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

16 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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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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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
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A highly accomplished law practitioner, Jemma Slavin is the Regional Director for London & the South East at a highly respected national law firm. Her well-established reputation helps her to support clients through what can be challenging times following a relationship breakdown. Her thorough approach to Family Law work...
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Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me A pleasure to deal with at a tricky time Excellent service, quick and informative in responses
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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.

    

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4.5 score
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53 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family team at a highly reputable legal firm, Jen Law advises and represents clients across a broad range of relationship and family disputes. Her expertise includes divorce, financial separation, cohabitation and TOLATA claims, relationship agreements, private children matters and domestic abuse, including non-molestation injunctions...
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Friendly & understanding Recommend them wholeheartedly Hard working team
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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.

    

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4.7 score
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152 reviews
Since qualifying as a Solicitor in 2009, Partner Emily Souch offers clients support and representation in divorce, financial settlements, children matters and wealth protection issues. She represents her clients in court should proceedings be needed when a settlement can’t be reached otherwise. Her efficient and empathetic manner allows the...
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Very professional, everything explained clearly and thoroughly Efficient, friendly, and very clear and helpful in explaining things Everything was explained in a way I could understand

Deborah Baker

Wollens     Barnstaple
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.6 score
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63 reviews
As a Partner in the Family Team of an esteemed law firm, Deborah Baker has 40 years of experience helping married and unmarried clients. She offers advice and support for numerous matrimonial matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, cohabitee issues, child arrangements, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She specialises...
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Deborah was so fantastic A trustworthy, reliable company Very knowledgeable, very considerate/caring

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Ramin Shamsolahi

Rosie Bracher     Barnstaple
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.6 score
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106 reviews
Known for dealing with all aspects of Family Law, Ramin Shamsolahi is an experienced and expert family lawyer. He specialises in cases of divorce and matrimonial finance and is known for his skill in helping clients with complex cases relating to farming, businesses, pensions and overseas assets. Using his...
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Feeling listened to, knowing that my case was in safe hands Understanding your requirements and interpreting them in a concise, simple way His communication was always clear and prompt
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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.

    

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4.6 score
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213 reviews
Recommended in the Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and the City Wealth Leaders List, Andrew Barton is an ‘out-of-the-box thinker’ supporting clients with high-value and complex financial work following a relationship breakdown. He oversees a wide range of cases that can include company assets, division of pensions, tax and...
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Trying to be as fair as possible, while understanding my needs Wonderful people they are all great Andrew was amazing in helping me through the mine field that is divorce

Victoria Oerton

Oerton Simm     Taunton
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.6 score
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7 reviews
Collaborative Lawyer Victoria Oerton is committed to resolving disputes through amicable and non-confrontational methods wherever possible, helping clients avoid the stress and expense of court proceedings. As co-founder of a specialist Family Law firm and the fifth generation of solicitors in her family, she brings a strong legal heritage...
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Victoria was outstanding throughout, her responsiveness was excellent Excellent advice, support & guidance I genuinely feel they went above and beyond for me

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.

    

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4.4 score
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93 reviews
Having read law at Cambridge, Rachael Shearmur qualified as a solicitor in 1989. She has practised family law for 30 years and supports married and unmarried clients in all aspects of a relationship breakdown, including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, ending of cohabitation arrangements, financial matters (for example property,...
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Approachable, friendly, communicative whilst being pro-active & thorough Appreciated the friendliness of all the staff I have encountered Polite and reassuring legal support/services

Rachel Daniells

Daniells Family Law     Taunton
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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3.0 score
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8 reviews
Family Law specialist Rachel Daniells has more than 20 years of experience advising and representing clients through a wide range of matrimonial and family proceedings. Having previously been a Partner and Head of Family Law at a large regional firm before establishing her own practice, Rachel brings extensive knowledge...
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Marie Justice

Kevin Shearn Family Law     Taunton
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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3.9 score
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15 reviews
Director Marie Justice is an experienced Family Law solicitor, advising clients through the legal and emotional challenges of relationship breakdown with sensitivity and practical expertise. Since qualifying in 2011, she has developed extensive experience across a broad range of Family Law matters, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial disputes,...
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Excellent professionalism, dedication, and client care Friendly and helpful, a simple service was required and they delivered Forever grateful for such a brilliant team, caring and compassionate

Chris Nicholl

Charlesworth Nicholl     Crediton
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.2 score
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27 reviews
An extremely experienced specialist divorce and family solicitor with a record that spans over 30 years, Chris is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this established law firm supporting clients in the Bideford area. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the...
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Professional & polite solicitors Staff are always friendly Prompt, efficient & professional service

Tony Wood

Tozers     Exeter
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.6 score
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139 reviews
Having qualified as a solicitor in 1988, Tony Wood brings decades of experience to his Family Law practice and is widely respected for his professionalism, supportive approach and approachable manner. He advises across all areas of family and matrimonial law, including divorce, separation, matrimonial finance and private family disputes....
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Genuinely helpful, responsive and friendly Amazing service, highly recommend They are very efficient, friendly and keep you updated all the way
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Nick Emson

WBW Solicitors     Exeter
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.6 score
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27 reviews
With 30 years of experience, Nick Emson is a highly competent family solicitor. His focus is on the financial consequences and disputes following a breakdown in a relationship, such as divorce and civil partnership, as well as wealth protection matters, including nuptial agreements. However, he is also regularly instructed...
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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.

    

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4.8 score
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177 reviews
CEO, director and head of the family team, Nick Dudman is an experienced family lawyer with 40 years practising law. He established a firm in 1996 that has since merged with another. Offering representation in a wide range of family law matters, he supports clients with divorce and matrimonial...
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He helped steer me through the legal steps We will certainly use Rundlewalker again should other issues arise in the future Nick gave me great advice even when I would want to react emotionally
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Darren Cleverdon

Dunn & Baker     Exeter
Serving Clients in Bideford

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

    

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4.2 score
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119 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family team at a highly respected law firm, Darren Cleverdon has built a strong reputation for his constructive and effective approach to Family Law, specialising in family and matrimonial matters since 1996. He leads the Family Department and advises across the full range of...
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He kept me fully informed the whole time and everything he said made sense My apprehensions disappeared Very professional, efficient and effective at dealing with the various issues

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