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The 21 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Bury & Nearby

21 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Charlotte Beck

Slater Heelis     Greater Manchester    

4.9 score
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1713 reviews
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Offering exceptional legal knowledge, client care, and a unique drive to achieve success for her clients, Charlotte Beck is a highly sought-after family law solicitor. A Director at this widely acclaimed law firm, she has an excellent track record in a broad spectrum of family and matrimonial cases involving...
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Responsive, considerate and very professional Excellent service from the Slater Heelis Team. Truly agreeable, accommodating and adroit
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Jennifer Worcester

AST Hampsons     Bury    

4.8 score
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186 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Law department at a highly regarded legal firm, Jennifer Worcester is a respected and forward-thinking matrimonial law specialist known for her dynamic and client-focused approach. She advises on the full spectrum of Family Law matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial settlements,...
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Great value for money when it comes down to family matters The guidance and advice given was excellent and all done in a timely manner Strongly recommended
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Lee Marston

Clough & Willis Solicitors     Bury    

4.0 score
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71 reviews
An expert strategist who prides himself on offering an exceptional level of client care and extensive experience in family law matters, Lee has been supporting clients in the Bury area since 1997. Managing Partner and Head of Family Law, he is instructed by a wide range of clients on...
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We would highly recommend this solicitors Would recommend to family and friends Very helpful through a difficult time

Carol-Ann Duke

GLP Solicitors     Bury    

4.5 score
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52 reviews
Practising in family law since 1996, Carol-Ann is a Managing Solicitor at this long-established law firm supporting clients in the Bury area. She is known for building an excellent rapport with her clients and providing them with indispensable advice on divorce, separation, cohabitee disputes, financial and property issues and...
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Very professional and friendly service, would definitely recommend Always let me know what was happening and made me feel comfortable using them Friendly, professional and knowledgeable firm

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Kevan Hankinson

Butcher & Barlow     Bury    

4.1 score
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52 reviews
Noted in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 as a 'Recommended Lawyer', Kevan is a highly accomplished family law solicitor who has been described as "patient with excellent knowledge and experience". Partner and Head of the Private Family Law Department, he blends practical and realistic advice with empathy...
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Great solicitors, very fast, highly recommended Received professional advice and lots of help and support Highly recommended

Aisha Hussein

Ten Legal     Bury    

4.7 score
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165 reviews
Qualified Family Law solicitor Aisha Hussein is a Partner at a top law firm. With a 25-year career, she has a wide range of experience in all areas of matrimonial law. Her expertise helps her offer clients thorough advice and representation in numerous aspects, including divorce, separation, private children...
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Ten Legal provided a great service, keeping me updated the whole time Always in contact with you to keep you up to date with what’s going on Fantastic client journey & very professional & experience staff

Sandra Wong

Silverdale Solicitors     Bury    

4.3 score
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44 reviews
With 13 years of experience and having worked at the same esteemed law firm her entire career, Sandra Wong is a competent legal professional in Family Law. As Head of the Family Law Department, she represents clients in all matters of divorce and financial proceedings, as well as cases...
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Mark Taylor

WHN Solicitors     Bury    

4.3 score
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59 reviews
Mark Taylor has three decades of experience in family law and is known for his understanding, efficiency and depth of legal knowledge. As one of the firm’s longest-serving solicitors, he advises clients on both a private and Legal Aid basis. Mark deals with a broad range of family matters,...
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An efficient service and a successful outcome Prompt response to all enquiries, very helpful and professional Offering excellent, and responsive service

Vicki McLynn

Slater Heelis     Greater Manchester    

4.7 score
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1718 reviews
Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, Vicki McLynn is a highly-rated family and divorce solicitor with numerous other accolades, including being highlighted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth. Her considerable experience and knowledge across English and international Family Law is well respected and she is...
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Professional in handling my case with a terrific result. Excellent service from the Slater Heelis Team Excellent professional service

Nicola Williams

AFG LAW     Bury    

3.7 score
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26 reviews
With nearly three decades of experience as a Family Law specialist, Nicola Williams is a consultant in the Family Department and is widely valued for her clear, practical guidance on financial and property matters arising from relationship breakdown. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1996 and later as a...
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Debra Swientozielskyj

Temperley Taylor     Heywood    

4.3 score
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42 reviews
Debra Swientozielskyj has more than 15 years of experience working in Family Law. As a trusted professional, she takes on all matters of matrimonial law, including divorce, separation, financial settlements and private law children cases, often concerning disputes over child arrangements. Known for working closely with clients, understanding their...
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Louise Halford

Evolve Family Law     Whitefield    

5.0 score
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53 reviews
As Founding Director and an accomplished family law specialist, Louise Halford provides clear, compassionate, and tailored advice to clients navigating complex family and matrimonial matters. With extensive experience and a focus on achieving positive, lasting outcomes, she is particularly skilled in cases involving children, including contact and living arrangements,...
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Louise takes lots of time to explain everything They are efficient, reliable and approachable for all concerns They have gone above and beyond what was expected

Christine Sharp

Sharp Cross & Mann Solicitors     Heywood    

4.6 score
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105 reviews
Well respected Family Law expert Christine Sharp brings more than 40 years of experience advising clients through all aspects of relationship breakdown. Known for her straightforward yet compassionate style, she provides clear, practical guidance focused on achieving timely and effective outcomes. Christine advises on divorce and separation, complex financial...
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Enabled me to get through this difficult process without a lot stress Find her incredibly genuine, professional, reliable and reasonably priced Fantastic solicitors
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Victoria Melling

VM Family Law     Bolton    

5.0 score
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139 reviews
Co-founder and Managing Director of a specialist Family Law firm, Victoria Melling has over 24 years of experience practising exclusively in this field. She advises on a wide range of matters including divorce, judicial separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, nuptial agreements, injunctions, occupation orders, matrimonial property transfers, and...
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I would highly recommend this service if you find yourself in my position They have made the whole process easy to understand Professional and friendly from start to finish

Isabel Freudenberger

Joe Egan Solicitors     Bolton    

4.4 score
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60 reviews
With more than 27 years of experience, Isabel Freudenberger is an exceptional Family Law solicitor, able to support both English and Polish-speaking clients in their disputes. A highly experienced practitioner with extensive knowledge of children law, she is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, enabling...
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The whole team are lovely Make you feel at ease Nothing was too much trouble

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Amy Litherland

HCB Solicitors     Westhoughton    

4.7 score
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75 reviews
With over 20 years of experience in Family Law, Amy Litherland is a highly regarded specialist known for combining empathy with clear, practical advice. As Head of the Family Law Department, she advises on a wide range of matters including divorce, financial remedy proceedings and complex children cases. Amy...
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Deborah Hayden-Pawson

Hayden Solicitors     Rising Bridge    

4.8 score
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104 reviews
Deborah Hayden-Pawson is known for her friendly, supportive approach to Family Law, offering calm guidance to clients who are often facing difficult or vulnerable situations. She advises on a wide range of family matters, including divorce, separation, financial issues, children arrangements and nuptial agreements, and is recognised for helping...
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Following their guidance ultimately led to a positive outcome Professional, knowledgeable, and clear in their advice By my side throughout proceedings, explaining every detail and option available

Samantha Cole

Cyril Morris Arkwright     Bolton    

4.3 score
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71 reviews
Samantha Cole is the Partner and Head of the Family Department at a respected law firm, combining exceptional client care with clear, practical advice for individuals facing difficult family circumstances. She has extensive experience in both private and public children law, advising and representing clients in matters ranging from...
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Reliable, understanding and non-judgmental firm Listen to your concerns All staff are polite and go above and beyond for their clients

John Birtwell

Fieldings Porter     Bolton    

3.8 score
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86 reviews
Head of the Family team at a well-respected law firm, John Birtwell has a reputation for his exceptional work ethic, personable manner and attention to detail. With 30 years of experience in Family Law, he takes on cases that include divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, judicial separation, child...
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Good solicitors A true credit to the legal profession The service I received was next to none

Keith Bull

Russell & Russell     Bolton    

3.6 score
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146 reviews
With more than 35 years of Family Law experience, Keith Bull is a highly respected solicitor and Head of the Private Family Law Department at his firm's Bolton office. A Salaried Partner, Keith has built a strong reputation for providing expert advice across a wide range of matrimonial matters,...
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A great professional solicitor Excellent professional service Highly recommend Russell & Russell