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The 21 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Bishop’s Stortford & Nearby

21 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 Lauren is clear about what needs doing Lauren is very experienced and helpful, down to earth family law solicitor
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Phoebe Turner

Stowe Family Law     Bishop's Stortford    

4.4 score
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2174 reviews
Known for her experience and expertise in a broad range of private Family Law matters, Phoebe Turner takes instruction on numerous family matters, including divorce, complex financial disputes, nuptial agreements, cohabitation matters and injunction proceedings. She deals with complex and high-net-worth divorce cases and injunction proceedings. Phoebe advises in...
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Fantastic service, good communication and always kept up to date They always go over and above for their clients Committed to getting the best possible outcome for me
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Rosalind Fitzgerald

Rayden Solicitors     Bishop’s Stortford    

4.3 score
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6 reviews
A highly experienced family solicitor, Rosalind Fitzgerald is a specialist in financial matters following a relationship breakdown. She is well-known for supporting clients when they have significant business assets, third-party interests and public-sector pensions. Her diverse client list contains a range of backgrounds from professionals to high-net-worth individuals. Her...
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Lynn Cowley

Nockolds Solicitors     Bishop’s Stortford    

4.3 score
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68 reviews
With more than 35 years of Family Law experience, Lynn Cowley is a Partner and Head of the Family and International Team at an award-winning legal firm. Recognised consistently by the Legal 500 as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’, she is highly regarded for her work on complex and high-value financial...
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Super knowledgeable, helpful, & efficient Extremely efficient and proactive Fast response and sensitivity to each case from all points of view

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Sally Powell

Tees Law     Bishop’s Stortford    

4.2 score
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99 reviews
Sally Powell tailors her approach to the specific needs of her clients and their unique circumstances. As Executive Partner and Head of the Family Law Department, she is an accomplished family lawyer and divorce solicitor, widely recognised for her expertise in financial disputes arising from relationship breakdown. She frequently...
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Able to give expert advice in a language you can understand Professional Excellent service all round with really helpful and friendly staff

Carol Toulson

Holmes & Hills     Colchester    

4.1 score
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77 reviews
Recognised in The Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Partner’, Carol Toulson is a highly regarded Family Law specialist with a proven track record spanning more than 25 years. As Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this Top Tier firm, she advises married and non-married couples on...
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Helpful, excellent staff Can't recommend Holmes and Hills enough Extremely thorough, friendly and get the work done quickly

Shalini Subherwal

Whiskers     Harlow    

3.8 score
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79 reviews
Shalini Subherwal is a highly skilled Family Solicitor with 16 years of practice, recognised for delivering clear, practical and client-focused advice during some of life’s most challenging circumstances. Combining determination with genuine compassion, she takes instructions in all aspects of a relationship breakdown, including divorce, ancillary relief, cohabitation and...
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At every step of the way I was supported, fully briefed and advised Excellent service... professional & polite Was exemplary

Julia Wright

David Barney & Company     Stevenage    

4.8 score
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196 reviews
A Partner and specialist in child care law, Julia Wright began her legal career as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives before qualifying as a solicitor in 2007. Since joining The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme in 2009, she has developed extensive experience representing parents, children...
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Helpful at every turn, really easy to contact and quick to reply The whole process has been outstanding and we wouldn't go anywhere else Rapid turn around and communication was spot on

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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Very friendly and gave advice which I thought was fair and goal focussed Catherine listened to what I said, then, explained clearly Catherine came across very knowledgeable and understanding

Dee Finnegan

Spectrum Family Law     Harlow    

4.8 score
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20 reviews
With 37 years of experience, Dee Finnegan is a founder, director and Chartered Legal Executive of a specialist law firm, having specialised in Family Law for almost her entire career. With an excellent reputation in the field, she takes instructions in a wide range of matters with a particular...
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Highly recommend Efficient, thorough, flexible, balanced and very knowledgeable & professional Dee is honest and extremely knowledgeable

Sarah Orrell

Leonard Gray     Chelmsford    

4.6 score
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203 reviews
Known for her exceptional tactical and negotiation skills in Family Law, Sarah Orrell is the Partner and Head of the Family Law Team at a respected law firm. With 27 years of experience, she advises clients across all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, nuptial agreements,...
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Everything was arranged very promptly and explained clearly Made sure everything was smoothly progressed Can’t rate the support and advice more highly

Emma Bilsborrow

Adams Harrison     Saffron Walden    

3.9 score
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19 reviews
Partner and Head of Family Law Emma Bilsborrow is an experienced Family Law solicitor, providing tailored, practical advice to clients across a broad range of matrimonial matters. She has particular expertise in high-net-worth divorce, complex financial disputes and the division of substantial assets, helping clients protect their financial interests...
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Wonderful solicitors, trusted experts in their field Professional and efficient service Very good service

Lisa Collins

Knights     Chelmsford    

3.4 score
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10 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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Charlotte Knappett

Fisher Jones Greenwood     Braintree    

4.0 score
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167 reviews
With an efficient, responsive and composed manner, Charlotte Knappett is a widely respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor who brings vast experience to her role as Partner and Head of Family at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm. She has acted on behalf of a range of clients...
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Very professional and courteous Excellent service, dedicated hardworking staff, caring & compassionate Exceptional professional solicitors

Helen Kirkham

Foort Tayler Solicitors     Great Dunmow    

4.7 score
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73 reviews
Director Helen Kirkham is a well-known Family Law solicitor who advocates a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes. She is highly regarded for her ability to guide clients through separation, divorce, financial disputes, children matters including child arrangement orders, and cohabitation issues using constructive negotiation and mediation. A member...
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Highly recommend Professional and efficient Excellent in every job that they've done

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Helen Wilmott

Heckford Norton     Saffron Walden    

4.6 score
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21 reviews
Partner Helen Wilmott qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives 23 years ago and is now head of the Matrimonial department at a respected law firm. She provides expert advice and representation to clients in numerous Family Law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, injunctions, residence/contact in...
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Helen Quinn

Levy & Co. Solicitors     Witham    

4.2 score
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36 reviews
Expert Family and Children Law solicitor Helen Quinn has more than 25 years of experience supporting clients through complex and sensitive family disputes. She specialises in divorce, cohabitation disputes and all aspects of children law, including care proceedings, adoption cases and matters involving local authority intervention. Helen regularly represents...
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Kam Patel

Kayson Solicitors     Harlow    

5.0 score
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11 reviews
Known for her strategic thinking, Kam Patel is the Director and Principal Solicitor of a modern legal firm. She leads a team of highly regarded solicitors, guiding clients through the challenges that arise following a relationship breakdown with a clear, structured and forward-looking approach. Kam advises on a broad...
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My case was handled smoothly and with great care Taking the time to listen carefully and understand my situation Always making sure I felt supported and informed

Jill Wiggins

Cunningtons Solicitors     Braintree    

4.5 score
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151 reviews
Partner Jill Wiggins takes instructions in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, the dissolution of civil partnerships, financial disputes, injunctions and both public and private Children Act proceedings. Known for balancing clear, practical guidance with a genuinely empathetic approach, Jill supports clients through highly sensitive and emotional situations...
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Excellent service Knowledgeable and helpful professionals Staff are amazing and experts in their fields

Paul Davies

Hamilton Davies     Stevenage    

4.4 score
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71 reviews
Paul Davies has 40 years of Family Law experience and is a Director and Partner at a highly respected law firm. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1986, he has dedicated his career to Family Law, earning an excellent reputation among both clients and fellow professionals for his knowledge,...
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Paul’s guidance provided the best outcome in my case Always attentive and clearly explaining the potential options Knowledge, expertise & the kindness he showed me I will forever be grateful for

Zen Thompson

Curwens Solicitors     Royston    

4.5 score
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75 reviews
Zen Thompson is a highly respected and versatile Family Law solicitor, known for supporting clients through emotionally challenging circumstances with care and clarity. A trained Collaborative Lawyer, family mediator, and children arbitrator, he brings a well-rounded and pragmatic approach to resolving disputes following relationship breakdown. Zen advises on a...
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Clear and informative information, very supportive in a difficult time Couldn't recommend enough Outstanding service