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The 21 Best Divorce Lawyers in Durham & Family Law Solicitors in Durham

21 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Joanne Major

Major Family Law     County Durham
Serving Clients in Durham

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.9 score
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449 reviews
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An exceptionally well regarded figure in the field of Family Law, Joanne offers clear-sighted, shrewd, and carefully considered advice on all aspects of divorce and family law. She is consistently hailed by clients for her exceptional care, wisdom, and staunch dedication to serving their best interests. Founder and Managing...
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So impressed with Joanne she made the information I required clear Her advice has empowered me to negotiate both a legal and fair settlement The advice was tailored to my situation rather than generic
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Nicky Hunter

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

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
Standing out for her ability to deliver pragmatic and realistic Family Law advice and to offer creative solutions across the full spectrum of matrimonial law issues, Nicky Hunter is a highly regarded legal expert at this specialist law firm and is listed as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal...
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She gave us the voice we lacked during the hearing Made a difficult time easier thank you Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration
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Rebecca Jackson

Riley Langdon     Durham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.3 score
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49 reviews
With 17 years of experience in Family Law, Rebecca Jackson is known for her approachable manner and commitment to delivering clear, personalised guidance during what can be a difficult time for clients. She advises on a broad range of matters including divorce, financial relief applications, domestic abuse cases and...
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I received excellent service from start to finish Highly recommended and wouldn't hesitate to use them again Very professional & informative

Julia Middleton

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

    

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4.4 score
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175 reviews
With 18 years of experience in Family Law, Julia Middleton is a Director at a highly respected legal firm. Specialising in divorce, dissolution proceedings, separation and the associated financial and child arrangements, she provides a dedicated dispute resolution service for clients. As a trained Collaborative Lawyer and a member...
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Exceptional levels of personal service and care, highly recommend I found her always to be available and able to answer all my questions Very professional service and dealt with my divorce quickly

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Natalie Nunn

Freeman Johnson     Durham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.6 score
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41 reviews
Managing Partner and Solicitor Natalie Nunn has 20 years of experience in Family Law, having practised exclusively in this area since qualifying. While Natalie initially handled all aspects of family work, for the past eight years she has specialised in child care law, predominantly representing children and Children’s Guardians...
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Nice friendly professional people Such a professional, responsive and friendly team

Angela McGurk

Cooper Stott     Durham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.4 score
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55 reviews
Director Angela McGurk has been with the same firm since she was a trainee solicitor in 2005. Rising through the ranks to Director, Angela is a highly regarded Family Law specialist known for her practical guidance and clear advice. She handles a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation,...
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Helen Parkin

Meikles     Bishop Auckland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.1 score
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36 reviews
In a career that has spanned 24 years, Helen Parkin advises clients in a wide range of Family Law matters and is known for combining quiet determination with a highly practical mindset. She supports individuals through divorce and separation, dealing with the associated financial arrangements and children issues, and...
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Very well informed staff Great friendly as always our go to place for legal advice Really great service

Sam Carter

Major Family Law     County Durham
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.9 score
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449 reviews
Sam Carter is a highly esteemed Family Law specialist who is known for his outcome and client focused approach and has earned recognition for his expertise in matrimonial law as a ‘Leading Associate’ in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500. Legal Director at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’...
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Sam in particular, went way above and beyond Guidance and commitment in helping bring the case to a positive conclusion Sam Carter is exceptional, have always felt in safe hands

Liam PD Brison

CW Booth & Co     Bishop Auckland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.1 score
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32 reviews
Liam PD Brison has 31 years of experience in legal work and is a Partner and Head of a Family Law department at an esteemed law firm. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, and is the current...
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Highly professional and helpful solicitors Good service Most helpful and professional solicitors

Verity Dobbie

Swinburne Snowball & Jackson     Consett
Serving Clients in Durham

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.4 score
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56 reviews
Managing Partner Verity Dobbie has 41 years of experience and is a highly respected family law specialist, heading the firm’s Family Department. She advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial disputes, children cases, separations, and care proceedings. Known for her practical, approachable...
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Really happy with this solicitors firm Excellent professional service Solicitors very helpful for either divorce or writing a will

Janice McKenna

Smith Roddam     Bishop Auckland
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.0 score
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21 reviews
Janice McKenna is a Partner and experienced Family Law solicitor, having been admitted to the profession in 1990. She advises on a wide range of matters arising from relationship breakdown, including divorce, financial issues, and children disputes, bringing a thoughtful and measured approach to her work. Janice has developed...
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Really great staff. Very helpful Fast, efficient, reliable and thorough Everything you want from a solicitor

Julie Fawcett

Newtons Solicitors     Darlington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.7 score
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125 reviews
With 28 years of experience, Julie Fawcett is a highly regarded family solicitor and divorce lawyer, dedicated to helping clients navigate relationship breakdowns with dignity and a focus on the future. Qualifying in 1997, she has handled a wide range of cases, including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial remedy...
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Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable Excellent service with quick responses throughout Very professional team, I would recommend them to anyone

Tanya Bloomfield

Clark Willis Law     Darlington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.8 score
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175 reviews
Director and Head of the Family Team at an esteemed legal firm, Tanya Bloomfield has 18 years of experience, dedicating her career to Family Law. She advises a diverse range of clients on all aspects of family and relationship matters, with particular expertise in complex financial cases involving businesses,...
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Friendly professional service, very helpful and would use again Great service from beginning Tanya is very professional but also very understanding

Donna Sandall

Donna Sandall Family Law     Darlington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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5.0 score
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7 reviews
Donna Sandall has a reputation for being an exceptional family solicitor and founded her boutique law firm in 2018. Providing representation and advice in numerous matters, she will oversee cases involving divorce, financial disputes, issues concerning children, cohabitation, pre-nuptial agreements and domestic violence matters. A committed member of Resolution,...
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Geoffrey Adamson

DMA Law     Hartlepool
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.2 score
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27 reviews
With 39 years of experience, Geoffrey Adamson is a highly regarded Family Law solicitor known for his supportive manner and ability to explain complex legal issues clearly. As a firm Director and Head of the Family Law department, he advises clients across a broad range of matters, with particular...
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Can't fault him, an absolute necessity in my case Can't praise Geoffrey Adamson highly enough Down to earth and professional with a forthright but friendly approach

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Wendy Beacom

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors     Hartlepool
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.4 score
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477 reviews
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives, Wendy Beacom is the Head of Private Family Law and a Partner at a long-established legal firm, bringing more than 30 years of experience to her practice. Known for her steady, compassionate approach, Wendy advises on divorce, separation, financial settlements,...
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Great communication, responsive to questions/queries They handled all parts of the process very professionally and efficiently Very happy, highly recommended, we would use again in the future if needed

Melanie Winship-Lee

Hewitts Solicitors     Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Durham

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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3.7 score
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47 reviews
Partner Melanie Winship-Lee has 20 years of experience in Family Law and supervises the private family team, combining technical expertise with a calm and empathetic approach. She advises on divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, and private children matters, supporting clients through a wide range of issues following relationship...
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Willing to go that bit further Very helpful! Great service Professional but also incredibly understanding and supportive

Sarah Bailes

BHP Law     Darlington
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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4.1 score
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54 reviews
Sarah Bailes has risen through the ranks, starting as a Legal Clerk before qualifying as a solicitor. Seeking positive outcomes for her clients across a range of Family Law matters, she advises on divorce, separation, financial disputes, wealth protection, private children cases, and domestic abuse issues. Known for her...
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We are more than happy with the service and professionalism Very helpful Pleasant to deal with

Lucy Adams

Knights     Stockton-on-Tees
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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3.5 score
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8 reviews
Senior Associate Lucy Adams brings 16 years of experience to her role in the Family team, combining specialist knowledge with a calm and pragmatic approach. She advises clients on the full spectrum of family law, with a particular focus on complex financial disputes involving pensions, business interests, and pre-marital...
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Jonathan Woodhouse

Freers Askew Bunting     Middlesbrough
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Durham area.

    

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3.4 score
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77 reviews
With more than 25 years of experience in Family Law, Jonathan Woodhouse is the Director and Head of Family at a respected law firm, recognised for his strong advocacy and extensive courtroom experience. He advises on divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, children matters, care proceedings, adoption and domestic...
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Excellent local firm Approachable, highly knowledge & efficient Friendly welcoming place
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