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The 16 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Colchester & Nearby

16 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Lauren Sadler

Sadler Cross Family Law     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester 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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Really helpful. Put me at ease. Felt very comfortable Amazing service for which I'm truly grateful Lauren was empathetic and warm
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Emma Newman

Stowe Family Law     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester 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 support and knowledge, I'd recommend wholeheartedly Fantastic service, good communication and always kept up to date Great practice in my eyes helped me through a horrible time
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Louise Margiotta

Thompson Smith and Puxon     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.3 score
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107 reviews
Recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ in The Legal 500 2026 edition, Louise Margiotta offers guidance and support to clients in numerous family law matters as Director and Head of the Family and Divorce team at a well-respected law firm. She handles various family matters, including complex financial issues involving...
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Excellent solicitors, quick to respond, clear and helpful advice Very professional and extremely helpful Great company, polite, helpful and friendly

Karen Couch

John Fowlers     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.5 score
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149 reviews
Offering compassion and understanding to all clients at what is often an extremely difficult time in their lives, Karen Couch is a Family Law expert with over 23 years of experience providing advice and guidance. As Partner and Head of the Family Department at this firm, she handles a...
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She has changed my & my daughter’s life forever & we can never thank her enoug And I cannot thank the team enough for all their help and support Been so incredibly patient, helpful & professional throughout

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Anna Cross

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

    

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4.4 score
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133 reviews
Legal Director at a well-established law firm, Anna Cross specialises in all aspects of family law following a relationship breakdown. Her career sees her deal with complex financial remedy proceedings as she takes on cases that have both domestic and international elements. In addition, she is known for representing...
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Great at explaining legal jargon, extremely prompt in her responses Easy to talk to and gave me really clear and concise advice Very easy to talk to, would definitely recommend talking to Anna

Ian Richardson

Sparlings Solicitors     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.2 score
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49 reviews
Ian Richardson is an experienced Family Law specialist with over 30 years dedicated to advising clients through divorce and separation. Known for his empathetic and client-focused approach, he has particular expertise in financial settlements following relationship breakdown. Ian is accredited by Resolution in complex lower-income financial remedies, private children...
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Their service can not be faulted Very friendly, helpful & efficient service Absolutely fantastic service

Melanie Loxley

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

    

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Collaborative Lawyer Melanie Loxley is a highly regarded Family Law specialist known for her calm, assured approach and strong client relationships. A Partner with extensive experience in divorce and financial matters, she regularly advises on complex cases involving pension schemes, inherited assets, overseas property, and offshore trusts. Melanie also...
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Charlotte Knappett

Fisher Jones Greenwood     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.0 score
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167 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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Excellent service, dedicated hardworking staff, caring & compassionate Efficient and effective Very professional and courteous

Catherine Ashton

Sadler Cross Family Law     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester 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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Very friendly and gave advice which I thought was fair and goal focussed Expert advice and guidance in a language I could understand Catherine was extremely helpful, answered all my questions

Carol Toulson

Holmes & Hills     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.1 score
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77 reviews
Recognised in The Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Partner’, Carol Toulson is a highly regarded Family Law specialist with a proven track record spanning more than 25 years. As Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this Top Tier firm, she advises married and non-married couples on...
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Extremely thorough, friendly and get the work done quickly Helpful, excellent staff Can't recommend Holmes and Hills enough

Jon Armstrong

Armstrong Family Law     Colchester
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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5.0 score
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2 reviews
With a 30-year career in Family Law, Jon Armstrong brings deep expertise and a calm, strategic approach to every case he handles. As the founder of this specialist firm, he advises clients on all aspects of matrimonial law, including divorce, separation, cohabitation, financial arrangements, domestic violence, child law and...
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Great advice and support from this firm, felt like I was in safe hands Very nice and friendly to talk to and helped me though the whole process
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Matthew Clemence

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

    

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4.7 score
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515 reviews
Matthew Clemence is the Head of the Family Law Department at a respected law firm, bringing more than 20 years of experience gained at a number of leading legal practices. Recognised nationally and internationally for his involvement in landmark family law cases, including representing the husband in the widely...
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I cannot recommend Matt Clemence highly enough I was very impressed with the service I received, would highly recommend Given sound advice and felt like my best interests were being looked after

Tina Inniss

Ashtons Legal     Ipswich
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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3.9 score
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135 reviews
Legal Executive Tina Inniss has worked at the same firm since 1990 and became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2000. Her vast experience in Family Law provides her with the expertise and knowledge to take instructions in various matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, domestic...
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Excellent representation and kept informed every step of the way Very polite and courteous people and very efficient at what they do Kept informed every step of the way

Katie Beaven

Birketts     Ipswich
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.4 score
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66 reviews
Katie Beaven is a highly regarded divorce solicitor, featuring in the The Legal 500 (2026) as a ‘Leading Partner’. Known for her fantastic client service and strategy development, she provides a well-rounded advice and representation in all Family Law matters, including divorce, financial remedies, separation advice/deeds, dissolution of civil...
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Birketts were incredibly professional We could not have got here without their advice Professional law firm

Denise Head

Bates Wells & Braithwaite     Ipswich
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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4.1 score
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47 reviews
The Managing Partner at a highly-regarded law firm, Denise Head co-ordinates the firm's strategy. With more than 30 years of experience, she helps clients navigate challenging and emotional times. She advises and instructs on numerous family law issues, including divorce, separation, financial provision, business and inherited assets, cohabitation, civil...
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Truly outstanding professionals. Solicitors are courteous Brilliant, confident, clear advice and information, extremely helpful
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 20th Mar 2025

David Wilson

David Wilson Solicitors     Ipswich
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Colchester area.

    

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With 27 years of experience, David Wilson is the Founder of a niche Family Law firm and a highly regarded specialist in relationship breakdown matters. He advises on a full spectrum of issues, including divorce, separation, and financial disputes, providing clear and practical guidance to clients. David is particularly...
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