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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Brighton & Nearby
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Family Law Partners
Extremely happy with Lisa's continuous engagement throughout a very depressing time for myself. She provided much needed but firm encouragement even through limited responses from myself (losing hope). Fantastic result eventually obtained and I am certainly more than happy to recommend Lisa - Keep up the good work Lisa.
Steve GillamLisa is such an incredible solicitor. She took over from another solicitor in another firm who was dealing with the financial aspect of my divorce. It was taking forever and I was still not getting anywhere after 2 years. Lisa gave me excellent advice and was extremely robust when dealing with the other side. She kept the pressure on and we managed to get everything we asked for. We have finally settled after 4 months. If you need any help in family law, Lisa is the solicitor you need. Professional, knowledgeable, responsive, hard working, robust and kind. She is the person you need on your side. Thank you so much for all your help Lisa, you've been incredible and I don’t know what I would have done without you!
Lisa ChooramunLisa Burton-Durham was recommended to me and I would be perfectly happy to provide an onward recommendation to anyone else. She kept me informed and advised, throughout what is always likely to be an unfortunate and sometimes delicate process. Thank you Lisa.
Andrew PigottLisa made a very stressful period, bearable and manageable. Compassionate, thorough and professional in every aspect.
Effective and prompt communication helped the process run as smoothly as possible, in extremely trying circumstances.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Family Law Partners were great at helping to settle a marital dispute. The service has been very professional yet sympathetic and supportive. Lisa provided excellent, appropriate advice and recommended a barrister when appropriate. I would highly recommend their services.
Tim Crawford
Lisa Burton-Durham
Family Law Partners | Brighton |
4.7 score
28 Reviews
Described by The Legal 500 as “an experienced lawyer with a reassuring and empathetic manner”, Lisa specialises in finances and children issues following separation, divorce, and civil partnership dissolution. She also advises on prenuptial, pre-civil partnership and cohabitation/living together agreements. Lisa is a member of Resolution and in…
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Burt Brill & Cardens
Amelia Bohills has been my solicitor at Burt Brill & Cardens & I can't praise her highly enough. The service I received has been professional, thorough & efficient but also the customer service has been second to none. I recommend her particularly to anyone going through a difficult time, she has been extremely understanding & persistent when my case has been nothing but awkward & frustrating to say the very least. I would definitely go to her again, should the need arise.
Rachel MitchellWas going through my divorce and my lawyer Amelia did an amazing job. She was professional, knowledgeable and helped me every step of the way through this tough situation. Will go back if I ever require a lawyer again. 10/10 would recommend.
Arthur MoninBrilliant service from start to finish. Always available to talk to and not only was sound legal advice given, but Amelia provided me with some much needed emotional advice throughout everything. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing family legal advice and without hesitation will be using the company again for future legal services.
Sarah SkingsleyAmelia Bohills dealt with my case in a calm and professional manner and assisted greatly in reaching conclusion. I would have no hesitation is recommending her to any client requiring the services of a first class family law specialist.
Maarten HoffmannWould recommend this solicitors to anyone and everyone, Amelia from start to finish has gone above and beyond to help and do the best she can for my situation, being a massive worrier Amelia done everything possible to help calm my nerves and keep me focused. 20/10 couldn’t thank her enough.
Abbie Turnbull
Amelia Bohills
Burt Brill & Cardens | Brighton |
4.7 score
74 Reviews
Advising in all areas of family law, Amelia deals with separation, divorce, relationship finances, international cases, and public and private law matters. Amelia strives to translate legal jargon for her clients in a way they can understand and approaches difficult and complex cases in a calm and non-judgmental…
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Dean Wilson
It was a pleasure to have Julian at Dean Wilson represent me. Dean Wilson as a company acted professionally and efficiently - and I won't hesitate to use them again.
Rich BlakeDean Wilson LLP managed two separate issues for me (Family court, and conveyancing) and were outstanding on both counts.
Julian Hunt was my divorce solicitor and was thorough, detailed, knowledgeable - and also compassionate and supportive.
Julian Hunt and Paul Green treated me well during the 2-month divorce process. I am grateful for all their help.
Paul SandExcellent professional service, I would highly recommend Julian Hunt.
Andrew Stubbs
Julian Hunt
Dean Wilson | Brighton |
4.5 score
97 Reviews
Described by the legal industry and client’s alike as a leading individual who commands the utmost respect, Julian is a specialist family and divorce solicitor who is also a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer. Qualifying in 1998 and working in family law ever since, Julian specialises in acting…
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Edward Harte Solicitors
I have used Edward Harte for 50 years and most recently Anna Glenton a Partner. Their service, advice and integrity is beyond reproach . Their charges are in line with all Solicitors. It remains a pleasure to do have done business with them .The company remains of the highest calibre so consistent with the founder , the late Mr Edward Harte. I live aboard so my future occasion to use them will be very limited but I would not hesitate to use them in future. They have also been used by other members of my family living in the UK.
Ian KempVery professional and understanding service, I would happily use them again and recommend them to others.
Lucy HighamIncredibly friendly, professional and accommodating. It is a joy to find a firm who looks after their clients like Edward Harte do.
Sophie Arnold
Anna Glenton
Edward Harte Solicitors | Brighton |
4.6 score
47 Reviews
Anna is a collaborative lawyer and a Resolution Accredited Specialist, advising in divorce and matrimonial finances and property matters, collaborative law, child arrangement cases including where the child will live, adoption and special guardianship, cohabitation disputes, and inheritance claims. Her 30 years’ experience has given Anna the skills…
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Mayo Wynne Baxter
I feel I have been guided and advised by professionals throughout this difficult litigation. Mayo Wynne Baxter have always been honest in their assessment and opinions making it easier to make the difficult decisions.
David WyldProfessional, yet speak a language all can understand! Very helpful staff, wouldn’t hesitate recommend.
Sarah SmithThe team last MWB are highly knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with. The certainly feel we're in safe hands.
Paul Lantsbury
Charles Le May
Mayo Wynne Baxter | Brighton |
4.5 score
17 Reviews
Partner and head of the family law team, Charles deals predominately with separation, cohabitation breakdown, and divorce, and frequently handles disputes and negotiations surrounding financial issues and other matrimonial assets. He is an accredited specialist in the area of finances after separation including disputes in same sex relationships,…
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Fitzhugh Gates
Extremely professional, clear and efficient, but also kind, warm and friendly. I highly recommend this firm of solicitors to anyone wanting help with a legal matter.
Fiona WeaverProfessional, knowledgeable, persistent, and caring.
Pat HoreFirst class, good quality legal advice.
Friendly staff, excellent service and good value for money. I would recommend Fitzhugh Gates to anyone seeking professional legal advice.
Nicole Lawton
Fitzhugh Gates | Brighton |
4.0 score
34 Reviews
Nicole boasts over 25 years’ experience as a divorce and family law solicitor and is also a member of The Law Society’s Adult & Children Panel accreditation scheme. Nicole’s areas of expertise include civil partnership matters, divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, financial and property issues, child arrangement matters…
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Taylor Rose
Excellent service, friendly staff! I would DEFINATELY recommend them!
Candice DavisI recommend this firm, they are efficient and hardworking and deal with matters very quickly.
Sarah ChapmanFantastic firm, appreciate the effort and support - highly recommended.
Philip Braithwaite
Henna Ehsan
Taylor Rose | Brighton |
4.6 score
106 Reviews
Henna is instructed primarily in children matters including child arrangements (formerly contact and residence), prohibited steps and specific issues (change of name, relocation, etc), care proceedings, special guardianship, parental responsibility orders, child removal orders including interim care and supervision orders, emergency protection, and orders for adoption and placement…
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O'Sullivan Family Law
However 'amicable' the divorce, the process is not an easy one from either emotional or administrative perspectives. Jo's support and empathy certainly eased the heartache and her professional and very responsive approach simplified the bureaucracy.
Pam BellI was and remain deeply grateful to Jo for her help during a terrible time. She was prompt in her response to requests, never made me feel stupid for asking basic questions, encouraged me to look for positive options forward, and suggested a mediator who proved considerate, firm and steady. Her focus appeared to me to be always on achieving the best overall outcome both financially and emotionally for her client, rather than on maximising the profit from the situation; and I really appreciated that.
I have recommended her unreservedly to others in a similar situation. She is a really helpful, efficient lawyer, and a lovely warm and kind person.
I have been in contact with Jo at various points during the past three years. From the start, she provided excellent advice and guidance on the issues in question and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to others. Jo was supportive and explained things clearly during the difficult process of going to court. She worked diligently on the case and kept me informed and up to date. Jo has also helped me to link in with other professionals relevant to the circumstances following the court case which has been greatly appreciated.
Sarah TarazThroughout an exhausting and seemingly unending process Jo has been dedicated and so incredibly patient. I would thoroughly recommend her to anybody going through divorce. Despite the many obstructions we faced she kept going and she got me the result I was hoping for. My situation meant we had to deal with so much back and forth over such a long period of time and yet she was unshakable. I can not thank Jo enough she has been amazing and I'm so glad that she was the one looking out for me during such a difficult time.
Naomi Bedford
Jo O’Sullivan
O'Sullivan Family Law | Brighton |
4.7 score
26 Reviews
Founder of her family law firm and offering bespoke solutions to divorce and relationship breakdown, Jo is committed to helping her clients reach the best possible outcomes. She does this by concentrating on putting any children first and focussing on support for parents in the midst of separation…
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Emma Taylor
GoodLaw Solicitors | Brighton |
4.5 score
10 Reviews
Emma has worked in the field of family law for over 15 years and specialises in children matters. This includes all child arrangement applications, contact, residence, jurisdiction disputes, relocations in the UK and overseas, matters involving social services and care proceedings. Emma has a particular interest in international…
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Martin Cray & Co
I went to Martin cray & Co. When I needed advise on how to approach a situation and start court proceedings. I had used them previously
Donna Robinson has been fantastic throughout guiding me at every step no false hope was given to me just facts and what approach we needed to take. When compared to the other side's solicitor its very clear to see the level of professionalism she provided. It couldn't of been done without their amazing legal help I can't thank them enough
An extremely professional and approachable practice.
AndyMartin Cray &Co were a very real and steady rock, ever-knowledgeable, approachable, forthright and always on time with documents and advice, too.
Chris Walker
Donna-Marie Robinson
Martin Cray & Co | Brighton |
4.4 score
9 Reviews
Praised for her understanding and objectivity, Donna is a divorce solicitor and family lawyer with considerable experience in relationship breakdown, dealing with separation, divorce, civil partnership dissolution, property, pensions, financial disputes, cohabitee matters, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, child arrangement applications, domestic violence injunctions and occupation orders. Donna prides herself…
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Cognitive Law
Excellent legal advice, very approachable team. Would thoroughly recommend their services.
Jane GorardI have worked with Cognitive Law recently receiving an excellent, professional and friendly service.
Michelle Westbury
Brigitte Shakespeare
Cognitive Law | Brighton |
4.8 score
23 Reviews
A specialist family law and divorce solicitor since qualifying in 2002, Brigitte regularly advises on the dissolution of civil partnerships, divorce, separation agreements, financial disputes and settlements, children matters including residence, contact, specific issues and removal from the country/jurisdiction, pre-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements. A member of Resolution, Brigitte…
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Coole Bevis Law
First time using their services. Great advice and care, definitely recommend!
Nyan NyanBest law firm in Brighton and Sussex.
Spencer Symmons
Susan Knight
Coole Bevis Law | Brighton |
4.5 score
17 Reviews
Recognised by The Legal 500 as a leading individual who is “skilful, thorough, and dedicated”, Susan has a wealth of family law experience spanning over 30 years. Offering her clients a practical and efficient service, navigating them through the difficulties of relationship breakdown, she specialises in resolving financial…
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Mackrell Marsh & Co
Best solicitor's in Brighton professional, compassionate and understanding very honest with great advice highly recommend them.
Pam HumphreyVery professional, helpful and efficient. Highly recommended.
Stephen FreedmanGreat communication, knowledge and understanding. Highly recommended.
Sam Murphy
Brian Mackrell
Mackrell Marsh & Co | Hove |
5.0 score
9 Reviews
Brian is the principal of the firm and a solicitor with vast experience in representing clients in family law and divorce, as well as wills and probate and criminal defence. During the course of his career spanning over 30 years, he has built up an excellent reputation with…
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Brighton & Hove Law
If I could give an abundance of stars to rate Brighton and Hove Law I would. They have given an excellent service all round. The care and personal attention given has been amazing. The support and understanding has been unmeasurable. There have been times many times when I have thought there were no answers, but time and time again Lucy had the answers and resolved many an awkward situation. Adding to that the cost has been manageable. It's always a worry that you cannot find the money to move forward with your life but Lucy has enabled me to do this.
Thank you so much Lucy. You have been so kind to me and I couldn't have got through this without you.
Lucy has the rare quality of combining compassion and understanding with excellent knowledge and professionalism. She always made sure I understood what were sometimes difficult legal processes and she was realistic about timeframes and risks. Lucy manages to calm difficult situations and we got the best result possible. I hope I won't need her services again but have already recommended her to a colleague.
Liz CannonLucy provided services as my solicitor long-distance. I was residing in the US while my case was ongoing in the UK court. I had the pleasure of meeting her face-to-face for an initial consultation before my return to the US and from that point on she was very professional in all correspondence until matters came to a conclusion.
She was always very happy to answer questions thoroughly and schedule long-distance phone calls when I requested them. She has a very kind and professional nature. Needless to say, she made what could have been an exhausting process extremely painless. I highly recommend her
Anna Le Sueur
Lucy Gregory
Brighton & Hove Law | Hove |
5.0 score
2 Reviews
Lucy is a family and divorce solicitor who is committed to providing creative bespoke solutions for clients based on their individual needs and priorities. Head of department at this well respected firm, Lucy can represent clients in divorce, children matters, civil partnerships, cohabitation issues, domestic abuse cases, financial…
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Engleharts Solicitors
Engleharts are attentive, thorough and effective. We highly recommend them.
Natasha RosdolWhichever solicitor at Engleharts you deal with you are assured of the highest quality, professional and friendly service. Thoroughly recommended.
Simon CaplinEfficient, communicative and professional, 5 stars!
Thea Hoffman
Adam Douglas
Engleharts Solicitors | Hove |
4.4 score
122 Reviews
Adam’s expertise covers all aspects of relationship breakdown which he has developed over many years. Divorce and separation, private children matters, cohabitation agreements and disputes, are all specialist areas. He is trained in all types of dispute resolution and a skilled court advocate. Adam is a member of…
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Crosby & Woods
Gemma Thew was a pleasure to deal with, the service I received was excellent, will definitely use Crosby & Woods in the future.
Justin WoodfordFantastic law firm always kept me informed easy to deal with.
Marc CoxVery professional firm of solicitors.
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Gemma Thew
Crosby & Woods | Hove |
4.0 score
36 Reviews
Gemma undertakes a varied caseload, of both private and publicly funded work consisting of divorce, private and public children law, child abduction, domestic violence, civil partnership dissolution, pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation matters. As the firm’s head of family law, she has honed her skills and expertise over many…
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Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors
The Family department is amazingly dedicated, fair and hard working.
Martin RogersFitzhugh Gates are out of this world, they will go the extra mile for you even when you don't ask them, in my experience they made the most daunting situation comfortable, don't ask me how they just did! Against all the odds they secured everything I wanted in court, I would highly recommend, Google needs 10 stars for this company.
Lizzie M
Joanne Lawrence-Hall
Fitzhugh Gates Solicitors | Shoreham-by-Sea |
4.3 score
18 Reviews
Joanne’s family law specialism lies in complex financial disputes including inheritance claims following the death of a spouse or partner, and private children matters surrounding contact and residence. In addition, Joanne deals with divorce, civil partnership dissolution, pre-nuptial and cohabitation or living together agreements, and other aspects arising…
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