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The 14 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in South Ribble & Nearby

14 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Vicki McLynn

Slater Heelis     Preston    

4.7 score
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1718 reviews
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Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, Vicki McLynn is a highly-rated family and divorce solicitor with numerous other accolades, including being highlighted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth. Her considerable experience and knowledge across English and international Family Law is well respected and she is...
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The support and legal advice I received was excellent Your measured approach and carefully evaluated tactics produced a swift and outs Thank you for your steady and very capable handling of my case
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Lyndsey Kiley

Marsden Rawsthorn     Chorley    

4.0 score
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45 reviews
Associate Chartered Legal Executive Lyndsey Kiley is a compassionate and warm individual with a significant understanding of the legal aspects of Family Law. Providing advice and taking instructions in a diverse range of matrimonial and family disputes, she specialises in protecting a clients’ personal safety and assisting in securing...
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Will use again in the future Friendly, professional & responsive Would recommend
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Stuart Barton

Watson Ramsbottom     Chorley    

4.6 score
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42 reviews
With more than 20 years of experience, Senior Associate Stuart Barton is a highly regarded Family Law solicitor with a strong reputation for handling complex matrimonial disputes. He advises clients on a broad range of matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements and unmarried property disputes, with particular expertise in...
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Very friendly and helpful legal team, happy to give advice on the phone Efficient & kept in touch every step of the way, would definitely recommend First class service delivered by a first class solicitor, would recommend to all

Emma Panchal

Harrison Drury     Preston    

3.7 score
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47 reviews
Expert Family Law solicitor Emma Panchal is a Senior Associate Solicitor at a highly respected legal firm. She specialises in a broad range matters concerning the end of a relationship, including divorce, financial remedies and disputes between cohabiting couples, and is particularly recognised for her work in high-net-worth cases...
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Really good experience, would highly recommend and will utilise in the future Lovely staff Professional and efficient

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Mark Mosley

Vincents Solicitors     Chorley    

4.7 score
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54 reviews
Director of Family Law at a highly respected legal firm, Mark Mosley is an accomplished solicitor with over 25 years of experience. He advises on the full range of family matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, particularly those involving owner-managed businesses, private law children cases, and pre-nuptial agreements. A...
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Brilliant people, they go above and beyond Professional service, polite and friendly

Kim J Aucott

Slater Heelis     Preston    

4.7 score
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1718 reviews
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. Very informative and helpful Excellent professional service

Helen Lucking

Napthens Solicitors     Preston    

3.7 score
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140 reviews
Collaborative Lawyer Helen Lucking is an experienced Family Law solicitor who advises clients on a wide range of financial matters arising from relationship breakdown. She regularly handles complex cases involving substantial assets, including business interests, property portfolios and significant pension arrangements, and is trusted by directors, business owners and...
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Very professional, friendly and helpful staff Was immediately put at ease, responded promptly to all enquirers Always found them to be professional, attentive and excellent in all areas

Ian Brunt

Farleys Solicitors     Preston    

4.7 score
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78 reviews
With over 20 years of dedicated experience, Ian Brunt is a highly regarded Family Law specialist recognised for his focused and constructive approach to resolving disputes. He advises on all aspects of divorce, financial remedy, and children matters, as well as drafting and negotiating pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Ian...
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Highly recommendable Very helpful and straight to the point Excellent service
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Helen Marriott

Brabners     Preston    

4.3 score
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6 reviews
Highly acclaimed Family Law solicitor Helen Marriott has several notable distinctions, including The Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Spear’s 500, and a Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners. As Partner and Practice Group Head, she is widely respected for her calm, measured handling of...
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John Hirst

Laker Legal Solicitors     Preston    

4.7 score
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22 reviews
Co-owner, director and Head of the Family Law Department at a respected legal firm, John Hirst has 19 years of experience in the niche. Utilising his expert negotiation skills, he takes instructions in numerous aspects, including divorce, separation, matrimonial finance, private children proceedings, and cohabitee disputes. John is also...
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Professional, courteous and couldn't do enough to help A fantastic firm who took time to understand the issues at hand Excellent advise and support

Helen Shirbon

Forbes Solicitors     Preston    

4.0 score
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99 reviews
Helen Shirbon is an accredited specialist with Resolution, known for her expertise in Children Law and domestic abuse matters. As a Partner and Joint Head of the Family Department at a Top Tier Firm recognised by The Legal 500 (2026 edition), she advises and represents families in some of...
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I'd recommend them to anyone Showed patience and understanding Best possible solicitors to fight my cause

Sam Bushell

Brown Turner Ross     Southport    

4.2 score
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63 reviews
Sam Bushell leads the Family Law team as Managing Director, bringing over two decades of legal experience and a reputation for calm authority in high-stakes situations. Her practice spans complex divorce cases involving business interests, pensions, and tax-sensitive settlements, as well as child arrangements and pre-nuptial planning. Clients value...
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Very supportive all the way through my divorce Honest, caring and actually do what they say Professionalism and a sensible and fair final outcome, I highly recommend

Gill Cheetham

Brighouses Solicitors     Southport    

4.5 score
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59 reviews
Collaborative Lawyer Gill Cheetham is a highly experienced and respected practitioner who heads her firm's Family Department. Advising on a wide range of relationship and family matters, she assists clients with divorce, separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and issues concerning children. Over the course of her career, Gill has...
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Very helpful and pleasant Very professional, approachable, understanding, & friendly solicitors firm

Tracy Willetts

Willetts & Co     Southport    

4.5 score
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2 reviews
Founder Tracy Willetts has 27 years of Family Law experience, having dedicated her career to helping individuals and families navigate the legal challenges arising from relationship breakdown. After training with a prestigious family law firm in Liverpool and spending the first 15 years of her career there, she established...
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