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

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Jemma Slavin

Stowe Family Law
Devon

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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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Emily Souch

Brewer Harding & Rowe
Bideford

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.7 score

61 reviews

Emily is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this well established firm in Bideford who is known for building excellent client relations and offering clear, honest advice. Her cases cover all aspects of relationship breakdown including divorce and the associated financial issues, separation, and private children cases,...

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Could not ask for a better solicitor Very helpful, I found the staff relaxed and friendly Very helpful and explained everything clearly

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Jen Law

Slee Blackwell
Bideford

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.4 score

38 reviews

Head of the Family Law department, Jen has a proven background in family law and provides advice and assistance on the full spectrum of matters including divorce and financial separation, cohabitation (TOLATA) claims, relationship agreements, private law children cases, domestic abuse, non-molestation injunctions, occupation order applications and change of...

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Prompt responses & understanding Very competent & informative Jen Law, who was amazing! Clever, competent, and very tactful

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Deborah Baker

Wollens
Barnstaple

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.7 score

45 reviews

A Partner in the Family Department at this reputable law firm, Deborah has been providing legal advice relating to the family and relationships for over 40 years. She has a wide-ranging caseload from divorce, separation and financial disputes to cohabitee disputes, child arrangements and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Deborah...

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The staff were polite & conscientious Very helpful and friendly A trustworthy, reliable company

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Rosie Bracher
Barnstaple

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.6 score

55 reviews

Offering excellent client service and with a track record of achieving successful outcomes for his clients, Ramin has secured an enviable reputation for his family law work in the Bideford area. Dealing with a variety of cases, he specialises in divorce and matrimonial finance with a particular interest in...

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Helping me achieve a good outcome and way forward from my situation Ramin provided a very efficient and effective service From start to finish Ramin helped to navigate me through my divorce

Andrew Barton

Stephens Scown
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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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Enabled me to feel that I was able to achieve a relatively fair outcome Took great care to ensure I understood the process from start to finish He acted with the utmost professionalism and was very sympathetic at all times

Angela Luxton

AmicusLaw
Taunton

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

3.6 score

21 reviews

Progressing from legal secretary, to Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and then qualifying as a solicitor in 1995, Angela has dedicated her career to family and matrimonial law. She acts for clients on the full spectrum of matters including divorce, disputes relating to children, property and joint...

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Nick Dudman

Rundlewalker
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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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Really brilliant and non-judgmental service We will certainly use Rundlewalker again should other issues arise in the future He helped steer me through the legal steps

Darren Cleverdon

Dunn & Baker
Exeter

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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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Dedication and commitment that Darren and his team showed me First rate practice, work quickly and efficiently, highly recommended His advice helped to minimize the "pain" and time it took

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Kevin Shearn Family Law
Taunton

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.2 score

6 reviews

Founder of this specialist family law firm, Kevin has been a qualified solicitor for over 30 years, representing individuals and families across the full spectrum of family law matters. He now practises exclusively in complex legal cases relating to children. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation...

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Victoria Oerton

Oerton Simm
Taunton

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.3 score

4 reviews

Co-founder of this specialist family law firm established in 2013, Victoria is a trusted and committed family law expert who specialises in all matters pertaining to the family and relationships. She offers pragmatic, constructive, and individualised advice to help clients find the best way forward in divorce, separation, and...

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Very welcoming Highly recommend Very professional & friendly

Rachael Shearmur

Gilbert Stephens
Central Exeter

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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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They are excellent beyond measure and very professional Great commitment Kept contact with me all the way through

Nick Emson

WBW Solicitors
Exeter

Serving Clients in Bideford

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Bideford 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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Chris Nicholl

Charlesworth Nicholl
Crediton

Serving Clients in Bideford

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

4.0 score

23 reviews

Providing practical, sympathetic advice and support during an emotionally challenging time for couples and families, Chris is a go-to family law specialist and heads up the Family Law team at this reputable firm. With a 30 year career as a solicitor, she advises on family matters for married and...

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Staff are always friendly No hesitation in using them again Prompt, efficient & professional service

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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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