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The 12 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Barnsley & Nearby

12 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Charlotte Beck

Slater Heelis     South Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Barnsley

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

    

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Offering exceptional legal knowledge, client care, and a unique drive to achieve success for her clients, Charlotte Beck is a highly sought-after family law solicitor. A Director at this widely acclaimed law firm, she has an excellent track record in a broad spectrum of family and matrimonial cases involving...
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Very helpful, very professional staff Brilliant solicitors. Extremely helpful and professional. We were very pleased with the excellent service
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Jill Rucklidge

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

    

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5.0 score
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31 reviews
Founder of a specialist Family Law firm which supports clients in the community, Jill Rucklidge and her team aim to provide an approachable yet steadfast service to clients following a relationship breakdown. Her expertise spans over 20 years, providing advice and representation on divorce and separation, financial disputes, and...
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I highly recommend Jill and her team Professionalism, expert knowledge, calm demeanor, genuine warmth and support Jill and her team stuck by me through thick,thin and tears
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Lynn Baker

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

    

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4.2 score
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143 reviews
A Senior Partner at a highly respected law firm, Lynn Baker has 35 years of experience in Family Law and is widely recognised for her expertise in children matters. As Head of the Family Department and a Solicitor Advocate, she advises and represents children, parents, grandparents, extended family members,...
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Professional and excellent service Friendly staff and a legal expert on every subject Very professional, helpful, always answered the phone, good local solicitors

Karen Roberts

Ridley & Hall     Barnsley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barnsley area.

    

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4.7 score
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33 reviews
Karen Roberts has several accolades to her name and is part of an award-winning Family Law Team of the Year (2026 Legal Awards), reflecting her standing as a highly respected family law specialist. Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, she brings more than 25 years of...
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One of the best solicitors so efficient and so nice to speak to Dealt with this company twice now, and found them professional and friendly Very knowledgeable and helpful

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Wendy Bailey

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

    

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3.7 score
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47 reviews
Experienced Wendy Bailey has been supporting clients through the legal processes of Family Law issues for more than 30 years. As Head of the Matrimonial Team at an established law firm, she advises on a broad range of family matters, including divorce, high-net-worth financial settlements, children disputes, collaborative law,...
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Very reliable Fully informed of the process from start to finish Just the right people to have in your corner

Kim J Aucott

Slater Heelis     South Yorkshire
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barnsley area.

    

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Consistently recognised in The Legal 500 and the 2026 edition of Chambers & Partners for her excellence in Family Law, as well as being a finalist in the LexisNexis Family Law Awards for ‘Family Team of the Year’, Kim J Aucott is a highly proficient solicitor and mediator with...
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Professional in handling my case with a terrific result. Responsive, considerate and very professional Very informative and helpful

Jonathan Reece

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

    

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4.2 score
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36 reviews
Using his 35 years of Family Law experience, Jonathan Reece is a Partner and supervisor at a prestigious law firm, providing guidance and support to both clients and colleagues within the Family Department. He advises on a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, separation, and private children...
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I would highly recommend Howard & Co for all your legal concerns Fantastic law firm, with great staff willing to help and are friendly Covers a wide range of legal matters and very transparent with your process

Clare Peckett

Switalskis Solicitors     Barnsley
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With 32 years of experience in Family Law, Clare Peckett is a highly respected solicitor known for her expertise in resolving the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. She is particularly sought after for her work on complex financial disputes arising from divorce, advising clients on achieving fair and practical...
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Christine Crothers

Bury & Walkers     Barnsley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barnsley area.

    

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4.3 score
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96 reviews
Christine Crothers is an Associate Solicitor with more than 25 years of experience in Family Law. She represents clients with compassion and determination in numerous matters, including divorce and civil partnership dissolution, financial remedy proceedings, disputes between unmarried couples, non-molestation and occupation orders, private law children issues and emergency...
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Very helpful and caring in the circumstances Listened to our concerns and made us comfortable Supreme politeness and care

Donna Tilbrook

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

    

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4.6 score
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75 reviews
The Chief Executive Officer of a high-quality law firm, Donna Tilbrook, oversees the day-to-day client service, ensuring they’re provided with smooth, efficient and compassionate advice through one of the most challenging transitions people can have. Donna is particularly sought after for her vast knowledge and experience in disputes relating...
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Highly efficient staff Would definitely use again Have always had a fantastic service

Julian Flewitt

Peace Legal     Wombwell
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Barnsley area.

    

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4.2 score
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52 reviews
With nearly three decades of Family Law expertise, Julian Flewitt is recognised as a first-class specialist, serving as Managing Director and Head of the Family Law department at his well-respected firm. Renowned for delivering practical, astute advice in a friendly yet robust manner, he has handled a broad spectrum...
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So helpful Absolutely excellent service, everything was dealt with straight away They went above and beyond at every stage
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