The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Hartlepool & Nearby
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DMA Law
4.1
“I cannot recommend him enough”
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I have been with DMA law since 2014 Geoffrey Adamson has been with me every step of the way in family court and through my divorce, I cannot recommend him enough.
Thank you again for your outstanding service
“Down to earth and professional with a forthright but friendly approach”
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Recommended
Professional
Friendly
Can't praise Geoffrey Adamson (Family Law solicitor) highly enough. Down to earth and professional with a forthright but friendly approach. He successfully dealt with a messy child arrangement case in the family court for my son. Achieved the best possible outcome for my grandchild. Highly recommended.
“Can't fault him, an absolute necessity in my case”
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Mr Adamson was my solicitor at court. I've been dealing with a family matter and he is amazing. Well worth the money, best person I have dealt with. Straight to the point, even with me which is good. Can't fault him an absolute necessity in my case.
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Great, helpful service, I would highly recommend them for all your legal needs.
Geoffrey Adamson
DMA Law
Hartlepool
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.1 score
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24 reviews
Specialising in family law and with over 34 years’ legal experience, Geoffrey can oversee many family matters, with a keen interest in financial issues occurring from the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. He is director of this legal firm and manager of the family law department and…
Specialising in family law and with over 34 years’ legal experience, Geoffrey can oversee many family matters, with a keen interest in financial issues occurring from the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. He is director of this legal firm and manager of the family law department and works closely with his team to share his wealth of experience to ensure clients are benefitting and receiving a high standard of service. Geoffrey also has a specialist accreditation as an advanced family law practitioner with Resolution.
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Great, helpful service
Can't fault him, an absolute necessity in my case
Can't praise Geoffrey Adamson highly enough
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Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors
4.4
“Thanks all staff”
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Professional
A great and professional law firm, that handles cases quickly, fair prices, transparent, and no hidden fees. Thanks all staff.
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Excellent
Even during this very difficult period (Covid19), the service, advice and response times were excellent.
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Amazing service from this solicitors. Would definitely recommend these for your needs. Thank you so much.
Kirstey Maloney
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors
Hartlepool
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.4 score
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181 reviews
Kirstey undertakes all types of family law, with a specialism in children matters, particularly care and adoption proceedings brought by the Local Authority or where Social Services are involved. With a Children Law Accreditation from The Law Society, she can confidently represent children, parents and family members in…
Kirstey undertakes all types of family law, with a specialism in children matters, particularly care and adoption proceedings brought by the Local Authority or where Social Services are involved. With a Children Law Accreditation from The Law Society, she can confidently represent children, parents and family members in child act proceedings. Kirstey also acts on behalf of children and families in complex cases including appeals to the Court of Appeal on matters such as allegations of sexual abuse, when children have sustained physical injuries, substance misuse, and allegations of neglect. She is a member of the HAPEN network which provides holistic advice and support for a wide range of individuals, as well as a member of the Law Society’s Children Law Scheme as a Child Representative.
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Amazing service from this solicitors
The service, advice and response times were excellent
Handles cases quickly, fair prices, transparent, and no hidden fees
Wendy Beacom
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors
Wynyard
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.5 score
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15 reviews
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and head of the family department, Wendy’s family law experience spans over three decades. Wendy’s practice of resolving financial issues arising from divorce proceedings, separation or the breakdown of a relationship where parties are not married stand her out in…
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and head of the family department, Wendy’s family law experience spans over three decades. Wendy’s practice of resolving financial issues arising from divorce proceedings, separation or the breakdown of a relationship where parties are not married stand her out in these fields. She advises clients with more complex issues involving trusts, business interests and farming cases, in addition to advising on issues relating to arrangements for children on matters such as where the children should live or how they should be educated. Whilst Wendy’s patience and approachability are welcomed by clients and professionals alike, she has the technical expertise and experience to ensure that clients are provided with the best possible bespoke advice and representation. Wendy is also a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in complex financial issues and children’s issues.
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Paul J Watson
4.7
“They show genuine care and support towards you”
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Absolutely brilliant solicitors. Their service is exceptional and in my opinion to them it isn't just a job. They show genuine care and support towards you. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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Very polite and helpful.
Pam Kandola
Paul J Watson
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.7 score
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46 reviews
A compassionate and committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Pam heads up the Family Department at this reputable law firm. Managing a team of family law specialists, she can advise on the full range of issues including divorce, financial disputes, private children law and public law children matters…
A compassionate and committed family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Pam heads up the Family Department at this reputable law firm. Managing a team of family law specialists, she can advise on the full range of issues including divorce, financial disputes, private children law and public law children matters (involving social services), honour based violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation. Pam is a member of The Law Society Children Panel and a dedicated member of Resolution. She also has a keen interest in local causes and has provided training sessions for kinship carer groups and the local Regional Refugee Forum.
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Their service is exceptional
Absolutely brilliant solicitors
The people were very helpful
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Watson Woodhouse
3.8
“Minimized the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout”
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Thank you everyone at Watson Woodhouse for the support and expertise you offered me throughout such painful and difficult divorce proceedings. The outcome surpassed all my expectations. Watson Woodhouse minimized the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout.
“Professional and ready to help”
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Good service, professional and ready to help with anything when required.
“Highly recommend this firm”
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Professional
Efficient
Friendly
A very professional, friendly and efficient service. Highly recommend this firm of solicitors.
Julietta Nattrass
Watson Woodhouse
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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3.8 score
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79 reviews
With over 25 years’ experience in the family law arena, Julietta is one of the most highly regarded family solicitors in the area, especially with regard to children matters. She has a wealth of knowledge in a range of family issues but has a particular specialism in care…
With over 25 years’ experience in the family law arena, Julietta is one of the most highly regarded family solicitors in the area, especially with regard to children matters. She has a wealth of knowledge in a range of family issues but has a particular specialism in care proceedings. A member of The Law Society Children Panel, Julietta represents adults and children in child protection cases, including secure accommodation, and cases where children are considered outside parental control. She has also acted for parents in cases where there have been issues with learning difficulties, mental health, drug or alcohol misuse, and domestic abuse.
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Thank you everyone at Watson Woodhouse for the support and expertise
Good service, professional and ready to help with anything
Minimized the stress, kept me well informed and encouraged me throughout
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Macks Solicitors
4.4
“Understanding in a stressful situation”
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As usual professional and understanding in a stressful situation.
One of the few legal practices who are not looking to increase fees by their actions/advice and are supportive of the individual.
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Professional
Professional service! Highly recommended!
Rosemary Alderson
Macks Solicitors
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.4 score
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70 reviews
Committed to helping her clients achieve a positive outcome and with a no-nonsense approach, Rosemary prides herself on finding sensible and practical solutions in what can be a very difficult time, with many of her clients coming through recommendation. With over 17 years’ legal experience and over 15…
Committed to helping her clients achieve a positive outcome and with a no-nonsense approach, Rosemary prides herself on finding sensible and practical solutions in what can be a very difficult time, with many of her clients coming through recommendation. With over 17 years’ legal experience and over 15 of those in family law, Rosemary handles cases involving divorce, separation and children matters and has a particular strength in financial issues arising from relationship breakdown, including those involving business assets and pensions. She is a member of Resolution and seeks a constructive resolution to cases that considers the needs of the whole family, but specifically the best interests of the children.
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Professional service
As usual professional and understanding in a stressful situation
They are supportive of the individual
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McGee McGee Agar
4.6
“Highly recommend this company to anyone needing legal advice”
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Professional
Can't thank Paul enough with the hard work, professionalism, and advice through the process for getting contact back with my son. Highly recommend this company to anyone needing legal advice or representation.
“It's an amazing family run company who are very kind and make you feel at ease”
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Would most definitely recommend them to anyone looking for help! Even when I thought there was no hope, Paul encouraged me and fought my corner and got results I didn't think were possible. It's an amazing family run company who are very kind and make you feel at ease. Can't thank them enough for their help.
“One word outstanding”
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Professional
I have recently used this firm for a family court matter. Really good service. Really professional. Nothing is too much trouble and responds quickly to messages even out of working hours. Very good result in a short space of time. Had previously used a more well known solicitor who achieved no results and the service I received from Paul McGee in comparison was worlds apart. One word outstanding. Highly recommended.
“Can’t say thank you enough to the full team who were there for me”
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Used Paul and his team for a court battle to get my son full time, can’t say thank you enough to the full team who were there for me through the full process and due to their hard work and dedication, my son now lives with me full time. I will be making sure everyone I talk to; friends colleagues plus people I meet how good this company is and what they have done for me.
Thanks Paul and your team.
Paul McGee
McGee McGee Agar
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.6 score
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25 reviews
Partner and head of the family department, Paul oversees a broad range of family law matters and has a keen interest in those involving divorce and private law disputes. He has established a strong reputation in issues relating to domestic violence and combines his considerable experience and skills…
Partner and head of the family department, Paul oversees a broad range of family law matters and has a keen interest in those involving divorce and private law disputes. He has established a strong reputation in issues relating to domestic violence and combines his considerable experience and skills to achieve excellent results for his clients. Paul endeavours to make himself available for clients, no matter what the circumstances of the case are, and aims to represent his clients to the best of his abilities to obtain the greatest possible outcome.
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Nothing is too much trouble and responds quickly
Even when I thought there was no hope, Paul encouraged me and fought my corner
Can't thank them enough for their help
Karen Petch
BBNM Law
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.5 score
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12 reviews
Karen has been specialising in family law for over 26 years and is accredited by the Law Society as a Children’s Representative. As well as her experience dealing with family issues resulting from relationship breakdown, Karen has a wealth of knowledge in complex children act proceedings. She will…
Karen has been specialising in family law for over 26 years and is accredited by the Law Society as a Children’s Representative. As well as her experience dealing with family issues resulting from relationship breakdown, Karen has a wealth of knowledge in complex children act proceedings. She will often represent children in proceedings instigated by Local Authorities who are considered to be at risk of significant harm.
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Newbys Solicitors
4.8
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Alex Owens
Newbys Solicitors
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.8 score
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6 reviews
First joining the firm as a legal executive, Alex was admitted as a solicitor in 1996 and has been working exclusively in family law ever since. She can undertake all types of family matters including those that involve childcare disputes. Alex is also a member of the Law…
First joining the firm as a legal executive, Alex was admitted as a solicitor in 1996 and has been working exclusively in family law ever since. She can undertake all types of family matters including those that involve childcare disputes. Alex is also a member of the Law Society Panel. She is based at the Stockton office but sees clients regularly in Guisborough and in Middlesbrough.
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Jennifer Williamson
Punch Robson
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.3 score
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12 reviews
Specialising solely in family law since qualification in 2013, Jennifer has built-up extensive experience in advising her clients on a number of family issues including domestic abuse, and private and public law children matters. She has achieved numerous certifications throughout her career and is accredited by Resolution as…
Specialising solely in family law since qualification in 2013, Jennifer has built-up extensive experience in advising her clients on a number of family issues including domestic abuse, and private and public law children matters. She has achieved numerous certifications throughout her career and is accredited by Resolution as a specialist in private children law and domestic abuse and is also accredited by The Law Society’s Children’s Panel. Jennifer works closely with a local refuge and supports victims in obtaining Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
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Mark Harrison
Ben Hoare Bell
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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5.0 score
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1 reviews
With over 35 years’ expertise in family law, Mark is one of the most experienced divorce solicitors and family lawyers in the area. He can assist with all issues arising from relationship breakdown for married, unmarried and same sex couples, including separation and divorce, financial issues, pre-nuptial agreements…
With over 35 years’ expertise in family law, Mark is one of the most experienced divorce solicitors and family lawyers in the area. He can assist with all issues arising from relationship breakdown for married, unmarried and same sex couples, including separation and divorce, financial issues, pre-nuptial agreements and separation agreements and child focused matters. As a collaborative lawyer, Mark believes in a practical and sensitive approach and strives to reach an amicable resolution where possible, however if court proceedings are unavoidable, he can represent clients in all levels of court and has significant advocacy experience and has Higher Rights of Audience. He regularly represents children, parents and other family members in complex court proceedings, often involving Social Services. Mark is a member of Resolution with a Specialist Accreditation in Advanced Financial Provision, Children Law and Domestic Abuse, a member of the Law Society of England and Wales’ Children Law Subcommittee and the Law Society Children Law Panel.
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Appleby, Hope & Matthews
4.2
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Very helpful. Explained everything very simply and easy to understand.
“Friendly and honest advice”
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Friendly
Very happy with the service received. Very friendly and honest advice. Would highly recommend.
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Great solicitors, wouldn't go anywhere else.
Julianne Askins
Appleby, Hope & Matthews
Middlesbrough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.2 score
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38 reviews
A trained mediator and head of the family department, Julianne has over 18 years’ experience in family law and more specifically working in childcare law. Her specialism in child related issues sees her working in cases involving Social Services and she can assist parents, guardians and other family…
A trained mediator and head of the family department, Julianne has over 18 years’ experience in family law and more specifically working in childcare law. Her specialism in child related issues sees her working in cases involving Social Services and she can assist parents, guardians and other family members in relation to Special Guardianship Orders. Julianne is a member of Resolution and is on the Law Society Children’s Panel as well as being Domestic Violence Accredited.
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Great solicitors, wouldn't go anywhere else
Very happy with the service received
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Knights
4.5
“Professional”
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Really professional services.
“Knowledgeable”
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Friendly and knowledgeable solicitors.
“Kept us informed”
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Professional and always kept us informed throughout the process.
Lucy Adams
Knights
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.5 score
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30 reviews
Senior Associate in the Family team, Lucy has over 14 years’ experience in representing a range of clients in family law disputes. She advises on divorce and related financial issues including pensions, businesses and pre-acquired marital wealth. She also supports cohabiting couples, who need help to resolve a…
Senior Associate in the Family team, Lucy has over 14 years’ experience in representing a range of clients in family law disputes. She advises on divorce and related financial issues including pensions, businesses and pre-acquired marital wealth. She also supports cohabiting couples, who need help to resolve a dispute following their separation. Lucy has particular expertise in children matters such as contact, prohibited steps, specific issue orders and leave to remove cases. She has worked on complex cases including those with an international dimension and local authority involvement. As a member of Resolution, Lucy is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes, offering clear advice to achieve the best possible outcome, through negotiation. If the need arises, she is able to support her clients through court proceedings as required.
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Really professional services
Professional and always kept us informed throughout the process
Friendly and knowledgeable solicitors
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Hewitts Solicitors
3.8
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Swift and excellent service.
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Very helpful! Great service.
“Staff are friendly and helpful”
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For all your legal needs they deal with most legal matters. Staff are friendly and helpful and willing to go that bit further.
Callum Terry
Hewitts Solicitors
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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3.8 score
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29 reviews
Partner in one of the longest established law firms in the North East, Callum specialises in all aspects of family law and has expertise in representing parents in cases involving Social Services. Callum and his team have a broad range of experience handling cases involving divorce, cohabitation disputes…
Partner in one of the longest established law firms in the North East, Callum specialises in all aspects of family law and has expertise in representing parents in cases involving Social Services. Callum and his team have a broad range of experience handling cases involving divorce, cohabitation disputes and domestic abuse. He will deal with all cases in a supportive, sensitive and understanding manner to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Willing to go that bit further
Swift and excellent service
Staff are friendly and helpful
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Jacksons Law
4.0
“Always kept me informed”
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Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great communication and always kept me informed.
“Highly recommend”
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Professional
Fantastic service, very professional and responsive. We would highly recommend.
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Friendly
Professional & friendly service which we would highly recommend.
Heather Snowdon
Jacksons Law
Stockton-on-Tees
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.0 score
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88 reviews
Guiding her clients through a variety of family law issues, Heather is the head of the firm’s family law department and a member of Resolution, She specialises in divorce, financial settlements resulting from relationship breakdown, and private children law. She is also an expert when it comes to…
Guiding her clients through a variety of family law issues, Heather is the head of the firm’s family law department and a member of Resolution, She specialises in divorce, financial settlements resulting from relationship breakdown, and private children law. She is also an expert when it comes to domestic abuse cases and for over a decade, Heather has worked closely with the domestic abuse services in the County Durham area and was a Trustee for a local refuge for 10 years.
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Fantastic service, very professional and responsive
Very knowledgeable and helpful
Professional & friendly service which we would highly recommend
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Cygnet Law
4.2
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Efficient
helpful and efficient staff. front of house extremely professional and helpful .
“A very safe pair of hands”
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Recommended
Professional
Knowledgeable
I have used this firm on a number of occasions and can very highly recommend them. All of the Family Law team are knowledgeable, professional and approachable. I particularly recommend Stacey Phoenix (part of Peter's team) who is quick thinking, calm and persuasive in court, well-prepared and a very safe pair of hands.
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Excellent
Always an excellent service, friendly and professional team.
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Good friendly expert staff giving great advice. Helpful and sympathetic.
Peter Medd
Cygnet Law
Redcar
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.2 score
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73 reviews
Establishing the firm in 2001, Peter has substantial experience in the legal profession and has specialised in family law for over 30 years. He can deal with the full spectrum of family related matters and has an extremely strong background in children act issues, particularly in relation to…
Establishing the firm in 2001, Peter has substantial experience in the legal profession and has specialised in family law for over 30 years. He can deal with the full spectrum of family related matters and has an extremely strong background in children act issues, particularly in relation to representing local authorities. Peter is also a member of Resolution and is widely recognised as a go-to expert and national specialist in adoption matters.
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Helpful and sympathetic
Always an excellent service, friendly and professional team
All of the Family Law team are knowledgeable, professional and approachable
Andrew McGloin
Teesside Law
Redcar
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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3.8 score
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4 reviews
Specialising in family law and criminal law, Andrew is a highly experienced solicitor and director of this well-respected firm. Able to represent his clients on all matters relating to divorce, separation, and children matters, Andrew seeks to resolve disputes between couples and families through constructive negotiation, but if…
Specialising in family law and criminal law, Andrew is a highly experienced solicitor and director of this well-respected firm. Able to represent his clients on all matters relating to divorce, separation, and children matters, Andrew seeks to resolve disputes between couples and families through constructive negotiation, but if the circumstances require it, he is also able to represent his clients in court in order to pursue a satisfactory outcome.
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Kathy Webb & Co
4.0
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A great local firm of solicitors dealing with family law. Very good at keeping clients up to date.
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Brilliant solicitors, lovely people.
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Good solicitors. They keep you informed at all times.
Carl Reed
Kathy Webb & Co
Guisborough
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.0 score
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11 reviews
Known for his direct and forthright approach and his robust representation of his clients’ interests where required, Carl is not afraid to tackle the most complex and difficult legal matters and has a reputation for challenging legal authority. He has specialised in family law for over 25 years…
Known for his direct and forthright approach and his robust representation of his clients’ interests where required, Carl is not afraid to tackle the most complex and difficult legal matters and has a reputation for challenging legal authority. He has specialised in family law for over 25 years and has over 20 years’ experience in children act proceedings. As a longstanding member of the Children’s Panel, Carl is able to represent parents, guardians and family members in disputes involving Social Services as well as being appointed by the court to represent children who are the subject of such proceedings.
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Good solicitors, they keep you informed at all times
Brilliant solicitors, lovely people
Very good at keeping clients up to date
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Newtons Solicitors
4.7
“Very caring and sympathetic”
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Professional
Caring
All staff at Newtons were very professional and also very caring and sympathetic to what was a very difficult time in my life. I would recommend this firm to anybody.
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Friendly
Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
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Absolutely first-class services. Would recommend Newtons Solicitors.
Julie Fawcett
Newtons Solicitors
Darlington
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.7 score
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49 reviews
Julie has been qualified as a solicitor since 1997 and brings with her a breadth of experience in divorce and family law. She can offer advice on divorce and separation, cohabitation and same sex relationship disputes, financial remedies, child protection law as well as private law children matters…
Julie has been qualified as a solicitor since 1997 and brings with her a breadth of experience in divorce and family law. She can offer advice on divorce and separation, cohabitation and same sex relationship disputes, financial remedies, child protection law as well as private law children matters relating to residence, contact, prohibited steps, removal from jurisdiction issues and grandparent rights. Julie also handles domestic violence cases such as non-molestation and occupation orders and acts for women referred through Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) and other support organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau. She is a member of Resolution and the Law Society Children Panel, which enables her to represent children, parents, grandparents and other family relatives.
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Absolutely first-class services
All staff at Newtons were very professional
Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable
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Clark Willis Law
4.7
“Tanya is definitely the best when it comes to family law”
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Professional
I highly recommend Tanya Bloomfield.
Tanya is very professional but also very understanding. She was always there when I needed help with my case. When in the court room, Tanya was always supportive to me and showed complete control over the case. The end result was exactly what was asked for. When it comes to my kids, I want the best and Tanya Bloomfield is definitely the best when it comes to family law.
“She kept me calm all the way through”
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Efficient
I would highly recommend Tanya Bloomfield for any case! Professional, efficient and certainly knows her job! Best solicitor around and you won't be disappointed! She kept me calm all the way through my battle to see my children.
“Always been there with the best advice and a solution to move forward”
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Friendly
Tanya has dealt with my family matters, so prompt, efficient and friendly (and funny) Tanya has had every side of my emotions. Always been there with the best advice and a solution to move forward and acted on anything thrown at us immediately. I seriously can not thank and recommend this dream team enough. Clark Willis will always be my first point of call in future.
“Her experience & professionalism was exceptional”
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I have been incredibly impressed with the level of service at Clark Willis. Tanya Bloomfield assisted me in my divorce and her experience & professionalism was exceptional. I can’t recommend her enough.
Tanya Bloomfield
Clark Willis Law
Darlington
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.7 score
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77 reviews
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Tanya is a Partner and heads up the Family Team. She specialises in all areas of family work with a keen interest in financial matters following separation, particularly dealing with businesses, pensions and properties. Tanya also works hard to assist clients in…
Qualifying as a solicitor in 2008, Tanya is a Partner and heads up the Family Team. She specialises in all areas of family work with a keen interest in financial matters following separation, particularly dealing with businesses, pensions and properties. Tanya also works hard to assist clients in children matters. She assists parents in disputes and also represents parents and grandparents in proceedings issued by the Local Authority. Tanya is one of the relatively few solicitors in the local area who is a trained collaborative practitioner and an accredited mediator. She is also a committed member of Resolution.
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Clark Willis will always be my first point of call in future
I would highly recommend Tanya Bloomfield for any case
Always been there with the best advice and a solution to move forward
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BHP Law
4.3
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Amanda Adeola
BHP Law
Darlington
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.3 score
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41 reviews
Recommended in The Legal 500, Amanda can represent her clients in negotiation between solicitors or in court if required, covering all aspects of family breakdown including separation, divorce, financial disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private law children matters. Amanda has over 12 years’ legal experience and has…
Recommended in The Legal 500, Amanda can represent her clients in negotiation between solicitors or in court if required, covering all aspects of family breakdown including separation, divorce, financial disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and private law children matters. Amanda has over 12 years’ legal experience and has gained Higher Rights of Audience in Civil Proceedings and has a Resolution Specialist Accreditation in Financial Remedy Proceedings and Advocacy Private Law Children. Amanda has also had her work published on The Law Society website and undertakes mentoring to support aspiring lawyers.
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Pleasant to deal with
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EMG Solicitors
4.6
“Highly recommended”
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Very efficient, friendly service. Highly recommended.
“Very professional service and dealt with my divorce quickly”
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Very professional service and dealt with my divorcee quickly and promptly... Highly recommended
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Great support and advice for our family during a tough time.
“I highly recommend them”
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Excellent
An amazing team, both in their Durham and newly opened Gosforth office. A very professional, ultra friendly and an extremely efficient firm of solicitors. The quality of their work was excellent and I highly recommend them.
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Very friendly & professional team.
Julia Middleton
EMG Solicitors
Durham
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.6 score
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76 reviews
A director at the firm with over 18 years’ family law experience, Julia is a specialist in divorce/dissolution proceedings/separation and the resolution of the financial and children arrangements that often follow. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she can also offer her clients options when choosing the most appropriate…
A director at the firm with over 18 years’ family law experience, Julia is a specialist in divorce/dissolution proceedings/separation and the resolution of the financial and children arrangements that often follow. As a trained collaborative lawyer, she can also offer her clients options when choosing the most appropriate process in resolving their separation. For many this may be working issues out as amicably as possible, not getting caught up in a legal battle, and ending up with a positive outcome so they can move on as quickly and painlessly as possible. In those instances where court proceedings cannot be avoided, Julia is a confident and experienced negotiator and advocate in children and financial cases. She is also a member of Resolution and a Resolution Accredited Specialist in children and financial matters.
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Very professional service and dealt with my divorce quickly
The quality of their work was excellent
An amazing team
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Swinburne Maddison
3.7
“Would not consider any other law firm”
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Family Law
A fantastic business that my family and I have had the pleasure of doing business with. Over the years I have dealt with the various teams from corporate to family and would not consider any other law firm.
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Great service and really professional and helpful.
“Highly recommended”
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Quick effective firm of solicitors. In my opinion, they are highly recommended.
Kath Hill
Swinburne Maddison
Durham
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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3.7 score
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30 reviews
Kath is a CILEX Lawyer and head of the firm’s family team. With over 30 years of experience as a family lawyer, Kath has been described by The Legal 500 as being “well-respected and experienced” and also praised by them for her “incredibly supportive” manner with clients. She…
Kath is a CILEX Lawyer and head of the firm’s family team. With over 30 years of experience as a family lawyer, Kath has been described by The Legal 500 as being “well-respected and experienced” and also praised by them for her “incredibly supportive” manner with clients. She is also recognised by the Legal 500 as a Leading Individual in her field, signalling the high regard in which she is held by her clients and peers. Kath was also nominated in the category of Private Client Individual of the Year (outside of London) at the Legal 500 UK awards. Kath is experienced in all aspects of relationship breakdown and is an accredited Collaborative Lawyer. She has been a member of the Law Society’s Family Law Panel since 2002, specialising in finance and children’s issues.
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Quick effective firm of solicitors
Great service and really professional and helpful
Fantastic business that my family and I have had the pleasure of doing business
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Freeman Johnson
4.7
“Such a professional, responsive and friendly team”
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Felt confident to be with such a professional, responsive and friendly team.
Carole Middleton
Freeman Johnson
Durham
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.7 score
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27 reviews
Partner at the firm and collaborative lawyer with 20 years’ experience in family law, Carole offers a significant amount of expertise in all family related issues. She can advise on divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements, and children matters including residence and contact and domestic violence remedies.…
Partner at the firm and collaborative lawyer with 20 years’ experience in family law, Carole offers a significant amount of expertise in all family related issues. She can advise on divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements, and children matters including residence and contact and domestic violence remedies. Carole offers collaborative dispute resolution methods where possible, helping couples work together constructively to resolve issues with the emphasis being upon keeping matters out of court and finding solutions together on an amicable basis. She is, however, a regular and respected advocate in the North East courts and can represent her clients at this level when required.
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Riley Langdon
4.1
“Excellent service from start to finish”
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Professional
Excellent
I have recently used Riley Langdon for a sale & purchase of a property and also a divorce. I received excellent service from start to finish. Very professional and reliable. Highly recommended and wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I needed anything in the future. Thank you for everything.
Rebecca Jackson
Riley Langdon
Durham
Serving Clients in Hartlepool
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Hartlepool area.
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4.1 score
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24 reviews
Rebecca qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and has experience in all aspects of family law. She specialises in divorce, financial relief proceedings, domestic abuse, and private law children matters (child arrangements). Rebecca understands the sensitive nature of family law proceedings and is compassionate and empathetic towards her…
Rebecca qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and has experience in all aspects of family law. She specialises in divorce, financial relief proceedings, domestic abuse, and private law children matters (child arrangements). Rebecca understands the sensitive nature of family law proceedings and is compassionate and empathetic towards her clients. Committed to applying a non-confrontational approach to resolving family disputes, Rebecca will always try to offer solutions that avoid the need to go to court. Rebecca’s clients regularly come from recommendations made by her previous clients.
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Family Law Glossary
Legal terms used on this page
Advocacy
Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS
CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order
A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren
Child Arrangements Order
A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren
Collaborative Lawyer
A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Prohibited Steps Order
A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution
Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order
A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)
TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.
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Proven History
Does the solicitor have a proven track record, earned over years, of being an extremely shrewd legal practitioner? They aren’t in any way new or unproven.
Legal Specialism
The solicitor is well recognised for having a specialism in a particular area of family law, such as international divorce, abduction, or custody.
Rising Star
Is the solicitor part of an established firm and they have quickly gained a reputation for being expert in their field? A highly skilled rising star who doesn’t yet command the highest fees, so making them very good value.
Depth of Team
Does the solicitor’s surrounding team contain high calibre lawyers and secretaries who collectively can offer broader and deeper legal advice as circumstances require?
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