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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Morpeth & Nearby

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Nicky Hunter

Stowe Family Law     North East region
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
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Standing out for her ability to deliver pragmatic and realistic Family Law advice and to offer creative solutions across the full spectrum of matrimonial law issues, Nicky Hunter is a highly regarded legal expert at this specialist law firm and is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal...
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Nothing was too much trouble. Sensitive and friendly Efficient, supportive and fantastic communicators Nicky is a breath of fresh air and made me feel at ease straight away
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Julie Nicholson

Alderson Law     Morpeth
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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3.8 score
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25 reviews
Julie Nicholson, Joint Head of the Family Law team, brings over 25 years of specialist experience and advises on the full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, and children cases. Among the first solicitors to achieve accredited advanced family law specialist status, she is also...
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Tony Hetherington

Adams Hetherington     Ashington
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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3.5 score
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20 reviews
Tony Hetherington has more than 40 years of Family Law experience, with a longstanding reputation for supporting clients through some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Specialising in family and child care matters, he advises and represents clients across a broad range of issues, bringing a wealth...
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Helpful and friendly staff Would recommend Fantastic service

Helen Holmes

Yarwood Holmes Law     Cramlington
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.6 score
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9 reviews
Managing Director Helen Holmes is a locally recognised top Family Law Solicitor, known for her passion and expert knowledge. During her 20-year career, she has assisted clients in various aspects, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, and cases involving children. As a Founder of a legal firm that has now...
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Service of the highest quality with timely communication & with great expertise Handled my case with sensitivity and the utmost professionalism Never experienced such empathy and understanding

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Victoria Lant

Browell Smith & Co     Ashington
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.6 score
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22 reviews
Head of the Family Law Team, Victoria Lant is an experienced solicitor with more than 20 years of expertise advising clients through the legal and practical challenges that arise following relationship breakdown. She oversees a broad range of matrimonial and relationship matters, including divorce, separation, complex financial disputes, arrangements...
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Would highly recommend them Making the whole process easy Have your best interests at heart

Jo Scott

Sintons Law     Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.3 score
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148 reviews
Jo Scott is one of the best-known local Family Law experts, with more than 30 years of experience and extensive expertise in relationship and matrimonial matters. A trained Collaborative Lawyer since 2010, she is committed to helping clients resolve disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way wherever possible. Jo...
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Always acted in my best interests Top class service Can't recommend Sintons enough

Emily Cannell

Mincoffs     East Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.8 score
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377 reviews
Described as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ in The Legal 500, Emily Cannell has 16 years of experience and is head of the Family department at a prestigious law firm. With extensive experience in all Family Law matters, she supports clients in numerous issues, including divorce, separation, private law children...
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Excellent service, friendly and efficient My experience in using this company was great Excellent service from start to finish, very professional and helpful
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Fiona Ryans

Hay & Kilner     Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.3 score
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36 reviews
Having qualified in 1992, Fiona Ryans has significant experience in Family Law, supporting clients for more than three decades through the challenges of relationship breakdown and family disputes. Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 2025, she has built a strong reputation for her expertise in financial...
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Always get a great service Made to feel at ease Genuinely interested to get my legal issue sorted as quickly and smoothly

Jacqueline Emmerson

Emmersons Solicitors     Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.5 score
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173 reviews
With over 30 years of experience, Jacqueline Emmerson is the Director of Strategy and Head of Family and Private Client at one of most respected family and private client solicitors. She advises on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial settlements, and children matters, as well as...
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Wonderful client services Good communication, knowledgeable and practical Whole process was so quick & stress free, I will definitely be using again

Paul Dodds

Paul Dodds Law     Wallsend
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.5 score
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118 reviews
Founder of his own specialist Family Law firm, Paul Dodds is one of the most experienced practitioners locally, bringing 46 years of dedicated expertise to his work. Now Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law Department, he advises on divorce, separation, complex financial matters, cohabitee disputes, pre-nuptial agreements,...
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Paul is methodical, determined and absolutely devoted to his clients Paul himself is warm & approachable, can't recommended the practice enough Always executed in a polite, professional, efficient & timely manner
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Gemma Iceton

Ward Hadaway     Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.1 score
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63 reviews
With over 19 years of experience in Family Law, Gemma Iceton is a capable and highly professional divorce solicitor. Described by clients as compassionate, approachable, and “tireless in pursuit of the best outcome,” she advises on all aspects of family law, including separation, divorce, child arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements, and...
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Level of professionalism, knowledge & attention to detail was excellent Experience, intelligence, common sense, empathy and attention to detail She provided very good advice and kept me informed of the process

Wayne Lynn

Irwin Mitchell     Central Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.6 score
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104 reviews
Wayne Lynn has 30 years of Family Law experience, with a strong reputation for advising clients in complex and high-value financial disputes arising from relationship breakdown. He specialises in divorce, separation, nuptial agreements and matters affecting unmarried couples, including financial claims and children disputes, with particular expertise in relocation...
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My experience has been very professional and satisfactory I feel any issues have been responded to in a clear and timely manner You are center of all variations with them guiding you through your options

Charlotte Hall

Hadaway & Hadaway     North Shields
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.6 score
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168 reviews
Overseeing a variety of Family Law issues, Charlotte Hall is a highly experienced Partner and Head of Department with over 30 years of practice. She advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, separation, financial and property disputes, children issues, and...
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Fantastic support and professionalism throughout Professional and efficient service Really good advice, these solicitors really care about people

Sue McArthur

EMG Solicitors     Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.0 score
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40 reviews
Sue McArthur is a Senior Associate Solicitor at a prestigious law firm with over 30 years of experience in Family Law. A Resolution Accredited Specialist in financial matters for both married and unmarried couples, she is also an Accredited Family Mediator and a trained Collaborative Lawyer, committed to helping...
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Exceptional service as always Would highly recommend High standard

Joanne Major

Major Family Law     Newcastle & North East
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.9 score
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449 reviews
An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of Family Law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing...
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Highly recommend Joanne to anyone seeking clear, compassionate, & expert advice Gave concise, clear & direct actionable advice in a compassionate & informed way We have already recommended Major Family Law to an acquaintance

Christian Butler

Knights     Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.6 score
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50 reviews
A Partner with more than two decades of practice, Christian Butler has extensive experience across the full spectrum of Family Law. An acknowledged expert in high and ultra-high net worth divorces and separations, he regularly advises on matters involving complex assets such as companies, pensions, trusts, land and property...
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The way I was treated throughout was fantastic Very good service from start to finish, would highly recommend their service Exceptional service, customer care and excellent communication

Lucy Mead

David Gray     Newcastle
Serving Clients in Morpeth

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

    

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4.7 score
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619 reviews
Praised for her communication and negotiation skills, Lucy is a go-to expert in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family Department, she has practised exclusively in family law since 2001, providing advice and representation on a broad spectrum of matters. Lucy has an excellent success...
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Providing specialist support every step Friendly, efficient and helpful Really happy with their service, extremely transparent, highly recommend
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