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The 24 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Chelmsford & Harlow

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Lauren Sadler

Sadler Cross Family Law     Chelmsford & Harlow
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.9 score
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28 reviews
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As a Senior Partner at this firm that specialises solely in Family Law, Lauren Sadler has been handling family and matrimonial cases for 25 years, amassing extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as divorce, separation, financial settlements, child-related matters (including public law, child abduction, and special guardianship), and...
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Lauren has helped me in a way that was simply exemplary Really helpful. Put me at ease. Felt very comfortable Lauren is very experienced and helpful, down to earth family law solicitor
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Emma Newman

Stowe Family Law     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
As a Managing Partner at a nationally recognised Family Law firm, Emma Newman has dedicated her 25-year career to the niche. She is among the most sought-after divorce solicitors, with an excellent track record in all family and matrimonial law. She takes instructions from married couples, parents, those in...
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Excellent service, very clear and concise Efficient, supportive and fantastic communicators It was nice to deal with someone who actually cares
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Sally Ward

Ellisons     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.4 score
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133 reviews
With a career in family law that spans almost 30 years, Sally Ward expertly takes instructions in all types of family matters with a particular depth of expertise in divorce, relationship breakdown, cohabitation issues, family finance disputes, and children matters. With her wealth of experience, Sally oversees complex negotiations...
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Excellent service and communication Highly satisfied with work done on my behalf Everyone is very professional and welcoming

Lisa Collins

Knights     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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3.4 score
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Lisa Collins is a Partner in the Family team and is recognised for her clear, practical advice and commitment to resolving matters swiftly, cost-effectively, and with minimal conflict. She has extensive experience across all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial settlements, and children matters. As...
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Louise Buttery

Family Law Partners     Essex Region
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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5.0 score
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2 reviews
Louise Buttery is a specialist family solicitor, mediator and collaborative lawyer who assists clients across Essex, London and throughout England and Wales. Louise advises on divorce and separation, financial arrangements and matters involving children. She also helps couples plan for their future and achieve greater financial certainty through pre-nuptial,...
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You have given such meaningful advice Highly recommend her to anyone who needs advice on family law matters Honestly wouldn't be in the position we are in today without you

Charlotte Perrin

Roger Brooker & Co     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.4 score
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41 reviews
Charlotte Perrin is an experienced family and matrimonial lawyer with over 26 years of practice advising individuals and families through relationship breakdown. She works across a broad range of matters, including divorce and separation, financial arrangements, civil partnership dissolution, nuptial agreements and disputes involving children. Charlotte is known for...
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A truly first class personal service. Charlotte Perrin and her team were outstanding Excellent service from start to conclusion

Joshua Coombe

Tees Law     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.3 score
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43 reviews
Joshua Coombe is a highly efficient and effective divorce solicitor. As a Partner and Head of the Family Department, he leads a busy and well-regarded practice within a Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ firm. With more than 27 years of experience, he advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown, including...
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Found his advice professional, helpful, friendly and wise Would definitely make Tees my first choice Joshua was very approachable

Karen Taylor

Essex Family Law     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.6 score
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15 reviews
Founder of a specialist Family Law firm, Karen Taylor offers bespoke services that match the current needs and future goals of her clients at an affordable cost. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, she is considered highly accomplished in divorce and family matters, taking instructions in divorce, judicial...
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Karen has been excellent during what has been a really difficult divorce Widely experienced Trusted her completely

Emma Brunning

Birketts     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.4 score
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47 reviews
Qualified as a solicitor in 1997, Emma Brunning is a highly experienced lawyer recognised for her authority in complex and sensitive family matters. She has received acclaim as a 'Leading Partner' in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 and is also ranked in Chambers & Partners. Emma advises...
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Explained everything in words I can understand Professional and courteous practice Thorough and timely advice

Catherine Ashton

Sadler Cross Family Law     Chelmsford & Harlow
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.9 score
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36 reviews
A Senior Solicitor and Partner at a highly-regarded law firm, Catherine Ashton has 20 years of experience as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She is well-known for advising clients in relation to a wide variety of family law matters including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes, issues...
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You have literally been amazing throughout this whole process Catherine listened to what I said, then, explained clearly I cannot thank you enough

Sarah Orrell

Leonard Gray     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.6 score
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203 reviews
Known for her exceptional tactical and negotiation skills in Family Law, Sarah Orrell is the Partner and Head of the Family Law Team at a respected law firm. With 27 years of experience, she advises clients across all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, nuptial agreements,...
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Everything was arranged very promptly and explained clearly Always friendly and helpful in all dealings Sarah was fantastic and really helped me through

Charlotte Knappett

Fisher Jones Greenwood     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.9 score
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37 reviews
With an efficient, responsive and composed manner, Charlotte Knappett is a widely respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who brings vast experience to her role as Partner and Head of Family at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She has acted on behalf of a range of clients...
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Efficient, knowledgeable and most importantly friendly Very helpful and friendly staff and very professional solicitors

Thushara Collins

T.G. Collins     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.8 score
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60 reviews
Thushara Collins is the Founder of a highly successful legal firm and a highly capable Family Law solicitor. Since founding the practice in 2011, she has built a strong reputation for excellence and a client-focused approach to family law. Thushara advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce,...
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Fantastic team, first class handling my divorce and financial order Words can never begin to express how much a difference you have made Had time to answer all questions and queries
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Claire Spurgeon

Pinney Talfourd     Brentwood
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.8 score
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199 reviews
Partner at a Top Tier Law Form, Claire Spurgeon is a highly regarded solicitor known for her caring and approachable manner. With over two decades of experience, she advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including complex divorce and financial remedy cases involving businesses, property...
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Extremely helpful and clear Professional, listened to what I had to say, answered my questions & concerns Excellent service during my divorce negotiations

Helen Quinn

Levy & Co. Solicitors     Witham
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.2 score
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36 reviews
Expert Family and Children Law solicitor Helen Quinn has more than 25 years of experience supporting clients through complex and sensitive family disputes. She specialises in divorce, cohabitation disputes and all aspects of children law, including care proceedings, adoption cases and matters involving local authority intervention. Helen regularly represents...
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Reza Sabzevari

Whiskers     Epping
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.2 score
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59 reviews
Reza Sabzevari has 35 years of experience in Family Law and a member of the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, allowing him to represent children, parents, grandparents and other family members in numerous matters, including when proceedings have been initiated by the Local Authority. Believing that all aspects...
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Guide me through everything and communicate all the time First class service, I would recommend him Professional, very efficient, giving clear advice, keeping me fully informed

Dee Finnegan

Spectrum Family Law     Harlow
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.8 score
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20 reviews
With 37 years of experience, Dee Finnegan is a founder, director and Chartered Legal Executive of a specialist law firm, having specialised in Family Law for almost her entire career. With an excellent reputation in the field, she takes instructions in a wide range of matters with a particular...
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Dee & her team developed sound understanding of my predicament quickly Enabled the Court hearings to be immensely smooth & with full confidence I could trust her advice and that she had everything under control

Helen Kirkham

Foort Tayler Solicitors     Great Dunmow
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.6 score
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74 reviews
Director Helen Kirkham is a well-known Family Law solicitor who advocates a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes. She is highly regarded for her ability to guide clients through separation, divorce, financial disputes, children matters including child arrangement orders, and cohabitation issues using constructive negotiation and mediation. A member...
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Enabled us to make very difficult decisions Excellent in every job that they've done All so kind and supportive, cannot fault them in any way

Kam Patel

Kayson Solicitors     Harlow
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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5.0 score
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11 reviews
Known for her strategic thinking, Kam Patel is the Director and Principal Solicitor of a modern legal firm. She leads a team of highly regarded solicitors, guiding clients through the challenges that arise following a relationship breakdown with a clear, structured and forward-looking approach. Kam advises on a broad...
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Her guidance was always clear, thoughtful, and reassuring Taking the time to listen carefully and understand my situation I’m very grateful for her professionalism and humanity
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Kaylee Justham

Rainer Hughes     Shenfield
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.5 score
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80 reviews
Kaylee Justham has more than 10 years of Family Law experience, advising and representing clients across a broad range of relationship and family disputes. A Solicitor at a highly respected law firm, she assists with matrimonial matters, cohabitation disputes and private children law, combining practical legal expertise with a...
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Best solicitors around You're in safe hands Turnaround time and prompt email response was really exceptional

Jill Wiggins

Cunningtons Solicitors     Braintree
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.5 score
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153 reviews
Partner Jill Wiggins takes instructions in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, the dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes, injunctions and both public and private Children Act proceedings. Known for balancing clear, practical guidance with a genuinely empathetic approach, Jill supports clients through highly sensitive and emotional situations...
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Knowledgeable and helpful professionals Would not hesitate to recommend Went out of their way to help

Farhad Islam

Gepp Solicitors     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.3 score
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202 reviews
A Partner in a well respected law firm, Farhad Islam is an experienced divorce lawyer known for guiding clients through the challenges of relationship breakdown with empathy and clarity. He advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation, complex financial disputes, emergency applications such as freezing injunctions,...
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Very helpful and friendly advice for me I highly recommend them to everyone Best solicitors in the county

Liz Coombs

E J Coombs     Danbury
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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5.0 score
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46 reviews
Founder and Managing Director of a specialist Family Law practice established in 2010, Liz Coombs brings over 30 years of experience advising clients through complex and emotionally challenging matrimonial matters. She specialises in divorce and the financial issues arising from separation, including high-net-worth and technically complex cases. Liz is...
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Going above and beyond, kindness, patience and professionalism shown They make everything so easy and straightforward They were reassuring in difficult decisions, a great team

Richard Chinery

THB Solicitors     Chelmsford
Serving Clients in Chelmsford & Harlow

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Chelmsford & Harlow area.

    

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4.2 score
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46 reviews
Known for dealing with a diverse range of Family Law matters throughout his 40-year career, Richard Chinery is a highly respected solicitor with extensive expertise in relationship breakdown and matrimonial disputes. He advises clients on separation, divorce, financial settlements, children matters, nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and domestic abuse, with...
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