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The 13 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Sunderland & Nearby

13 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Carolyne Hargreaves

PGS Law     Tyneside
Serving Clients in Sunderland

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

    

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4.4 score
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47 reviews
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One of the stand-out divorce and family solicitors, Carolyne Hargreaves has over 24 years of experience in all aspects of Family Law. Partner, Head of the Family Department and Legal Aid Supervisor, she offers expert advice and representation on divorce and separation, children matters, financial relief, cohabitation disputes, and...
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At all times the advice has been superb They are always highly professional I have to say they are a fantastic company
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Christopher Birch

Stowe Family Law     Sunderland
Serving Clients in Sunderland

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

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
Consistently praised for his expert negotiation skills and high success rate in Family Law cases, Christopher Birch is Managing Partner at this highly acclaimed specialist family law firm. Renowned for his sharp, knowledgeable, and no-nonsense approach, he offers exceptional advice on all matrimonial and family law matters and has...
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Great practice in my eyes helped me through a horrible time Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me Nothing was too much trouble. Sensitive and friendly
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Jacqueline Emmerson

Emmersons Solicitors     Sunderland
Serving Clients in Sunderland

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

    

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4.5 score
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77 reviews
With over 30 years of experience, Jacqueline Emmerson is the Director of Strategy and Head of Family and Private Client at one of most respected family and private client solicitors. She advises on all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, financial settlements, and children matters, as well as...
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Quick to respond and very helpful, professional service Everything was explained very clearly and I would highly recommend their service They went above and beyond at short notice

Susan McCabe

Peter Dunn Solicitors     Sunderland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Sunderland area.

    

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4.1 score
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57 reviews
Trained Collaborative Lawyer Susan McCabe is a Family Law specialist, Director and Head of the Family Law Department, known for combining a sensitive approach with pragmatic advice focused on achieving positive outcomes. She advises on divorce, separation, financial matters arising from relationship breakdown, cohabitation disputes and pre- and post-nuptial...
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Personalize & explain all details clearly, recommended 100% Always an exceptional level of service, very competitive Need help with family law please contact this team you won’t be disappointed

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Rebecca Cresswell

Sweeney Miller     Sunderland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Sunderland area.

    

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4.7 score
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479 reviews
Rebecca Cresswell started her career as a Chartered Legal Executive and cross-qualified as a solicitor. Working exclusively in Family Law, she takes on a wide range of cases for married and cohabitating couples, including divorce, separation, financial remedies, TOLATA cases and private children matters. Her financial work includes the...
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Friendly, helpful and efficient Would definitely use them again, highly recommended Efficient, professional service, communication with us was informative & quick

Cassandra Spenceley

Richard Reed     Sunderland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Sunderland area.

    

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4.5 score
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127 reviews
An award-winning Solicitor-Advocate, Cassandra Spenceley is an experienced specialist who in 2020 became a Director and Solicitor within a well-known legal firm’s Family department. She has extensive experience in both public and private law proceedings, representing parents, family members and children in complex cases concerning children’s welfare. Cassandra is...
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Professional and efficient Fantastic from start. Thank-you so much Empathy and care handling my issue

Hayley Stoker

PGS Law     Tyneside
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Sunderland area.

    

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4.4 score
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47 reviews
Dedicated in her approach, Hayley Stoker is a Family Law specialist with over 40 years’ experience under her belt. Known for her compassion and her ability to build lasting relationships with her clients, she offers balanced, realistic advice on a range of matters including divorce, financial settlements, domestic abuse...
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At all times the advice has been superb Friendly, good communications and efficient I have to say they are a fantastic company

Victoria Newton

Ben Hoare Bell     Sunderland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Sunderland area.

    

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3.6 score
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51 reviews
With 15 years of experience practising exclusively in family law, Victoria Newton is a dedicated and compassionate solicitor who advises on the full range of family law matters, with a particular focus on public law children proceedings involving Local Authorities and complex child arrangement disputes. She represents a diverse...
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Excellent solicitors, worked effectively and efficiently on my behalf I cant recommend this solicitors enough Top quality staff, reliable information, can't fault their service

Kay Boswell

K.Boswell & Company     Washington
Serving Clients in Sunderland

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

    

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4.6 score
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82 reviews
Kay Boswell has more than 35 years of experience in Family Law and is the Founder of a reputable legal firm established over three decades ago. She has developed particular expertise in children matters, representing children, parents and extended family members in both public and private proceedings. Kay advises...
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Amazing solicitor, first class, honest woman who keeps you informed Couldn't fault Kay or the rest of her team, thank you all for everything Fantastic customer service, go above and beyond to help

Gill Wright

Hannays     South Shields
Serving Clients in Sunderland

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

    

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3.8 score
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59 reviews
The lead of the Children and Family team at a highly respected law firm, Gill Wright has more than three decades of Family Law experience and particular expertise in Children Law. She represents children, parents, grandparents, guardians and extended family members in public and private Children Act proceedings, including...
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Very professional & good customer care Excellent staff and excellent service First class went above and beyond for us

Charlotte Hall

Hadaway & Hadaway     North Shields
Serving Clients in Sunderland

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

    

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4.6 score
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168 reviews
Overseeing a variety of Family Law issues, Charlotte Hall is a highly experienced Partner and Head of Department with over 30 years of practice. She advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, separation, financial and property disputes, children issues, and...
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Very polite and professional Fantastic support and professionalism throughout Professional and efficient service

Julia Halling

Forresters     Jarrow
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Sunderland area.

    

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4.4 score
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60 reviews
Director Julia Halling is the Head of the Family Department at a highly respected law firm. As a specialist Family Law solicitor, she has 20 years of experience, taking instructions in a variety of cases such as divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, separation, cohabitee issues, financial settlements and domestic...
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Excellent solicitors, extremely professional, so friendly and helpful Professional and Efficient - What more could you ask for Given the best advice possible & I would recommend Forresters to everyone
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