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The 22 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Widnes & Nearby

22 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Helen Miller

Stowe Family Law     Cheshire Region
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
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Helen Miller is a highly acclaimed Family Law expert known for delivering first-class service to clients with diligent, professional and compassionate services. She brings two decades of experience as a Managing Partner at a highly respected niche law firm. She's featured in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal...
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My experience with Helen and the wider team has been excellent Helen was understanding and extremely helpful with my situation Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration
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Cathy Achilles

Butcher & Barlow     Runcorn
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.3 score
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17 reviews
Chartered Legal Executive Cathy Achilles is a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and has 21 years of experience. Offering representation in a wide range of family law issues, she takes instructions in divorce, pre-proceedings with social services, care proceedings, children matters, non-molestation orders, occupation...
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Annemarie Hussey

Maria Fogg Family Law     Liverpool
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.4 score
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38 reviews
Annemarie Hussey is the Director and Head of the Family Department, known for her empathetic manner and ability to support clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. With a calm and reassuring approach, she helps individuals feel at ease while providing clear, practical advice on...
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They constantly kept me in the loop, empowered me, and supported me Compassionate hard working, friendly team Very satisfied with service and delivery, against all odds won my case

Jannine Jenkins

Levins Solicitors     West Liverpool
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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4.5 score
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224 reviews
Child Law specialist Jannine Jenkins is an approachable and experienced solicitor and is the Head of the Family Law division at a respected firm. She advises and represents clients on a wide range of issues affecting children and families, while also assisting with divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, and...
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Made what could be a stressful process easier to navigate Excellent from start to finish Spectacular solicitors with a firm grasp of the law and reality

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Hayley Catherall

MSB Solicitors     Widnes
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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4.8 score
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4 reviews
With 25 years of experience, Hayley Catherall is a highly regarded legal professional known for her attention to detail and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for her clients. Qualifying through CILEX, she is also a strong advocate for alternative routes into law and mentors apprentices within her firm. Hayley...
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Nick Hall

Forster Dean     Runcorn
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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5.0 score
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18 reviews
Head of the Private Client Team at this highly respected law firm, Nick Hall is a distinguished family lawyer with over 40 years of experience providing clear, practical and compassionate legal advice. He assists a broad range of clients with matters involving divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial issues, children...
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Very helpful and speedy with replies, they were a pleasure to work with Would definitely recommend Forster Dean Solicitors to anyone Brilliant service, friendly, efficient, and very professional

Karen Cann

Byrne Frodsham & Co     Widnes
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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4.2 score
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29 reviews
Karen Cann is a committed and hardworking Family Law solicitor, known for her clear and practical advice. With more than 16 years of experience, Karen provides thoughtful guidance to clients navigating the challenges of divorce, separation, financial disputes, and children matters. She is particularly skilled in handling complex, high-net-worth...
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Glad they were on my side Very professional, knowledgeable, & friendly, highly recommend Will do everything they can to help you through whatever you need

Catrin Parry

Watsons Solicitors     Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.2 score
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78 reviews
Known for her professional, calm, non-confrontational style, Catrin Parry is a Partner and Head of the Family Department with significant expertise in complex children cases. She advises and represents parents, children, grandparents, and guardians in Local Authority care proceedings, providing clear and supportive guidance in often sensitive situations. Catrin...
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Fantastic service and very professional They looked after me with friendly professional and absolute efficiency Excellent support and excellent advice in a trying time

Johanne O’Beirne

Hogans Solicitors     Rainhill
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.4 score
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7 reviews
Director Johanne O'Beirne has a wealth of Family Law knowledge and experience, with a particular focus on complex children matters. A highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor, she advises and represents clients across a broad range of cases, from straightforward disputes to challenging public and private children law...
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Amy Litherland

HCB Solicitors     Warrington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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4.1 score
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40 reviews
With over 20 years of experience in Family Law, Amy Litherland is a highly regarded specialist known for combining empathy with clear, practical advice. As Head of the Family Law Department, she advises on a wide range of matters including divorce, financial remedy proceedings and complex children cases. Amy...
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Jennifer Roulston

Steels Solicitors     Warrington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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4.5 score
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26 reviews
Jennifer Roulston is a highly experienced Family Law lawyer with 22 years of practice, bringing a calm and measured approach to even the most challenging cases. Since qualifying in 2004, she has developed broad expertise across all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial settlements and matters involving children....
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Philip Porter

Fiona Bruce Solicitors     Stockton Heath
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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4.5 score
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182 reviews
Philip Porter is a highly experienced Family Law specialist with over 30 years in legal practice, having focused exclusively on relationship and matrimonial matters since 1999. As Managing Partner and Head of the Family & Matrimonial Law team, he advises clients from diverse backgrounds on complex financial cases, often...
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Totally on top of the legal issues and very practical in his approach Excellent service and attention to detail Great service, informative and highly professional

Caroline Payne

BPS Family Law     Stockton Heath
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.5 score
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36 reviews
Caroline Payne is widely recognised for her work in high-stakes divorce and financial remedy matters, acting for clients whose assets span multiple jurisdictions and complex corporate or family structures. Known for her strategic insight and calm precision, she advises on disputes involving business interests, trusts, inherited wealth, international property...
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I would recommend them and their team Allowing you to be at ease owing to her compassion and understanding throughout BPS really helped me throughout my entire process in family court

Susan Howarth

Susan Howarth & Co     Northwich
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.5 score
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153 reviews
With 30 years of experience, Susan Howarth has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families through the challenges of Family Law disputes. Included in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame, she is widely recognised for her expertise and established her own specialist practice in 1997. Susan advises on...
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Excellent service from a friendly firm who listened and advised at every step Very helpful and informative, recommend to anyone Helpful, accommodating and professional

Ainsley Pritchard

Dootsons Solicitors     Warrington
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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3.9 score
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13 reviews
Known for her expertise in supporting clients with a diverse range of matters, Ainsley Pritchard is a highly experienced Family Law solicitor with 27 years in the profession. As Head of the Family Department at a law firm recognised for legal excellence, she advises clients on a broad spectrum...
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Great service, would highly recommend They are friendly family solicitors & I have no hesitation in recommending them Their attention to detail was excellent and their service prompt and efficient

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Claire Roberts

Brighouse Wolff     Skelmersdale
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.3 score
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7 reviews
With more than 25 years of experience, Claire Roberts is highly regarded for her clear, confident, and concise advice, delivered with compassion and empathy. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, she advises on a broad range...
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Nia Edwards

PSR Solicitors     Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.8 score
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120 reviews
Dedicated to making a genuine difference in her clients' lives, Nia serves as Head of the Private Client team at this well-regarded law firm, supporting individuals and families. Known for her empathetic and reassuring manner, she provides clear, practical guidance to help clients navigate the emotional and legal challenges...
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Friendly, professional and efficient service Would not hesitate to highly recommend them to friends and family Extremely professional, gave me first class advice as we explored all options

Elaine Shell

Jacobs & Co     Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.4 score
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44 reviews
Widely known for her extensive experience and empathetic approach, Elaine Shell began her career in 1979 as an office junior and has progressed in the same firm to become a highly respected solicitor in Family Law. She brings a deep understanding of the complexities involved in divorce, financial settlements,...
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Very professional and kindly helped with my situation Very good solicitors - Elaine Shell is excellent Very professional and helpful

Sue Delaney

BDH Solicitors     Ellesmere Port
Serving Clients in Widnes

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

    

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4.3 score
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43 reviews
Sue Delaney is the Founder, Director and Head of the Family Team at a well-established law firm. Sue combines extensive experience with a determined and client-focused approach, ensuring the best outcomes for families navigating a relationship breakdown. Specialising in child care and adoption cases, she is a member of...
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I would highly recommend this firm to everyone Very friendly staff and great service from the whole team Fantastic film, helped all they could with a positive outcome on my case

Colin Freeman

Freeman Jones     Warrington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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3.5 score
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2 reviews
A highly sought-after Family Law solicitor, Colin Freeman is known for representing clients in mediation and in cases reported before the Court of Appeal and High Court. Having practised predominantly in Family Law throughout his career, he has built an outstanding reputation for handling complex and high-profile disputes, acting...
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Kath Geere

Stephensons Solicitors     Wigan
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Widnes area.

    

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3.6 score
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170 reviews
Kath Geere has 40 years of experience supporting clients during Family Law conflict. Drawing on more than four decades of legal knowledge, she provides clear, compassionate guidance to individuals and families facing difficult and often emotional circumstances. Kath is particularly recognised for her expertise in children matters, advising on...
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Best solicitor around Very helpful all through the process Could not of hoped for a better outcome
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