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The 18 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Derby

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Joanne Major

Major Family Law     National
Serving Clients in Derby

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

    

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4.9 score
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447 reviews
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An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of Family Law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing...
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Excellent and prompt communication, thank the firm for the good service provided Superb professionalism at all times. the staff were lovely, made to feel at ease A well-known, professional firm of family lawyers
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Beth Sheridan

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

    

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5.0 score
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2145 reviews
With a straight-talking and pragmatic approach to her cases, Beth Sheridan is committed to helping her clients to move forward with their lives in a proactive yet sensitive manner following a relationship breakdown. Managing Partner at this specialist Family Law firm, she brings over 26 years to her role...
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Efficient, supportive and fantastic communicators Handled my case with professionalism and courtesy Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration
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Manesha Ruparel

Alexander & Co Solicitors     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.4 score
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41 reviews
With more than 17 years in practice, Manesha Ruparel is a highly experienced family lawyer known for a calm, practical style balanced by genuine empathy. As a Partner, she advises clients on the full spectrum of Family Law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, children issues, and nuptial...
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Wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a solicitor who truly cares Throughout the entire journey, Sammi and Manesha were outstanding I cannot recommend this family law firm highly enough
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Daniel Priest

Sills & Betteridge     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.2 score
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59 reviews
Daniel Priest is a well-respected Family Law solicitor in the community, providing advice in numerous matters, including divorce, separation, property disputes between unmarried couples, civil partnership dissolution, children matters and drafting separation and cohabitation agreements. A Partner at a highly respected law firm, he has several supporting qualifications, such...
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Joanne Houston

Just Family Law     Derbyshire
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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5.0 score
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35 reviews
Founder of this thriving specialist family law practice established in 2010, Joanne is appreciated for her professional and highly skilled approach that she has developed over more than 30 years as a family lawyer and divorce specialist. She is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients,...
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Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent They are extremely knowledgable Jo's team is small, personable, and highly effective

Joanne Millward

Rothera Bray     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.6 score
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106 reviews
As Head of Family Law at a well-established law firm, Joanne Millward leads the department with authority and extensive experience. Widely recognised as a highly regarded and respected practitioner, she brings over 30 years of expertise to her family law practice. Joanne advises on all aspects of relationship breakdown,...
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David Lee

Ward & Rider     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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Having first qualified as a Legal Executive before qualifying as a solicitor, David Lee has more than 30 years of legal experience. With an enthusiasm and passion for all aspects of Family Law, he has a particular specialism in the financial aspects of a relationship breakdown, where he can...
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Navpreet Virk-Kooner

Cartwright King     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.2 score
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35 reviews
Supervising Solicitor Navpreet Virk-Kooner works in the Care Department, specialising in complex family and childcare law matters. An accredited member of The Law Society’s Advanced Family Law Accreditation Scheme, she regularly represents parents, extended family members and interveners in care proceedings, including cases involving serious non-accidental injuries, allegations of...
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Good service, very professional and friendly Very efficient, professional service
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Angela Davis

Flint Bishop     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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With 25 years of experience, Angela Davis advises and represents clients in all aspects of Family Law. As a Senior Associate at an award-winning firm, she oversees cases that include divorce, separation, children cases and financial disputes following a relationship breakdown. As a member of Resolution and a collaborative...
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Sam Carter

Major Family Law     National
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.9 score
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447 reviews
Sam Carter is a highly esteemed Family Law specialist who is known for his outcome and client focused approach and has earned recognition for his expertise in matrimonial law as a ‘Leading Associate’ in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500. Legal Director at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’...
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I would not have received the outcome I did without his help He is a very personable, empathetic and hugely knowledgeable solicitor Sam Carter is exceptional, have always felt in safe hands

Stuart Barlow

Bhatia Best Solicitors     Central Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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3.6 score
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46 reviews
With over 45 years of experience supporting clients in a relationship breakdown, Stuart Barlow is well-known for his skill at keeping calm and logically thinking of the best approach to disputes. An accomplished and proven divorce solicitor, he has represented clients in various matters, including divorce, separation, financial proceedings...
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Ruth Jones

Smith Partnership     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.4 score
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213 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family team, Ruth Jones specialises in the financial aspects of a relationship breakdown. She regularly takes instructions in high-net-worth cases, including those that require the division of matrimonial assets such as pensions, properties, investments and businesses; and has worked with executives, entrepreneurs, doctors, accountants,...
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Reliable friendly service, 100% commitment Appreciated the warm, down to earth and at times humorous approach Service was professional, my dignity was upheld & was treated with much respect

Melanie Bridgen

Nelsons     Central Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.2 score
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183 reviews
Award-winning divorce solicitor Melanie Bridgen is a highly regarded Family Law specialist, recognised as a “Leading Individual” in The Legal 500 and named ‘Solicitor of the Year’ by the Derby and District Law Society. A Partner in the team, she is known as a fearless and determined adviser who...
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She was kind, caring and listened to all of my issues I cannot be more thankful for their job and knowledge They have consistently gone above and beyond

Julie Skill

Elliot Mather     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.1 score
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51 reviews
With 36 years of experience and known for her expertise in complex financial disputes, Julie Skill is Head of the Family Law team at a well-established firm and has specialised exclusively in Family Law. She advises on divorce and separation, family finances, child arrangements, domestic abuse matters and wealth...
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Very efficient Explained everything really well They really put me at ease from the moment I walked through the door
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Andrew Robotham

Woolley & Co     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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5.0 score
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Keen promoter of the Resolution ethos, Andrew Robotham prefers to offer clients constructive and non-confrontational processes to help them with their matrimonial issues. A family law specialist for 27 years as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, he has handled a variety of issues, including divorce,...
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Fiona Apthorpe

Geldards     Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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3.9 score
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30 reviews
Fiona Apthorpe is a highly accomplished Family Law specialist and Partner, serving as Head of the Family Team across multiple offices of a respected law firm. Recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, she brings extensive expertise in complex financial matters, particularly involving...
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All round fantastic service Lovely service. Such helpful people Very proficient and professional law firm
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 18th Sep 2023

Fiona Moffat

Timms Solicitors     Central Derby
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Derby area.

    

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4.6 score
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130 reviews
The Managing Partner & Head of Family Law of a respected law firm, Fiona Moffat is a highly accomplished family lawyer with more than 40 years’ experience supporting clients through relationship breakdown. Widely recognised for her strategic yet compassionate approach, Fiona advises on divorce, financial disputes, injunctions, private children...
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I'll never be able to capture in words how grateful I am Fantastic service and very prompt with all matters Good professional advice given
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 1st Mar 2022

Jonathan Corbishley

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

    

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4.2 score
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42 reviews
Known for his professionalism, experience and expertise, Jonathan Corbishley is a Family Law expert at a highly regarded specialist law firm. With a broad and well-developed practice, he advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, with particular focus on financial disputes and arrangements for children....
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Felt very supported in and out of court and can’t thank them enough Professional, knowledgeable and made the whole process as easy as it could be They’ve been very supportive throughout my court proceedings
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