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The 22 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Brighton & Nearby

22 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Joanne Houston

Just Family Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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Founder of this thriving specialist family law practice established in 2010, Joanne is appreciated for her professional and highly skilled approach that she has developed over more than 30 years as a family lawyer and divorce specialist. She is committed to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients,...
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Jo's team is small, personable, and highly effective Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent They are extremely knowledgable
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Gemma Thew

Stowe Family Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
A calm, meticulous and intelligent family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Gemma Thaw has a successful track record representing a broad range of clients on divorce, financial matters arising from divorce and separation, child arrangement disputes, as well as cohabitation issues and nuptial agreements. Offering an exceptional standard of service...
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Nothing was too much trouble. Sensitive and friendly Great practice in my eyes helped me through a horrible time They always go over and above for their clients
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Laura Dand

Goodman Ray     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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An experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Laura Dand is highly valued by clients for her knowledge and experience. Approaching cases with a calm and pragmatic demeanour, she takes instruction on various cases, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial provision following divorce, and cohabitee disputes. In addition, she is...
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Joanna Potbury

DMH Stallard     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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A Senior Associate at a highly respected law firm, Joanna Potbury is a commercially savvy and pragmatic solicitor. Dealing with a wide range of cases, she takes instruction in complex and high-net-worth divorces, private children law disputes, cohabitee 202agreements and wealth protection such as nuptial agreements. Well-versed in the...
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Brigitte Shakespeare

Cognitive Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.9 score
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61 reviews
Offering clients a friendly, compassionate and empathetic service, Brigitte Shakespeare has considerable talent in Family Law. Winning the Law Society’s Award for Outstanding Performance on the LPC, she qualified as a solicitor within the top 1% of the country and continued to build on that strong reputation. She handles...
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Brilliant service, easy to understand advice and very well communicated Receiving an excellent, professional and friendly service Excellent legal advice, very approachable team
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Ayesha Vardag

Vardags     National
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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192 reviews
Labelled as “Britain’s top divorce lawyer”, Ayesha Vardag is well-known in family law for having won a landmark Supreme Court case in 2010, changing the law to make prenuptial agreements legally enforceable in England and Wales. She is the founder and President of Vardags, a highly reputable law firm....
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Vardags gave me excellent advice with great empathy The level of customer service just simply stunning What a superb team. Second to none

Paul Britton

Britton & Time     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.6 score
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241 reviews
Founder and Managing Partner Paul Britton is widely recognised as one of the leading Family Law experts in his field, known for his strategic thinking, exceptional litigation skills, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients. Leading this highly regarded modern law firm, he advises...
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First class in explaining things how they are and the direction they need to go Express and friendly service, great professionalism from him and his entire team An absolutely fantastic team, super fast and friendly service without issue

Adam Douglas

Engleharts Solicitors     Hove
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.4 score
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195 reviews
A Consultant Solicitor and Head of Family, Adam Douglas is highly professional and accomplished in family law and litigation. Believing in mastering his brief, he is thorough, leaving no stone unturned in advising and representing his clients using his 32 years of experience to support his cases. He represents...
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Efficient, communicative and professional 5 stars Thoroughly recommended

Julian Hunt

Dean Wilson     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.2 score
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174 reviews
Ranked first in Family/Matrimonial in Chambers & Partners, Julian Hunt has had an extraordinary career and is also ranked in The Legal 500 which states he is “straight talking, trustworthy and well respected locally”. As Head of the Family Department and Partner, he oversees a wide range of cases,...
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Commitment to delivering excellent client service A very good experience throughout Helped make it as painless as possible
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Georgina Suman

Just Family Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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Well-known for her empathetic approach to the often stressful area of family law, Georgina has been practising in this field for over 20 years. Handling a wide spectrum of family matters, she can assist with divorce proceedings, separation and financial cases ranging from those with modest means to cases...
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Knowledge in their respective fields is excellent Small, personable, and highly effective They are extremely knowledgable

Lisa Burton-Durham

Family Law Partners     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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Group Director Lisa Burton-Durham is a Chartered Legal Executive with an excellent reputation for her work in Family Law. A Leading Individual in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories, she is dedicated to helping individuals experiencing a relationship breakdown. As a member of Resolution and a Collaborative...
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Delivered with clarity and patience and a dollop of compassion Legal brains, but with a human heart Went above and beyond at one of the worst times.
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Marie Stock

Mayo Wynne Baxter     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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Partner Marie Stock is well known for her commitment and professionalism in supporting clients through the end of a relationship. With over 18 years’ experience, she advises on a wide range of matters including divorce, financial remedy, separation agreements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, child arrangements, disputes involving unmarried couples,...
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Certainly feel we're in safe hands Professional, yet speak a language all can understand I have been guided and advised by professionals throughout

Lauren Guy

Edward Cooke Family Law     Hove
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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A Director, Family Solicitor, Mediator and Collaborative Lawyer, Lauren Guy is a highly respected professional with a specialism in surrogacy and modern families. Having been listed in The Legal 500 directory, she is listed as a “Recommended Lawyer” in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and “very capable and approachable” in...
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Professional and caring, and I highly recommend them I was very fortunate to have her acting for me Lauren most importantly always put the needs of my children first

Steve Collett

Bate & Albon Solicitors     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.9 score
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127 reviews
With 25 years of experience, Steve Collett is known for his expertise, practical approach and sensitive demeanour when helping clients through the challenges of relationship breakdown. He advises on a broad range of Family Law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, financial support for cohabiting couples, child arrangements, domestic abuse,...
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I would highly recommend their services Professional, communicative and lovely people too Such a great experience from start to finish
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Emma Taylor

GoodLaw Solicitors     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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3.9 score
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26 reviews
Partner and Head of Family at an esteemed law firm, Emma Taylor is a Chartered Legal Executive with a respected career. With 18 years of experience in Family Law, she specialises in children law, including contact and residence disputes, relocation cases and matters involving social services. She represents parents,...
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Jo O’Sullivan

O'Sullivan Family Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.3 score
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34 reviews
Combining fantastic organisation skills with a personable and practical ethos, Jo O’Sullivan founded a respected law firm in 2011. Her approach is to work independently or with a small team to save on the emotional and financial costs that divorce or separation can cause people. A published author of...
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I have recommended her unreservedly to others in a similar situation From the start, she provided excellent advice and guidance I was and remain deeply grateful to Jo for her help

Lynne Passmore

Lynne Passmore Family Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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Founder of her own Family Law firm, Lynne Passmore is a Collaborative Lawyer and family mediator. She works amicably with her clients and their ex-partner’s lawyer, or with both couples in the one-couple-one-lawyer system to negotiate a settlement that is fair for their circumstances. Always putting children first, she...
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Lynne is a brilliant mediator who I highly recommend Lynne is an excellent family lawyer who provides a solution focused approach Professionalism and expertise during challenging time

Lucy Gregory

Brighton & Hove Law     Hove
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.6 score
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9 reviews
As Head of Family at a trusted and respected law firm, Lucy Gregory has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex and emotionally challenging situations with clarity and care. Consistently recognised in Chambers UK, she advises on a wide range of matters including divorce, civil partnership dissolution,...
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Was given superior service and will always be glad I chose Brighton & Hove Law An amazingly kind but professional family law firm to deal with She was my rock in extremely difficult proceedings

Susan Knight

Coole Bevis Law     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.4 score
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30 reviews
Consultant Susan Knight has forty years of experience dealing with Family Law issues, and her knowledge and expertise have been recognised in the Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’ as well as being a Band 1 ranked Lawyer in Chambers & Partners. As Head of the Family Department, she takes...
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Definitely recommend Great advice and care

Parissa Henney

ODT Solicitors     Brighton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.5 score
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80 reviews
Parissa Henney is an experienced and expert legal professional offering representation and advice to family law clients. Able to support those at the end of a relationship, she takes instructions on a diverse range of matters, including divorce, separation and more. As a member of Resolution and an active...
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Gabrielle Wagstaffe

Gates and Moloney     Lancing
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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3.6 score
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20 reviews
A Director at the firm, Gabrielle Wagstaffe is an experienced divorce solicitor with more than 17 years dedicated to Family Law. She advises clients across a broad range of matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, child arrangements, child welfare cases, change of name deeds and domestic abuse issues. Gabrielle...
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Always helpful Well recommended A trusty solicitor
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Linda Lamb

LSL Family Law     Brighton & Eastbourne
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Brighton area.

    

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4.4 score
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7 reviews
Founder of her own specialist Family Law firm, Linda Lamb is a widely recognised expert with over 25 years of experience. Known for her calm and measured approach, Linda advises clients on a broad range of complex family matters, including divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitation disputes, nuptial agreements,...
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Professionalism, friendliness and understanding Their knowledge and experience really matters in such times Outstanding and expert service
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