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The 11 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Woodbridge & Nearby

11 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Stephen Smith

Mezzle Law     National    

5.0 score
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146 reviews
Matrimonial Finances Expert
One of the stand-out divorce and family solicitors covering the region, Stephen Smith is a Partner at this progressive, innovative, and international law firm. As a trusted expert with an exceptional track record of success in Family Law matters, he is sought after for his work in matrimonial financial...
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Michelle Chemli

Marshall Hatchick     Woodbridge    

3.4 score
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24 reviews
Priding herself on offering practical and realistic advice, Partner Michelle Chemli is an experienced family lawyer. Her initial career gained her exposure to civil litigation, but now she concentrates on all aspects of matrimonial disputes, including divorce, separation, financial consequences, children, nuptial agreements and cohabitation. Her casework begins by...
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Michelle and her team acted for me in my rather complicated divorce Did an incredible job representing me, I could not praise you enough Explain everything so you can understand without a lot of jargon
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Sue Wardropper

Barker Gotelee     Martlesham Heath    

4.7 score
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59 reviews
Known for her empathy and praised by clients for her “quick and fast involvement and every support”, Sue Wardropper is a Senior Associate Solicitor and Head of the Family Department at a respected law firm. With 30 years of experience and expertise, she takes instructions in numerous disputes, including...
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Friendly, helpful service I am confident in the service they have provided Very thorough, and extremely helpful in assisting me

Amanda Erskine

Kerseys     Woodbridge    

5.0 score
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9 reviews
Through a family law career that began 13 years ago, Amanda Erskine has built a strong reputation for her compassionate client care and practical, solution-focused advice. Offering guidance and representation in numerous matters, she takes instructions in divorce and separation, financial issues arising from relationship breakdown, arrangements for children,...
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Excellent advice, easy to talk to & very thorough and understanding Very professional, and swift Everyone is really friendly, approachable and professional, highly recommended

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David Wilson

David Wilson Solicitors     Ipswich    

With 27 years of experience, David Wilson is the Founder of a niche Family Law firm and a highly regarded specialist in relationship breakdown matters. He advises on a full spectrum of issues, including divorce, separation, and financial disputes, providing clear and practical guidance to clients. David is particularly...
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Timothy Owers

Jackamans     Ipswich    

3.7 score
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60 reviews
Partner Timothy Owers has 35 years of Family Law knowledge, expertise, and experience helping clients navigate the legal complexities that can arise following the breakdown of a relationship. Head of the Family Law Department and a Partner since 1995, he advises on a broad range of family and matrimonial...
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Helpful staff, all good, had some good advice Great service, always good with time keeping & updating you on progress promptly

Georgina Rayment

Prettys Solicitors     Ipswich    

3.7 score
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23 reviews
Georgina Rayment is a highly efficient and experienced family lawyer who has been repeatedly recognised as a ‘Star Associate’ in Chambers & Partners and named as a ‘Leading Partner’ in The Legal 500 (2026 edition). Having practised family law for over 20 years, she has the knowledge to support...
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100/100 Amazing communication Brilliant service

Denise Head

Bates Wells & Braithwaite     Ipswich    

4.1 score
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47 reviews
With 30 years of experience, Managing Partner Denise Head advises clients through the complex legal and emotional challenges associated with relationship breakdown. Her practice covers divorce, separation, financial provision, business and inherited assets, cohabitation, civil partnerships, nuptial agreements and living together arrangements. Trained in collaborative law and a member...
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Brilliant, confident, clear advice and information, extremely helpful Eager to help and advise Truly outstanding professionals.

Katie Beaven

Birketts     Ipswich    

4.4 score
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67 reviews
Katie Beaven is a highly regarded divorce solicitor, featuring in the The Legal 500 (2026) as a ‘Leading Partner’. Known for her fantastic client service and strategy development, she provides a well-rounded advice and representation in all Family Law matters, including divorce, financial remedies, separation advice/deeds, dissolution of civil...
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My experience of their advice so far entirely positive Birketts were incredibly professional We could not have got here without their advice

Tina Inniss

Ashtons Legal     Ipswich    

3.9 score
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134 reviews
Legal Executive Tina Inniss has worked at the same firm since 1990 and became a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives in 2000. Her vast experience in Family Law provides her with the expertise and knowledge to take instructions in various matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, domestic...
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Compassionate, caring, supportive and professional Excellent representation and kept informed every step of the way Handled very quickly

John Simpson

Clements Solicitors     Ipswich    

4.8 score
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300 reviews
John Simpson has significant experience in Family Law, with more than four decades of dedicated practice and a reputation for commitment and legal expertise. A trained mediator and Collaborative Lawyer, he advises on divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, relationship breakdown, financial matters, domestic abuse and children issues. John is...
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From start to finish they have been excellent Everything was handled smoothly & with great results, highly recommend Made me feel at ease and clearly explained everything