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

12 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Gillian Taylor

Donald Race & Newton     Burnley    

4.1 score
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125 reviews
Gillian Taylor has 20 years of experience in Family Law, working on a diverse range of matrimonial and family issues affecting clients from all walks of life. She advises and represents individuals in matters including divorce, separation, financial disputes, domestic abuse cases and injunction proceedings. Experienced in supporting both...
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Polite and welcoming Efficient firm, very helpful and easy to contact Excellent professional service from start to finish
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Tony Rebello

Farleys Solicitors     Padiham    

4.2 score
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72 reviews
Associate Partner Tony Rebello brings over 40 years of dedicated experience in Family Law, having spent his entire career specialising exclusively in this area. He has an extensive and well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of matrimonial law, particularly divorce, financial remedy work, and both public and private children matters,...
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Lovely friendly staff Excellent service Always happy to help
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Craig Baldwin

Houldsworth Solicitors     Clitheroe    

5.0 score
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17 reviews
Craig Baldwin is a highly experienced Family Law solicitor with over 41 years of expertise in all areas of family and matrimonial law. Since qualifying, he has guided thousands of clients through the legal and emotional challenges that follow the breakdown of a relationship. Craig advises on a full...
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Friendly and very professional Great to deal with Happy to recommend

Colin Warner

Waddington & Son     Burnley    

Colin Warner is known for his involvement in numerous high-profile cases, with expertise spanning a wide range of complex children law and family disputes. Having worked in this area since the introduction of the Children Act 1989, he has represented children through their guardians in matters involving care proceedings,...
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Amie Ayling

Makin Dixon     Keighley    

4.8 score
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91 reviews
Amie Ayling is highly regarded as a rising star in Family Law by clients and peers. As a Partner at an award-winning legal firm, she is recognised for her expertise in international matrimonial law matters. She advises clients on a wide range of complex issues, including international child abduction,...
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Work fast to resolve the matters Very supportive Outstanding service

David Connor

WHN Solicitors     Rawtenstall    

4.1 score
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22 reviews
David Connor is a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500 (2025 edition) and is an experienced family solicitor, having worked in the field since 1990. As Head of the Family team, he provides services to help clients resolve matrimonial disputes, including divorce, separation, children matters, pre-nuptial agreements, and financial...
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Amanda J Palfreman

Finn Gledhill     Hebden Bridge    

4.1 score
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14 reviews
Solicitor Advocate and Partner Amanda J Palfreman is a long-standing member of an established legal firm, with more than 38 years of experience in Family Law, and now heads the Family Department. Highly regarded for her expertise in children law, Amanda regularly represents parents and children in care proceedings...
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Rachel Horman-Brown

Watson Ramsbottom     Darwen    

4.0 score
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167 reviews
Specialist Family Law solicitor Rachel Horman-Brown is a Director, Solicitor and Head of the Family Department at a well-respected law firm. Widely recognised for her expertise in domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control cases, she advises and represents clients in complex and often high-profile matters, attracting instructions from across...
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Excellent service, friendly and very professional staff I felt confident and well-supported from start to finish Handled my case with great attention to detail

Ann Hallmark

Walker Foster     Keighley    

4.5 score
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65 reviews
Senior Solicitor Ann Hallmark has more than 36 years of Family Law experience and is widely respected for her calm, measured approach to even the most demanding cases. She advises clients on a broad range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial disputes,...
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Faultless throughout Highly recommended, very efficient and communication is top notch Their professionalism and quality of service exceeded my expectations

Lucy Cohen

Williscroft & Co     Keighley    

4.5 score
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10 reviews
Having specialised in Family Law for more than 27 years, Lucy Cohen is regarded as an expert in supporting individuals and families through the challenges of relationship breakdown. She advises on a broad range of matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse, forced marriage, child abduction...
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I would definitely recommend them for family law Very knowledgeable and understanding Extremely helpful

Rhona Royle

Wrigley Claydon Solicitors     Todmorden    

4.1 score
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22 reviews
Manager of the Family Law department at a long-established legal firm, Rhona Royle has 30 years of experience with all aspects of marriage and relationship breakdowns. Her knowledge and expertise are regularly sought after in the financial aspects concerning the end of a relationship or negotiating and drafting nuptial...
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Deborah Hayden-Pawson

Hayden Solicitors     Rising Bridge    

4.8 score
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105 reviews
Deborah Hayden-Pawson is known for her friendly, supportive approach to Family Law, offering calm guidance to clients who are often facing difficult or vulnerable situations. She advises on a wide range of family matters, including divorce, separation, financial issues, children arrangements and nuptial agreements, and is recognised for helping...
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Extremely grateful for the support and guidance I received Professionalism, dedication, and client care were exceptional What stood out most was their calm, honest approach