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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Southend-on-Sea & Nearby

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Lauren Sadler

Sadler Cross Family Law     Essex Region
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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Really helpful. Put me at ease. Felt very comfortable Her knowledge and confidence with family issues have inspired me My initial 30 mins gave me so much useful information
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Lisa Dawson

Ellisons     Essex Region
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.4 score
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133 reviews
Starting her training contract at this reputable law firm in 2002 and rising through the ranks to Partner and Head of Family, Lisa Dawson is an experienced and accomplished family and matrimonial law expert. She offers exceptional advice and representation on divorce, dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation issues, financial...
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Lovely caring and friendly service Looked after me every step of the way Everyone is very professional and welcoming
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Nardia Tribe

Tolhurst Fisher     Southend-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.8 score
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394 reviews
A specialist family law solicitor at this trusted law firm, Nardia is appreciated for her patience and approachability as well as the technical expertise and experience to ensure that her clients are provided with the best possible representation throughout their case. With a 15 year career to draw upon,...
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Always friendly and offer great service Kept me informed throughout the whole process Extremely efficient and professional

Debbie Stanton

Beecham Fisher     Southend-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.5 score
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53 reviews
With particular expertise in resolving financial aspects following a relationship breakdown, Debbie Stanton has specialised her entire career in family law since qualifying in 2004. A member of Resolution, Debbie prefers to provide amicable and non-confrontational solutions to disputes, allowing for fair and just settlements to be reached outside...
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Ready to offer professional support and answer any questions The professional guidance, advice and reassurance was outstanding Always explaining things clearly and having my back at every step

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Maggie Kerrigan

Chennells     Westcliff-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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Karen Dovaston

Dovaston Law     Southend-on-Sea
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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Any queries were dealt with a rapid response which helped immensely Would highly recommend Karen Very knowledgeable, experienced, pragmatic and fair minded

Philip Giles

Giles Wilson Solicitors     Leigh-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.8 score
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237 reviews
Philip has built a strong reputation in supporting and working with his clients to ensure that they achieve a fair outcome with dignity and resilience following a relationship breakdown. Co-founder, Managing Partner and Head of Family Law, he is one of the most regarded family solicitors in the Southend-on-Sea...
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From start to finish very professional team They were easy to contact and always replied to emails or phone calls Prompt and efficient service - recommended

Catherine Ashton

Sadler Cross Family Law     Essex Region
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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You have literally been amazing throughout this whole process Catherine came across very knowledgeable and understanding Catherine was extremely helpful, answered all my questions

Jennifer Gamble

Vincent McCarthy     Southend-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.3 score
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8 reviews
Jennifer Gamble qualified in 2006 from a top 100 UK law firm and has since built a reputation for being down-to-earth and realistic in complex family law issues. Known also for her empathetic approach to work, she has experience working on abduction and private and public children cases. Offering...
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A very professional, caring solicitors that I would definitely use again Would highly recommend to my friends and family

Alison White

White & Co Solicitors     Southend-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.3 score
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10 reviews
With a career that has spanned 25 years, Alison White is highly acclaimed for her experience and expertise in children cases. Having been granted the Higher Courts (Civil Proceedings) qualification, she regularly appears in London’s High Court and specialist courts for children law issues. Providing advice and representing parents,...
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All the staff I’ve dealt with have been so kind and efficient I am so grateful to them all, and have recommended their services to many people Alleviated a lot of the stress

Yvonne Hume

BTMK Solicitors     Westcliff-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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Lauren Larkin

Paul Robinson Solicitors     Westcliff-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.5 score
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328 reviews
Lauren Larkin has 12 years of experience in Family Law, displaying a sensitive and approachable nature that provides a reassuring and calm service. Providing advice tailored to the goals and circumstances of her customer, she handles a diverse range of matters, including divorce, financial resolution, arrangements for children and...
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Worked well with us and our needs A totally reliable and first class solicitors, highly recommended Provided excellent service and great response

Hollie Symon

Drysdales Solicitors     Southend-on-Sea
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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Great solicitors, they handle everything thoroughly and efficiently Hollie totally impressed me from the moment we met She was extremely helpful and guided me through the process

Sarah Dowie

Palmers Solicitors     Rayleigh
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.7 score
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64 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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Personal service and delivery is second to none Sarah's empathy and guidance got me so far Fantastic service from Sarah

Claudia Parks

CSP Family Law     Rayleigh
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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 recommend Claudia for family law Very understanding and easy to work with, would recommend She provided honest and straightforward advice

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Rebecca Antoniou

Kew Law     Rayleigh
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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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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Daren Vythilingum

THB Solicitors     Shoeburyness
Serving Clients in Southend-on-Sea

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.3 score
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11 reviews
With 12 years of experience, Daren Vythilingum is the Partner & Head of Family Department of a well-respected firm. Empathetic and practical, he offers representation and advice to clients in all aspects of Family Law, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, cohabitation disputes, complex children matters and Pre-nuptial agreements. With...
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Sue Shepard

Harvey Copping & Harrison     Canvey Island
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Southend-on-Sea area.

    

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4.2 score
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25 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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Good solicitor, very helpful, very good service Very friendly, quick response to my queries and very helpful Very professional and puts you at ease, would definitely recommend them
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