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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Basildon & Nearby

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Lauren Sadler

Sadler Cross Family Law     Essex Region    

4.9 score
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28 reviews
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As a Senior Partner at this firm that specialises solely in Family Law, Lauren Sadler has been handling family and matrimonial cases for 25 years, amassing extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as divorce, separation, financial settlements, child-related matters (including public law, child abduction, and special guardianship), and...
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Her knowledge and confidence with family issues have inspired me Excellent, clear advice. Put me at ease immediately Really helpful. Put me at ease. Felt very comfortable
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Sarah Dowie

Palmers Solicitors     Basildon    

3.8 score
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156 reviews
Senior Associate Sarah Dowie is a highly capable family lawyer with experience across the full range of issues arising from relationship breakdown. She advises clients on divorce and complex financial disputes, frequently involving the family home, multiple properties, pensions, shareholdings and spousal maintenance. Sarah also acts in sensitive children...
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Very helpful, quick and professional - I would use them again Fantastic service, friendly, expert advice, first class representation in court Always found them extremely efficient & professional
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Lisa Collins

Knights     Basildon    

3.0 score
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7 reviews
Lisa Collins is a Partner in the Family team and is recognised for her clear, practical advice and commitment to resolving matters swiftly, cost-effectively, and with minimal conflict. She has extensive experience across all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial settlements, and children matters. As...
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Chris Wall

Paul Robinson Solicitors     Benfleet    

4.5 score
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61 reviews
With more than 20 years of experience, Chris Wall is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at a highly respected legal practice. Having spent his entire legal career with the same firm, he has built an outstanding reputation for advising clients across all aspects of relationship...
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Excellent service, helpful and friendly, would definitely recommend them So helpful, very straight talking, answered all my questions and more Absolutely excellent in every way, highly. highly recommend

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Jane Lodeto

Browns Solicitors     Benfleet    

4.2 score
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23 reviews
With 20 years of experience, Jane Lodeto specialises in family law. She takes on various cases, including divorce, separation, financial disputes arising from a relationship breakdown and children matters. Her dedication to resolving issues amicably is demonstrated through her membership with Resolution, an organisation that sets out a code...
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I cannot recommend their services enough They dealt with everything in such a stress free environment Always helpful & efficient at getting the job done, would highly recommend

Corinne Parke

Keystone Law Ltd     Essex Region    

With 20 years of experience, Corinne Parke is an exceptionally talented specialist Family Law solicitor with experience in advising clients on divorce/separation, children disputes and nuptial agreements. Recognised in 2025 The Legal 500 edition, she was described as “very capable legally and warm and approachable with clients”. Her approach...
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Richard Chinery

THB Solicitors     Benfleet    

5.0 score
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23 reviews
Known for dealing with a diverse range of Family Law matters throughout his 40-year career, Richard Chinery is a highly respected solicitor with extensive expertise in relationship breakdown and matrimonial disputes. He advises clients on separation, divorce, financial settlements, children matters, nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and domestic abuse, with...
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I always felt supported and reassured Honestly couldn’t have asked for better representation From the very beginning, they were polite, approachable, & extremely helpful

Sue Shepard

Harvey Copping & Harrison     Wickford    

3.8 score
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10 reviews
With more than 34 years of experience, Sue Shepard has spent her entire legal career at the firm, having joined as a trainee solicitor in 1991 and progressing to Partner. She is a highly respected family lawyer, advising clients across the full spectrum of relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation,...
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Claudia Parks

CSP Family Law     Rayleigh    

5.0 score
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14 reviews
Founder of a specialist Family Law practice, Claudia Parks is widely recognised for combining meticulous legal knowledge with a supportive and reassuring manner. She advises clients across the full spectrum of family law, including divorce, judicial separation, nullity, financial arrangements, cohabitation disputes, children matters and cases involving domestic abuse....
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Would not hesitate to use her again Claudia made me feel at ease Claudia put me at ease straight away during my divorce/court process

Rebecca Antoniou

Kew Law     Rayleigh    

Empathetic Family Law solicitor Rebecca Antoniou is a Partner and Head of Department with over 14 years of experience exclusively in family law. She advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Rebecca is particularly recognised for her...
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Richard Busby

Fisher Jones Greenwood     Billericay    

4.5 score
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22 reviews
A Partner at a well-respected law firm, Richard Busby is a highly regarded family law lawyer with 20 years of experience. Preferring to conduct as much advocacy on his cases as possible, he has acted on numerous family law issues, including financial claims arising from the breakdown of relationships,...
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Professional. efficient and pleasant to deal with Very pleased with the service Reassuring to find a company that genuinely has your best interests in mind

Catherine Ashton

Sadler Cross Family Law     Essex Region    

4.9 score
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36 reviews
A Senior Solicitor and Partner at a highly-regarded law firm, Catherine Ashton has 20 years of experience as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor. She is well-known for advising clients in relation to a wide variety of family law matters including divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes, issues...
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Easy to talk to and gave me really clear and concise advice Catherine came across very knowledgeable and understanding I cannot thank you enough

Yvonne Hume

BTMK Solicitors     Westcliff-on-Sea    

4.1 score
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94 reviews
With 27 years of experience, Yvonne Hume is a skilled and knowledgeable Family Law solicitor who has dedicated her career exclusively to family and matrimonial work. As a Director of a well-established legal practice, she advises on a broad range of family matters, with particular expertise in cases involving...
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Maggie Kerrigan

Chennells     Westcliff-on-Sea    

5.0 score
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2 reviews
With a career of 20 years behind her, Maggie Kerrigan is an honest, methodical family lawyer who supports her clients through some of the biggest challenges. Her knowledge and expertise help her represent clients in various legal aspects, including divorce, cohabitation, children matters, nuptial agreements, wills, probate and powers...
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Claire Spurgeon

Pinney Talfourd     Brentwood    

4.8 score
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197 reviews
Partner at a Top Tier Law Form, Claire Spurgeon is a highly regarded solicitor known for her caring and approachable manner. With over two decades of experience, she advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including complex divorce and financial remedy cases involving businesses, property...
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Fantastic service, diligent, friendly and efficient Quick responses to questions and good advice Extremely helpful and clear

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Kaylee Justham

Rainer Hughes     Shenfield    

4.5 score
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80 reviews
Kaylee Justham has more than 10 years of Family Law experience, advising and representing clients across a broad range of relationship and family disputes. A Solicitor at a highly respected law firm, she assists with matrimonial matters, cohabitation disputes and private children law, combining practical legal expertise with a...
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A wonderful service provided in a professional timely manner Thorough, proactive, great communication Turnaround time and prompt email response was really exceptional

Hollie Symon

Drysdales Solicitors     Southend-on-Sea    

4.8 score
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178 reviews
As Partner and Head of the Family Law Department, Hollie Symon is widely recognised for her dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients. She advises on all aspects of Family Law which includes divorce, separation and financial disputes, including high-value and complex cases. Her expertise also...
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Everyone was friendly and easy to talk to, can’t praise them enough She was extremely helpful and guided me through the process Always had excellent advice and friendly service each time

Karen Dovaston

Dovaston Law     Southend-on-Sea    

4.5 score
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15 reviews
Known by her peers, clients, and other professionals as a leading Family Law practitioner, Karen Dovaston is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of a specialist practice. With over 25 years’ experience, she has extensive expertise in handling a wide spectrum of family disputes and is recognised by The Law...
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Karen was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her Excellent service Friendly, accurate and to the point advice