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The 14 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Southport & Nearby

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Matthew Taylor

Stowe Family Law
Preston

Serving Clients in Southport

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

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4.5 score

1541 reviews

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A tactically and strategically astute family law solicitor, Mathew is a Partner at this highly regarded specialist family law firm. His breadth of experience allows him to advise on all family matters, and is particularly noted for his ability to resolve financial issues following a divorce, separation, or civil partnership dissolution. He is also frequently instructed to advise in respect of claims by unmarried cohabitants, whether in relation to disputed property interests in TOLATA proceedings or financial claims for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act. Matthew regularly acts for parents in disputes concerning child law, including those where a parent wishes to relocate with the children elsewhere in England and Wales or to another country. His approach to cases if unique to each client, though he is always seeking to resolve matters quickly and cost-effectively, whether that be via direct negotiation with opposing solicitors, or via court representation. Matthew also has a wealth of experience of pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, and is a Resolution accredited specialist for complex financial and cohabitation cases. Play the law firm’s video.

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Patricia Robinson

Slater Heelis
North West Region

Serving Clients in Southport

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

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4.9 score

1335 reviews

Partner in the firm’s renowned specialist family law team, Patricia is recognised for her exceptional technical knowledge in family law and her strong negotiation skills. She successfully combines her legal expertise with levels of compassion and support for her clients that come as a result of her 20 years...

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Sam Bushell

Brown Turner Ross
Southport

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.4 score

39 reviews

Sam is a highly competent family law specialist who prides herself on building relationships with her clients. Practising exclusively in family law for over 20 years, she is Managing Director and Head of Family Law at this forward thinking law firm, advising on a wide range of family issues....

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I certainly recommend this firm You are notified throughout the processes and kept updated Very supportive all the way through my divorce

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Tracy Willetts

Willetts & Co
Southport

Serving Clients in Southport

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

5.0 score

1 reviews

Founder of her own specialist family law firm established in 2012, Tracy offers high quality legal advice and representation on a range of issues affecting the family. Known for her ability to quickly get to grips with her clients’ individual circumstances, she can deal with divorce, separation, cohabitee issues,...

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Gill Cheetham

Brighouses Solicitors
Southport

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.4 score

40 reviews

Partner and Head of the Family team, Gill is a longstanding member of the firm and has been offering family and matrimonial advice since 1989. With vast experience and a depth of knowledge, she advises on all aspects of family breakdown including divorce and separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes...

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Adele Spence

Spence Family Law
Southport

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.7 score

23 reviews

Founder of this specialist family law firm, Adele is a dedicated and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor who specialises in all matters relating to relationship breakdown and family disputes. She is particularly sought after for her expertise in financial cases, often involving multiple property ownership, business assets, pensions...

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She is practical and realistic in setting expectations Divorce can be stressful, but that was taken away from me by Adele An excellent understanding of the law surrounding children’s matters

Sally Abrams

Napthens Solicitors
Southport

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.3 score

61 reviews

With an efficient and pragmatic approach to her work, Sally is a go-to expert in the field of family law with over 24 years of experience and knowledge. Often representing high profile clients, she can provide advice on all areas of family law including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships,...

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I have felt supported throughout the process Nothing was too much trouble Felt that she really cared which was really appreciated

Ian Brunt

Farleys Solicitors
Preston

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.7 score

57 reviews

Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and Partner at the firm, Ian boasts a 20 year career advising on family and matrimonial matters. His caseload involves divorce, ancillary relief and children matters, as well as the drafting of pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation...

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Very helpful and straight to the point Friendly, sincere service from the team at short notice, happily recommend Excellent service

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Helen Marriott

Brabners
Preston

Serving Clients in Southport

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

5.0 score

4 reviews

Highly commended in The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, Helen is an exceptional family specialist who is noted for being “very thorough, sensible and intelligent and manages very large and complex cases calmly and efficiently”. A Partner and Practice Group Head of Brabners Personal, she offers strategic advice...

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Angela Bartley

828 Law
Preston

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.8 score

31 reviews

Founder and Principal of this highly responsive law firm, Angela is an expert family solicitor who has a tireless work ethic and strong desire to assist clients during an emotionally challenging time in their lives. With an enviable track record in successfully handling family and matrimonial matters, her caseload...

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Very professional and friendly firm, sound advice resulting in great outcomes I received excellent service, friendly, helpful, & good communication throughout Fast, efficient and professional, would highly recommend

Mark Mosley

Vincents Solicitors
Preston

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.3 score

22 reviews

Partner and Head of Family Law, Mark is an intelligent and dedicated family solicitor who specialises in divorce, family finances, particularly regarding owner managed businesses, private law children, and drafting pre-nuptial agreements. He is a trained collaborative lawyer, an accredited mediator and a member of Resolution and can offer...

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Janine Hutson

Harrison Drury
Preston

Serving Clients in Southport

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

3.9 score

33 reviews

An astute and knowledgeable family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Janine deals with a range of family cases, including divorce, separation and disputes regarding arrangements for children. She is also able to advise clients in relation to the division of assets following a relationship breakdown, as well as prepare pre-nuptial...

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Professional and efficient A good quality service Lovely staff

Kath Geere

Stephensons Solicitors
Wigan

Serving Clients in Southport

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

3.7 score

128 reviews

With a 30 year legal career behind her, Kath has gained a reputation for family law excellence and is a Senior Associate at this well established law firm. Known for her outstanding contribution to the team and a favourite amongst clients, she handles a range of family law cases...

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Great outcome Service is very good Best solicitor around

Claire Roberts

Brighouse Wolff
Skelmersdale

Serving Clients in Southport

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

4.2 score

6 reviews

Qualifying as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in 1999, Claire is a well-respected and longstanding member of this reputable firm. She accepts instructions in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, injunctions and children matters. She is also able to advise in...

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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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