4 score
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262 reviews
An expert Family Law solicitor, Alison Lippman, is a specialist in children law. Representing children, parents and extended family in proceedings brought by the Local Authority and other issues. Representing clients in numerous matters, she has advised in complex cases involving learning disability, mental health challenges, non-accidental injury, fabricated...
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Quick and efficient Complete professionalism Great professional service
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Joanna Newton

Stowe Family Law     Bristol    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
Shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year by The Bristol Law Society, Joanna Newton is described as “an exceptional family lawyer” who “combines a straight-talking and focused approach with empathy and compassion”. A Partner at a renowned family law firm, she represents a broad range of clients in all family...
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Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me Excellent firm. I was very imppresssed Excellent service, very clear and concise

Kit O’Brien

Walker Family Law     Bristol    

With more than 30 years of experience practising exclusively in Family Law, Kit O'Brien is a highly respected solicitor known for her pragmatic advice and client-focused approach. An accredited member of The Law Society's Family Law Panel, a long-standing member of Resolution, and a trained Collaborative Family Lawyer and...
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Gill Hall

Kelcey & Hall     Bristol    

3.5 score
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45 reviews
With more than 34 years of experience in Family Law, Gill Hall is a highly respected Partner, Solicitor and Head of the Family Law Team. She advises clients across the full spectrum of family matters, including relationship breakdown, financial settlements, property disputes and high-net-worth cases involving complex family trusts....
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Very professional people providing an excellent service Their interpersonal skills were excellent, would not hesitate to use them again Good solicitors and I recommend them to any one needing help

Edward Lyons

Lyons Law     North Bristol    

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3.5 score
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22 reviews
Edward Lyons is a highly recommended Family Lawyer, known for his tenacity and approachability. He provides advice and representation to a wide variety of clients, undertaking cases such as divorce and separation, but with a particular interest in high-value financial remedy cases, often navigating the complex interplay between matrimonial...
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Have total trust in them Lyons have an excellent team Very thorough and efficient
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 21st Oct 2024

Ashley Palminteri

The Family Law Practice     Bristol    

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4.4 score
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12 reviews
Ashley Palminteri is a highly competent and well-regarded family lawyer, recommended in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Offering clients the benefit of his 31 years of experience, he is a Resolution-accredited specialist in complex and high-net-worth financial disputes as well as children matters. He is a...
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Constantly looking out for the best interests of their clients Deliver a first class service Professional, extremely efficient and get things done

Clare Webb

Clarke Willmott     Central Bristol    

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4.6 score
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34 reviews
Described as being “thorough, well-prepared and good with clients”, Clare Webb is a highly acclaimed divorce solicitor, rated as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK. She is dedicated to helping separating couples achieve positive, family-focused outcomes with clarity, compassion and respect, recognising the...
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Give you confidence Clarke Willmott excel Skilled, intelligent, articulate, authoritative staff

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Sarah Green

Michelmores     Bristol    

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3.7 score
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3 reviews
Sarah Green is an award-winning Family Law solicitor, known for providing clear, strategic advice and resolving matters in a constructive and collaborative way wherever possible. A Partner in the Family team, she advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth and high-profile individuals, entrepreneurs, and farming families in the UK...
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Sarah Hoskinson

Burgess Salmon     Central Bristol    

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4.3 score
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49 reviews
Recognised as a highly accomplished solicitor who is described in The Legal 500 as “fiercely bright and highly technical”, Sarah brings over 23 years’ experience to her role in family law. She manages a diverse mix of cases, specialising in complex financial settlements on divorce and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial...
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Excellent advice Very friendly lawyers Welcoming and very helpful

Charmaine Moger

Barcan+Kirby     Bedminster, Bristol    

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4.7 score
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191 reviews
‘Key Lawyer’ (Legal 500 UK) Charmaine Moger has 20 years of experience working in Family Law, with a strong focus on children matters. She leads a dedicated Children Law team and is also a key member of a specialist Domestic Abuse team, bringing significant expertise to sensitive and complex...
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Helpful and polite and they did everything that I asked for Excellent company - really attentive and professional I would definitely recommend this law firm

Richard Sharp

Sharp Family Law     Bristol    

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4.3 score
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6 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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Nicola Harvey

Watkins Solicitors     Bristol    

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4.2 score
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95 reviews
With more than 20 years of experience in Family Law, Nicola Harvey is a specialist solicitor known for her calm, reassuring and pragmatic approach. She advises clients on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial and property matters, and children cases, helping them identify the most effective route...
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Understood our issue and responded within the short timeframe Excellent service, would highly recommend Gave great advice and were very thorough and tenacious on our behalf

Brenda Wong Robinson

Buckles Solicitors     Bristol    

5.0 score
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11 reviews
A specialist divorce lawyer with a particular talent for financial remedies after a relationship breakdown, Brenda Wong Robinson has 30 years of experience with complex matters involving high-net-worth individuals and international elements. Her work is varied and includes divorces, cross-border disputes, intricate financial arrangements and sensitive child-related issues. Her...
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Professional and friendly Was completely satisfied All advice has always been accurate and reassuring

Jo Morris

AMD Solicitors     Henleaze, Bristol    

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4.7 score
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89 reviews
With 20 years of experience, Jo Morris specialises in Family Law, offering clients a robust service. Being able to support clients in a wide range of issues, she helps clients with divorce, financial settlements, unmarried couple disputes and children matters. As a trained Collaborative Lawyer and member of The...
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Good service, straightforward and good to work with They are a professional company Approachable
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Alison Bradley

Wards Solicitors     North Bristol    

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4.4 score
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37 reviews
With the benefit of 25 years of experience, Alison Bradley can support clients going through a relationship breakdown with a pragmatic and realistic approach. As Partner and Head of the Family Law Team with expertise in all Family Law issues, she takes instructions in divorce, separation, children arrangements, and...
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Excellent service and very helpful staff Very good service Quick and efficient
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 9th Oct 2024

Bessie Hanson

Brigstow Family Law     Bristol    

4.7 score
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13 reviews
Bessie Hanson has 18 years of experience and is a dedicated Family Law professional, passionate about supporting those experiencing the end of a relationship. A Director at a well-regarded firm, she advises on a broad spectrum of family matters, with particular strength in financial disputes, arrangements for children and...
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I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to help me navigate the process Bessie was amazing, she really went above and beyond Her empathy and awareness of my situation made all the difference
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Phil Thomas

Henriques Griffiths     East Bristol    

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4.6 score
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205 reviews
With more than 14 years of experience, Phil Thomas is a Partner in the Family Department of a highly respected law firm, offering clear and thoughtful guidance to clients navigating difficult circumstances. He advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, dissolution and nullity,...
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Will recommend them to anyone needs a solicitor Professional & responsive firm, with excellent communication & resolution Really helpful and professional, would definitely recommend
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Samantha Hickman

VWV     Bristol    

Collaborative Lawyer Samantha Hickman is widely recognised as an expert Family Law solicitor, being featured in national publications such as the Guardian, Telegraph and the Financial Times. With over 26 years of experience, she is known for her constructive, pragmatic and level-headed approach to matrimonial law disputes. As a...
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