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The 12 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Exeter

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Jemma Slavin

Stowe Family Law
Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

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4.5 score

1541 reviews

Legal 500

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Regarded as a highly intelligent, intuitive, and empathetic family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Jemma has an exceptional reputation in the field of family law. Regional Director at this well-respected specialist family law firm, she is committed to offering a bespoke service to her clients which focuses on their specific needs and objectives. Advising clients from all sectors, including professional sportspersons, politicians and high-profile businesspeople, her areas of expertise include divorce and separation, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, freezing injunctions, civil partnership dissolution, jurisdictional disputes, enforcement, and appeals. Jemma is particularly skilled in financial cases and provides advice and assistance to clients with substantial and complex assets including offshore trusts, pensions, company shareholdings, business interests and property as well as finding hidden assets in the UK and abroad. Due to the value, complexity, and sometimes international aspects of her clients’ disputes, Jemma’s cases are often heard in the High Court. She is renowned for her holistic approach to cases and her ability to build trusted relationships with her clients, being described in The Legal 500 as “a passionate advocate of her clients’ causes” and “an all-round brilliant lawyer”. A dedicated member of Resolution, Jemma prides herself on providing a sensible and cost-effective approach to her cases, whilst being a strong negotiator and advocate when required. Play the law firm’s video.

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Had huge confidence in the ability of everyone I came into contact with Came via a recommendation and I cannot recommend them more Jemma was extremely thorough

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Andrew Barton

Stephens Scown
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

4.5 score

119 reviews

Described as “technically good” with a non-confrontational but firm and practical approach to relationship breakdown sets Andrew apart from his peers. Partner at this reputable firm, he has significant expertise in complex financial disputes arising from a divorce or separation, often involving pension issues, tax and valuation issues, claims...

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He acted with the utmost professionalism and was very sympathetic at all times Everything happened exactly as he said it would happen Explained things very clearly to a non-expert like me

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Rachael Shearmur

Gilbert Stephens
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

3.8 score

40 reviews

Rachael has practised exclusively in family law for the last 30 years and is a Senior Solicitor at this well-established law firm. She advises on all aspects of family breakdown including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitee disputes, financial issues (property, maintenance issues, pension sharing), child arrangements, and domestic...

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Tony Wood

Tozers
Exeter

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

4.3 score

50 reviews

Practising in the field of family law since 1988, Tony is an experienced family solicitor, negotiator and court advocate and deals with a range of family related matters including divorce and separation, matrimonial finance and representing parents in private law family disputes. His main area of expertise lies in...

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Delivering the best results every time Excellent in every way from beginning to end Really wonderful

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Nick Dudman

Rundlewalker
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

4.7 score

101 reviews

Chief Executive and Head of the Family team, Nick has a wealth of experience in family law with a career surpassing 38 years. He has been a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme since 1998, recognising his expertise in his chosen field, and offers advice and...

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Nick gave me great advice even when I would want to react emotionally Really brilliant and non-judgmental service All the team there are friendly efficient and understanding

Norman Hartnell

The Family Law Company
Exeter

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

4.2 score

88 reviews

Described as a pioneer in changing the face of family law, leading the way for constructive methods of resolving family disputes and being one of the first family mediators in England, Norman brings over 30 years of knowledge and expertise to his role as Joint Managing Director. A family...

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They are very helpful and kind Professionalism and compassion by having Norman and his team guiding me Words cannot express my thanks and gratitude

Nick Emson

WBW Solicitors
Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

4.4 score

7 reviews

Qualifying as a solicitor in 1995 and practising in family law ever since, Nick is a highly competent and experienced family lawyer who takes pride in offering tailored, clear advice to his clients to support them in moving forward with their lives. Undertaking a range of cases, he is...

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Darren Cleverdon

Dunn & Baker
Exeter

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

4.1 score

82 reviews

With an enviable reputation for his practical and effective approach to resolving family matters and his wealth of knowledge accumulated over 23 years, Darren is a Partner and Head of the Family Department. He specialises in a range of matters but is particularly well versed in handling complex financial...

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Competent, approachable & well driven Constantly informed of what was going on He is so down to earth and made me feel very confident

Nicky Mein

Cartridges Law
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

4.2 score

45 reviews

With over 20 years practising in family law, Nicky is a well respected Managing Partner at this reputable law firm supporting the Exeter community. She has extensive experience in advising on family and matrimonial matters, particularly in cases relating to children. A qualified social worker and having worked within...

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Excellent speedy service, good communication Always deal with my needs in a professional way Great service - I would highly recommend

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Pippa Allsop

Michelmores
Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

4.8 score

78 reviews

Recognised as a ‘Rising Star’ in The Legal 500, Pippa is a highly capable family lawyer and divorce solicitor who is passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. Advising on a range of matters, she has a strong reputation for providing advice and assistance to high-net-worth...

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Very proactive and lovely people to deal with The most professional and friendly solicitors I have ever had to deal with Absolutely 5 star service in terms of guidance, efficiency and promptness

Zoe Porter

Ashfords
Exeter

Serving Clients in Exeter

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

3.6 score

78 reviews

A Partner and Head of the Family Team, Zoe is a highly talented solicitor who prides herself on her exceptional level of knowledge and professionalism, making her a good choice for her clients. Representing a range of clients, often individuals of high-net-worth, she specialises in divorce and financial disputes...

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They clearly put client service right at the top of their agenda Boy do they deliver Cannot speak of this place more highly

Ian Walker

Ian Walker Family Law
Exeter

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

4.0 score

8 reviews

Sharp, knowledgeable, and determined with technical expertise that is second-to-none, Ian demonstrates an outstanding commitment to family law and has been representing a wide range of clients in the Exeter area for over 30 years. Founder of this award-winning family law firm, his cases cover all aspects of relationship...

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Family Law Glossary

Advocacy

Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS

CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order

A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren.
Collaborative Lawyer

A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Consultant Solicitor/Lawyer

A consultant solicitor provides services on a self-employed basis or as a contractor, but typically does so under the umbrella of a law firm. The client will be represented by a consultant solicitor in the same way as they would if the solicitor was an employee of the firm, but once the client pays the firm for the consultant solicitor’s services, the firm will typically pay the consultant solicitor’s business (e.g. a Limited Company) a percentage of those fees, rather than pay a salary. In most cases, the differences between a salaried solicitor and a consultant solicitor relate to how the consultant solicitor is employed and paid. There is little to no noticeable difference for the client.
Prohibited Steps Order

A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution

Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order

A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)

TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
The Legal 500

The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.

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