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

13 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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Lauren was empathetic and warm Offers tailor-made solutions for any scenario My initial 30 mins gave me so much useful information
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Carol Toulson

Holmes & Hills     Braintree    

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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Extremely thorough, friendly and get the work done quickly Can't recommend Holmes and Hills enough Helpful, excellent staff
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Michael Hicks

Fisher Jones Greenwood     Braintree    

4.0 score
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167 reviews
With more than a decade of experience helping clients, Michael Hicks is well-versed in numerous family law matters, including divorce and financial matters, children law, cohabitation, domestic violence and injunctions. Aiming to advise and support clients so they navigate what is often a stressful and emotional time, he provides...
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Recommend them for any legal matters Came highly recommended and did not disappoint Fast, efficient & reliable service, team of solicitors are the best of the best

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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Step by step explanations in a clear and understandable way Immensely grateful to them for their prompt service Would not hesitate to recommend

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Karen Taylor

Essex Family Law     Chelmsford    

4.6 score
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15 reviews
Founder of a specialist Family Law firm, Karen Taylor offers bespoke services that match the current needs and future goals of her clients at an affordable cost. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, she is considered highly accomplished in divorce and family matters, taking instructions in divorce, judicial...
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Extremely helpful & informative Talked through all my options and I felt like she had my best interests at heart An outstanding solicitor

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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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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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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Catherine listened to what I said, then, explained clearly Easy to talk to and gave me really clear and concise advice Catherine was extremely helpful, answered all my questions

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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Helen was helpful & transparent Excellent in every job that they've done I felt much more relived and knowing what rights I have

Farhad Islam

Gepp Solicitors     Chelmsford    

4.3 score
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201 reviews
A Partner in a well respected law firm, Farhad Islam is an experienced divorce lawyer known for guiding clients through the challenges of relationship breakdown with empathy and clarity. He advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation, complex financial disputes, emergency applications such as freezing injunctions,...
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First class solicitor Professional and explained my queries clearly for me to understand Incredibly professional

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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Can’t rate the support and advice more highly Enabling us to achieve the best possible outcome Friendly, responsive, efficient and thoroughly professional

Louise Margiotta

Thompson Smith and Puxon     Colchester    

4.3 score
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109 reviews
Recognised as a ‘Leading Partner’ in The Legal 500 2026 edition, Louise Margiotta offers guidance and support to clients in numerous family law matters as Director and Head of the Family and Divorce team at a well-respected law firm. She handles various family matters, including complex financial issues involving...
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Very professional and extremely helpful A thoroughly professional law firm that exceeds expectations Amazing staff, so helpful

Ian Richardson

Sparlings Solicitors     Colchester    

4.2 score
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49 reviews
Ian Richardson is an experienced Family Law specialist with over 30 years dedicated to advising clients through divorce and separation. Known for his empathetic and client-focused approach, he has particular expertise in financial settlements following relationship breakdown. Ian is accredited by Resolution in complex lower-income financial remedies, private children...
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They were always on hand I have always found Sparlings very helpful when needing legal advice and help Would definitely recommend