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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Edinburgh

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Brian Rooney

Rooney Family Law     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.9 score
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7 reviews
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As an accredited family law specialist by The Law Society of Scotland, Brian Rooney founded a specialist family law firm. Highly competent and well-respected, he has experience and expertise in a range of family law matters, including divorce, separation and cohabitation. His cases can include complex financial disputes. Preferring...
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Excellent service great communications Provided clear, professional, and reassuring advice at a very stressful time Rooney Family Law completed the divorce quickly and efficiently
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Lucy Metcalf

Thorntons Law     Edinburgh
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Edinburgh area.

    

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4.0 score
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47 reviews
Lucy Metcalf is a Partner and accredited Family Law specialist in a highly regarded firm. She takes instruction and represents clients in a wide range of matters, including divorce, financial disputes arising from separation, cohabitation agreements and disputes, nuptial arrangements, children law issues and adoption matters. Recognised in The...
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Courteously and with integrity Very friendly and helpful Prompt action delivered
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Lynn Harrison

Beveridge & Kellas     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.7 score
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189 reviews
With 30 years of experience, Lynn Harrison is an accomplished and proven family solicitor. Using her accessible and no-nonsense approach, she works closely with clients on various matters, including divorce, separation, financial provision and residence and contact cases. Relying on her expertise and compassion, she assists her clients during...
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Professionalism, politeness & empathy Excellent and can not speak highly enough of Lynn Harrison Absolutely great service

Shona Smith

Blackadders     Dundee
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Edinburgh area.

    

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3.6 score
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29 reviews
Recognised in several leading legal publications, Shona Smith is regarded as one of Scotland’s foremost Family Law specialists. Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as both a matrimonial law specialist and mediator, she offers clients a range of dispute resolution options tailored to their individual circumstances, including mediation,...
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Very efficient and courteous service Been really great, highly recommend

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Colin Simpson

Jones Whyte     Edinburgh
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Edinburgh area.

    

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4.3 score
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520 reviews
A senior member of a well-respected firm’s family law team, Colin Simpson is one of the most experienced legal practitioners in the area with a 33-year legal career to draw upon. He brings a wealth of knowledge in matters surrounding family law, complemented by a background in numerous other...
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Excellent service, friendly & helpful, everything explained to move forward Nothing but the highest standard of legal advice and customer service Handled the case with ease and made sure I was informed of very step of the way

Cath Karlin

Cath Karlin Family Law     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.2 score
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22 reviews
With 25 years of experience in family law, Cath Karlin is a highly experienced divorce lawyer at the forefront of the niche. A lead partner in numerous ground-breaking family law cases, she has been involved in new modes of ground-breaking law cases. She is a FLAGS arbitrator, trained Collaborative...
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Cath is highly experienced, professional, and genuinely caring Very attentive and responds quickly, I highly recommend Her advice was always helpful and reassuring

Gillian Crandles

Turcan Connell     Edinburgh
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Edinburgh area.

    

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3.1 score
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11 reviews
With the ability to balance kindness and empathy with the dogged determination to protect and pursue her clients’ interests, Gillian has a highly accomplished family law expert who is held in high esteem by clients, colleagues and legal professionals. Managing Partner and Head of Family Law, she provides representation...
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Practical help and assistance Advice they offer is clear and concise Brilliant and communicative

Lucia Clark

Morton Fraser MacRoberts     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.7 score
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179 reviews
Trained mediator and Family Lawyer Lucia Clark is dual qualified in Scotland and England and Wales. Recognised for her exceptional knowledge and expertise, Lucia is a Partner in the Family Law team and an accredited matrimonial law specialist known for her technical ability and pragmatic approach. She represents a...
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Friendly and helpful Felt confident & supported by the clear professional advice, & competence Provided detailed advice with my best interest in mind
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Danielle Edgar

Anderson Strathern     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.9 score
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161 reviews
Danielle Edgar provides both support and guidance to those facing family law matters as a Partner at a highly respected legal firm. With substantial experience across the full spectrum of Scottish family and matrimonial law, Danielle holds dual accreditation from The Law Society of Scotland in both Family Law...
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Couldn't recommend any higher, highest standards throughout the business Very efficient and professional service Cannot thank the team enough for all their support and guidance

Rachael Kelsey

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

    

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3.4 score
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13 reviews
Recognised as one of Scotland’s foremost family lawyers, Rachael Kelsey is the founding Partner of a legal firm with a reputation for excellence across the UK and internationally. Her practice spans complex domestic and international cases, often involving jurisdictional disputes, privacy concerns, and high-profile individuals. Known for combining legal...
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Lesley Gordon

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

    

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3.9 score
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20 reviews
Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Family Law Specialist and CALM mediator, Lesley Gordon is a leading practitioner, widely recognised for her expertise in complex and high-value cases. She regularly advises professionals, business owners, landowners, athletes, and those in the creative industries or public eye, with...
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Fiona Rasmusen

Gibson Kerr     Edinburgh
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Edinburgh area.

    

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4.2 score
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45 reviews
With over 27 years of experience dealing with Family Law disputes, Fiona Rasmusen is a highly regarded divorce specialist, recognised for combining clear legal insight with a compassionate and pragmatic approach. As Head of the Family Law team and an accredited specialist with the Law Society of Scotland, she...
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Highly recommended Fantastic, quick and professional help and support The world needs more people like Fiona

Mohammed Sabir

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

    

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4.8 score
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234 reviews
Founder of a law firm, Mohammed Sabir is known as a specialist litigation solicitor with 20 years of experience. He practices in various specialities including family law, immigration and civil litigation. His career has seen him work on numerous cases of high-value financial matters. He prefers to utilise collaborative...
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Communication was excellent, and they guided me every step of the way The team is incredibly professional, responsive, and knowledgeable Dedication, expertise, and attention to detail has proven invaluable

Caroline MacBeath

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

    

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4.6 score
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9 reviews
Caroline is the Director and founder of MacBeath Family Law. She completed her undergraduate degree in 2002, and after completing a Masters degree in Holland and working for the European Commission, she worked as a legal secretary. She completed her Diploma in Legal Practice in 2010 and qualified as...
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Caroline was absolutely amazing with helping me gain guardianship Definitely be using her services again & highly recommend anyone else to do so Very approachable and easy to talk to which made the process ten times easier
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 18th Jan 2024

Beverley Johnson

Johnson Legal Family Law     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.7 score
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41 reviews
Beverley Johnson is the Head of the Family Team and Director of a well-respected specialist law firm. Her 25-year career has seen her successfully represent clients in a range of family law matters, and she has an excellent reputation in the niche, especially for client care. She takes on...
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Excellent, hard working and go the extra mile Understood the situation very quickly thanks to her professional skills Beverley was incredible from the start, offering sound legal advice

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Philippa Cunniff

Gilson Gray     Edinburgh
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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3.9 score
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188 reviews
With over 20 years of experience, Philippa Cunniff is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at an esteemed legal firm, known in the Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Firm’. Widely recognised for her authority in matrimonial law, Philippa advises clients on all aspects of relationship breakdown,...
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Excellent experience, fantastic service, highly recommend First class service from start to finish

Jacqueline Stroud

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

    

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4.1 score
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51 reviews
Jacqueline Stroud is the leader of the Edinburgh family team at Brodies and is a highly experienced mediator and litigator. During her career, she has acted for a diverse range of clients in various family law issues. Some of the issues she has represented clients in include complex child...
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Brilliant legal team, quick and efficient responses Their approachable, friendly manner was something which I valued Always efficient, and keeping me informed at every step
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 13th Jan 2025

Lynne Stratford

Drummond Miller     Dalkeith
Serving Clients in Edinburgh

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

    

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4.0 score
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32 reviews
An advocate of alternative dispute resolution and bringing vast expertise to her role as a family law solicitor, Lynne is adept at handling a diverse caseload of complex family and matrimonial cases. Partner and Head of the Family Law Team, she has over 16 years of experience in complex...
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Friendly, informative and professional at all times Would recommend Helpful, good communication and advice

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