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The 11 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Cambridge
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Major Family Law
The Practice fully deserves its five stars. I dealt directly with Joanne, who was unwavering in her professionalism and provided expert counsel throughout. In fact, all contact points were always professional and provided a superb service.
Neville WhartonThe situation was complicated by my husband trying to conceal and deny his assets, but it was obvious Joanne Major was used to dealing with these sorts of issues nor was she fazed by bullish correspondence from my husband's solicitor.
Although she was compassionate, she was still able to give constructive and pragmatic advice and without her assistance I doubt I could have achieved the justice I obtained at the conclusion of my case.
Claire AshwoodDuring the past months, Joanne Major and her team have dealt very professionally and with great understanding of my difficult situation. During my divorce and division of assets, despite there being many reasons and occasions to be exasperated by the behaviour of my ex-wife, Major Family Law handled the situation very well and stuck to the matter at hand. In addition to Joanne, the staff team and particularly Rebecca, Helen and Avril, gave me tremendous support during a very trying time. Barrister Roger Bickerdike, recommended by Joanne, provided a flawless counsel.
I cannot thank the team enough.
Peter JacksonI found Major Law Firm first class in all respects. Joanne Major and her team always delivered excellent service, were easily accessible and gave me expert guidance / advice at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending them the others.
Kevin PattisonI saw Joanne due to my Marriage ending, i needed advice on how to proceed and where i stood financially. She gave me a lot of advice that i took on board, i can't thank her and her team enough for their help. I would highly recommend Major Family Law.
Deb StobbsJoanne major is the consummate professional - she provided quick, clear and sensible advice, for which I am very grateful. She was definitely worth every penny.
David StewartMajor Family Law is an outstanding law firm that is cable of handling highly sensitive issues in an effective and caring manner. Joanne Major and her team are such a friendly bunch and I would recommend them for all family matters.
Katie StidolphI cannot speak highly enough of Joanne Major and the team. Understanding, realistic and highly professional in what is a very difficult time in life.
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Major Family Law
- Divorce & Separation
- Child and Parental Disputes
- Financial Orders and Maintenance
- International Divorce and Child Abduction
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- Injunction and Occupational Orders
- Unmarried Couple and Cohabitation Disputes
Joanne Major
Major Family Law | National |
5.0 score
153 Reviews
Fixed Fees & Free Consultation
Recommended Solicitor
Achieving the rare combination of extensive legal expertise and highly cost-effective fees, Joanne has 25 years’ divorce and family law experience and heads this specialist family law practice. Not tied to one geographic location, Joanne and her team represent clients from anywhere across England and Wales, offering them…
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Barr Ellison
Sarah Martin dealt with my my consent order for my divorce. I would definitely recommend.
Rob FreerI contacted Barr Ellison to update my will and to draw up new Lasting Powers of Attorney. The service I received from Seema Solanki was outstanding. She has a total grasp of the subject matter but is able to explain all the options clearly and concisely. I would highly recommend Barr Ellison for this and all other legal work. I have since engaged them to act for me on another matter. Early days, but again the service so far from Sarah Martin and her team has been excellent.
Christopher SkiltonAlways highly professional and very competent. Can't recommend enough.
Andy Southwell
Sarah Martin
Barr Ellison | Cambridge |
4.5 score
46 Reviews
Head of the Family Law team at this well-known Cambridge law firm, Sarah has extensive experience as a divorce solicitor. A Resolution member, she has advised clients on divorce and separation for 20 years and she specialises in handling financial claims that arise upon relationship breakdown. Sarah often…
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Thomson Webb & Corfield
Very professional and thorough. Always in safe hands with TWC.
Heather KaraHelpful and efficient.
Rosemary Rodd
Alison Blackman
Thomson Webb & Corfield | Cambridge |
4.0 score
26 Reviews
With High Court experience and the knowhow of more than 20 years in family law, Alison is a leading authority on divorce and separation. A Resolution accredited specialist, she is a go-to expert for private law children’s work and has handled cases ranging from where a child goes…
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Julie McDonald Family Law
Julie has been my solicitor through a number of issues for a number of years now. I can honestly say she is fantastic, patient and attentive to her clients needs. She has always helped me make an informed decision regarding family issues and is always up front with me. I could not recommend her enough!
Aria RobbinsJulie offers a great service with lots of help and advise when needed on all aspects of Family law including her Will services a really lovely lady who relates to your situation and helps you all the way.
Rachel McleodFriendly, very helpful. Would recommend to anyone.
Claire Whiston
Julie McDonald
Julie McDonald Family Law | Newmarket |
5.0 score
7 Reviews
As the principal at this specialist family law practice, Julie has a wealth of divorce expertise. Friendly and approachable, she is committed to providing efficient and cost-effective advice and supporting her clients through the stresses of a relationship breakdown. With the aim of guiding clients through divorce in…
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Major Family Law
I received exceptional service from Sam Carter, an associate at Major Law. Sam was simply magnificent and provided clear and honest advice as well as fabulous support during a very emotive child relocation case. Sam was extremely responsive to any questions or queries I may have had and always responded in a timely fashion. Sam was always professional and showed empathy and guidance which I am truly grateful for and I genuinely do not believe that I would have succeeded without Sam as he provided me with the confidence to fight and continue during a very difficult and distressing time for my family. I would not hesitate to use Sam again in the future regarding any future representation I required and his ability and knowledge shone through. Thank you again. My family deeply appreciate everything Sam did and I cannot tell you how much of a positive difference he made.
Mintie boyceI approached Major family law after looking for top family law firms in the North East. From start the finish I was impressed. Sam offered a consultation of 45 minutes which straight away gave me the confidence to go with Major Family Law. Sam was incredibly understanding as I was obviously extremely stressed under the circumstances. He always calmed me down, was easy to contact, provided me with all the information I needed and more importantly worked hard to win my case. As it was a relocation case it was an upward battle and prospects seemed low however Sam worked tirelessly even when he was on holiday to ensure my case was always moving forward. I could not recommend Sam enough. He was an excellent solicitor who did everything he could to help me. His knowledge was excellent, he was very well connected, he understood financial situations and communicated well. Thank you Sam for all your help and for giving my family the opportunity to start their new life abroad.
Taryn CunninghamWe can’t thank Major Family Law enough. Sam Carter dealt with our matter regarding Step-parent Parental Responsibility. Through the whole process Sam was very knowledgeable and reassuring, communication was second to none. In addition to this, we was able to gain the positive outcome we hoped for. An extremely professional and efficient service which we highly recommend. Thank you Sam.
Carol SmithI cannot recommend Sam Carter enough for his hard work and professionalism. Should I require any legal services in the future Major family law will be my first choice.
Ashley ThirlwellI will always be eternally grateful for all the hard work Sam Carter and team did for me and my family.
I cannot sing Major family law's praises loud enough, nothing was ever too much, no deadline was too soon and work and representation always exceptional!
Going through the family court system was one of the toughest things that I have ever endured, but with Sam to guide me through all of the available options and to guide me through the procedure by explaining each step of the way in a manner that I could comprehend it didn't seem too daunting.
I often called Sam in a panic and always hung up the phone call feeling relieved and calm knowing that Sam would do everything in his power.
From the bottom of my heart i am eternally grateful for their tireless work.
Thank you.
Fraser
We had an excellent experience with Major Family Law who dealt with a cross border guardianship matter for us. Sam Carter was a pleasure to deal with; professional , personable and persuasive, he managed to achieve not only our desired outcome in the court proceedings, but also was able to convince the judge to make an order on another related matter to avoid us having to pursue that separately through the Scottish courts. Great service.
Jo WaltersI was recommended Major Family Law by a close friend after going through an extremely traumatic time with my ex partner. Sam Carter was not only exceptionally knowledgeable, he was also compassionate and empathetic with the sensitive nature of the case. He was given just over a days notice of our urgent court hearing and arranged an excellent barrister for a court location of over 300 miles from his office. The firm were happy to take on the case despite our South London location. Sam was highly professional, rose to the challenge and got the outcome needed for our family. Many thanks Louise,
Tom SproxtonSam Carter helped me through a very stressful situation regarding my children. Very professional from start to finish and always on hand to offer advice and how to move forward legally. Thank you for supporting me to achieve the outcome we did.
Lauren MackenzieThank you for your professional and personable advice regarding my family law case. I don’t hesitate in recommending your practice, and Sam Carter and his team, to my friends and colleagues.
Jesse TindallMajor Family Law have been an absolute rock on which i have relied throughout what has been a very difficult time for me and my family. I cannot rate Sam and his team highly enough for both the way they handled the often difficult legal aspects of the case, as well as how they helped me personally deal with the many difficult and complex challenges we faced and for always being available, even when i just needed some personal reassurance.
Phil Ransley
Sam Carter
Major Family Law | National |
5.0 score
153 Reviews
Perhaps one of the most highly reviewed solicitors for children law matters, Sam has quickly become one of the go-to family lawyers for parents and other extended family members seeking legal advice. Whilst Sam oversees cases in all areas of family law, including divorce, finances relating to marital…
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Smith May
Very helpful, dealt with my problems strait away, very pleasant staff all round good place to get advice.
Luke EmslieBrilliant.
Rob Aldwinckle
Bridget Giltinane
Smith May | East Cambridge |
4.8 score
6 Reviews
Professional and supportive, Bridget has been providing family law advice for more than 15 years. She is passionate about adopting a non-confrontational approach to family disputes, and advocates using collaborative methods to tackle the problems that arise from the breakdown of a relationship. Bridget is a trained family…
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cb4law
Excellent efficient services! Helen was particularly helpful.
Alex Mcdonald
Helen Casey
cb4law | Cambridge |
5.0 score
1 Reviews
A senior solicitor who qualified in 1993, Helen is one of the most experienced divorce lawyers in Cambridge. With an extensive knowledge of family law, she advises clients on all matters arising from divorce and separation, including financial issues and cases involving children. Helen is an accredited member…
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DMFL
If you are looking for a divorce lawyer, look no further. As well as excellent advice from a solicitor with many years of experience you will also receive real care as a person who is going through the trauma of divorce and not just as a litigant. Duane really does have his clients very best interests at heart both legally and personally. He will ensure that the process of the divorce is as non adversarial as possible so that it does not exacerbate an already fraught situation.
Also, one of the great worries in any legal proceedings is the cost, lawyers are continually criticised for making the most financially out of their clients misfortunes. If you instruct Duane, you will not receive a bill that has a charge for £25.00 for a call to you when you were unavailable.
As a person who previously practised family law in London I would not hesitate to give Duane the highest recommendation.
Amanda VasishtaWould definitely recommend Duane if you decide to go down the mediation route. He is very calm and explains all the options in simple terms. He gives good advice that is fair to both parties. Divorce is never easy, Duane is very good at making sure that you stay calm and make the best decision.
Emma WalkerA friend recommneded Duane Plant of DMFL to me, and I'm so glad she did. After getting myself into a bit of a state regarding my divorce and financial settlement, I called Duane and he gave me such good and practical advice, delivered in an immensely calm and reassuring manner that I felt I had the strength to carry on with (let's face it) a pretty stressful situation. I was baffled by legal terminology and felt I had backed myself into a corner. Going forward with Duane, I now have options. What a relief!
Karen Lovell
Duane Plant
DMFL | North Cambridge |
5.0 score
7 Reviews
Passionate about changing how divorce disputes are resolved, Duane is a qualified mediator and family arbitrator. His skills and expertise in collaborative law allow clients to choose the option that suits them best when their relationship breaks down, allowing them to retain their dignity and to avoid potentially…
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Adams Harrison
Excellent service, very thorough.
John EllisVery good service.
Kiki PakanGreat people.
Simon Charlton
Shoshana Goldhill
Adams Harrison | Safron Walden |
4.0 score
7 Reviews
Head of the Family Team at this multi-office law firm, Shoshana is a talented all-round divorce expert. She can handle any divorce or separation case, most notably cases involving children and financial relief. Shoshana is a Resolution accredited specialist and has notable experience in matrimonial finance, advising clients…
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