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The 12 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in South Shields & Nearby

12 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Carolyne Hargreaves

PGS Law     South Shields    

4.4 score
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38 reviews
20+ Years Experience & Fixed Fees
Partner and Head of the Family Department and Legal Aid Supervisor for the firm, Carolyne has specialised in family law for over 20 years, building an excellent reputation across the north east region. Her varied caseload includes advising on divorce and separation, children matters, financial relief, cohabitation disputes, care...
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They are always highly professional Staff welcoming, solicitor very knowledgeable Friendly, good communications and efficient
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Gill Wright

Hannays     South Shields    

3.9 score
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38 reviews
Director and Head of the Children and Family team at this reputable firm, Gill has been a specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor for 25 years. Specialising in children law and a member of The Law Society Children Law Accreditation Scheme since 1998, she is able to act on...
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Consummate professionals. Highly recommended Would recommend this solicitors at every chance Excellent staff and excellent service
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Julia Halling

Forresters     Jarrow    

4.3 score
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36 reviews
Julia is a Director at the firm and is Head of the family department. She is a specialist family law solicitor with over 20 years of experience in matrimonial work. She regularly represents children, parents, grandparents, and other family members in care proceedings and in cases when social services...
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Excellent solicitors, extremely professional, so friendly and helpful Given the best advice possible & I would recommend Forresters to everyone Upfront & direct, don't beat around the bush, professional & informative
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Lisa Russell

David Gray     South Shields    

4.7 score
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15 reviews
Specialising in family law for over 16 years, Lisa prides herself on bringing sensitivity and compassion to her role, which includes advising clients in all areas of family law involving divorce, financial settlements, domestic abuse, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, civil partnership dissolutions, child abduction, child arrangements, surrogacy, and care...
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Make you feel very calm A+ Very efficient

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Clare Usher

Hindle Campbell Law     North Shields    

4.3 score
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55 reviews
Heading up the Family Department at this progressive law firm, Clare has an enviable track record in successfully handling family matters arising from a relationship breakdown. Boasting a 25 year career, she provides advice and assistance on divorce, separation and all issues relating to children and finances including acting...
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Honest, fair, thorough, tactical and evidently expert in her field Having found Clare, I would recommend her to anyone in my predicament Absolutely brilliant, polite, helpful and gets results

Tracy J. Taylor

Kidd Spoor Taylor     North Shields    

4.6 score
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9 reviews
Principal Solicitor at this trusted law firm, Tracy holds a strong reputation for her work in family law, practising in this area of law for more than 35 years. A member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and the Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she advises and represents...
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Hayley Stoker

PGS Law     South Shields    

4.4 score
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38 reviews
Working in the legal profession for almost 40 years, Hayley has is one of the most experienced family law professionals in the region. Her considerable experience spans all aspects of family law, in particular dealing with divorce, financial settlements, domestic abuse and Children Act proceedings. Known for being extremely...
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David Place

Richard Reed     Sunderland    

4.4 score
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86 reviews
David has over 20 years’ experience and prides himself on his practical, no-nonsense approach in order to provide a clear and supportive service to his family law clients. Director at the firm, he represents clients on a range of matters with particular expertise in cases relating to children. A...
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Extremely professional & helpful service & advice, highly recommend. Professional and efficient Very professional

Jacqueline Emmerson

Emmersons Solicitors     Sunderland    

4.5 score
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67 reviews
A highly esteemed family law expert and Managing Director and Founder of this multi award-winning law firm, Jacqueline is one of the region’s most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors with over 30 years of expertise to call upon. She specialises in all aspects of family law, including divorce...
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Very helpful, professional and nothing was too much bother to them Very efficient, with useful guidance on how to proceed Thank you very much for all your help and assistance

Charlotte Hall

Hadaway & Hadaway     North Shields    

3.9 score
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51 reviews
A longstanding member of the firm since qualifying in 1995, Charlotte is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Department. With a calm, yet determined manner, she provides comprehensive advice to clients on a range of matters including divorce and civil partnership dissolution, separation, property and financial disputes,...
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Really good advice, these solicitors really care about people Professional and efficient service Very polite and professional

Paul Dodds

Paul Dodds Law     Wallsend    

4.3 score
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63 reviews
Adopting a solutions focused approach to his family law cases, Paul is a Senior Partner at the firm and Head of the Family Law Department. Offering legal advice and representation since 1979, he has vast expertise and knowledge on the full range of matters including divorce, separation, asset division...
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Paul Dodds Law firm is an outstanding solicitor firm Best for family law They are attentive to detail & mindful of sensitive issues

Kay Boswell

K.Boswell & Company     Washington    

4.6 score
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64 reviews
Founder of this highly regarded firm established in 1989, Kay is one of the most experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the South Shields area. With an encyclopaedic knowledge of all areas of family law, she is particularly sought after for her expertise in children matters. Kay is...
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Great service, people and communication, highly recommend Would definitely recommend Fantastic customer service, go above and beyond to help