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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Hartlepool & Nearby

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Nicky Hunter

Stowe Family Law     Middlesbrough    

5.0 score
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1530 reviews
Standing out for her ability to deliver pragmatic and realistic family law advice and to offer creative solutions across the full spectrum of family law issues, Nicky is a highly regarded family law expert at this specialist family law firm. She has over 20 years’ experience in working with...
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Very professional, hard working and thorough I feel so much happier knowing she is fighting my corner Unwavering professionalism from the get go
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Geoffrey Adamson

DMA Law     Hartlepool    

4.2 score
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27 reviews
A Director and Manager of the Family Law Department, Geoffrey is a highly competent and experienced family lawyer who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to his clients to support them in moving forward with their lives. Practising in family law for over 35 years, he acts for...
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Can't praise Geoffrey Adamson highly enough Can't fault him, an absolute necessity in my case I would highly recommend them
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Kirstey Maloney

Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors     Hartlepool    

4.4 score
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281 reviews
One of the firm’s Partners, Kirstey specialises in family cases concerning children, particularly care and adoption proceedings brought by the Local Authority seeking to remove children from the care of their family. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent children...
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A great and professional law firm Very professional and accommodating to any questions or queries we had Wouldn't hesitate to use them again or to recommend them
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Pam Kandola

Paul J Watson     Middlesbrough    

4.8 score
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69 reviews
Pam is Head of the Family Department and a highly respected family law solicitor at this well established law firm serving the Hartlepool community. She leads a team of specialist solicitors who are committed to resolving a wide range of matters including divorce, financial disputes, private law children cases,...
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Absolutely brilliant solicitors I would highly recommend them to anyone Their service is exceptional

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Julietta Nattrass

Watson Woodhouse     Middlesbrough    

3.9 score
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95 reviews
With a career spanning almost three decades, Julietta is one of the most accomplished family lawyers in the Hartlepool area with particular expertise on children matters. A member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is able to represent adults and children in child protection cases, including...
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Highly recommend this firm of solicitors Couldn't have asked for better representation, highly recommended A very professional, friendly and efficient service

Rosemary Alderson

Macks Solicitors     Middlesbrough    

4.2 score
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83 reviews
Rosemary is recognised as one of the region’s leading family lawyers and her technical expertise in family law coupled with her compassion and empathy is sought after by a range of clients. Head of the Family Department, she tackles all issues relating to family and relationships including divorce, children...
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Professional service All the staff I dealt with were a credit to the firm Highly recommended

Paul McGee

McGee McGee Agar     Middlesbrough    

4.8 score
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33 reviews
Known for his compassion and support during an emotional and stressful time for his clients, Paul has a wealth of expertise and knowledge of family law and is a Partner and Head of the Family Department at this well regarded local firm serving the Hartlepool area. He can represent...
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One word outstanding - highly recommended Can't thank Paul enough with the hard work, professionalism, and advice Even when I thought there was no hope, Paul encouraged me and fought my corner

Karen Petch

BBNM Law     Middlesbrough    

4.1 score
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15 reviews
A highly regarded and well-respected legal expert, Karen has gained a reputation for family law excellence, particularly for her skills working on complex and challenging childcare cases. Partner at the firm with a career spanning over 27 years, she offers advice and representation on all family law and matrimonial...
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Alex Owens

Newbys Solicitors     Middlesbrough    

4.4 score
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9 reviews
An experienced and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career surpassing 25 years, Alex prides herself on dealing with her clients sensitively, whilst approaching matters robustly. Her wide and varied caseload sees her involved in issues relating to divorce, separation, child arrangements and cohabitee issues. Recognised for...
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Jennifer Williamson

Punch Robson     Middlesbrough    

4.4 score
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16 reviews
Warm, supportive and highly professional, Jennifer is a well-respected divorce solicitor and family lawyer who offers her clients clear advice and focus when they need it most. With over 11 years’ experience in family law to call upon, she advises on a range of issues with expertise in domestic...
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Great professionalism from the team Highly recommend Professional outfit

Julianne Askins

Appleby, Hope & Matthews     Middlesbrough    

4.0 score
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49 reviews
Known for her empathy and good legal mind, Julianne is a highly capable and experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with over 25 years' experience of family law cases. Head of the Family Department, she specialises in children law and cases involving social services and as a member of...
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Friendly and honest advice Great solicitors, wouldn't go anywhere else Would highly recommend

Lucy Adams

Knights     Stockton-on-Tees    

3.7 score
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3 reviews
With over 14 years representing a range of clients on family related matters, Lucy is a Senior Associate in the Family team. She is able to provide advice and assistance on divorce and related financial issues including pensions, businesses and pre-acquired marital wealth. She also supports cohabiting couples, who...
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Callum Terry

Hewitts Solicitors     Stockton-on-Tees    

3.9 score
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38 reviews
A qualified solicitor since 2001 and a Partner in the firm, Callum has a strong reputation in the Hartlepool community for his compassion, dedication and care for supporting individuals and families during the stress of a family breakdown. He undertakes a varied caseload involving divorce, separation, issues relating to...
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Professional but also incredibly understanding and supportive Staff are friendly and helpful Swift and excellent service

Peter Medd

Cygnet Law     Redcar    

4.1 score
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98 reviews
Founder and Managing Director of this dynamic and progressive law firm established in 2001, Peter brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his role as a family solicitor supporting clients in the Hartlepool area. With a career surpassing over 30 years, he has represented a range of clients on all...
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Reliable and very thorough from start to finish Good friendly expert staff giving great advice Can very highly recommend them

Andrew McGloin

Teesside Law     Redcar    

3.8 score
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4 reviews
Adopting a no-nonsense yet empathetic approach, Andrew combines legal expertise of matrimonial and family law with a supportive and understanding demeanour to help his clients feel that they are in a safe pair of hands. Bringing over 25 years’ experience to bear on every case, he has great expertise...
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Carl Reed

Kathy Webb & Co     Guisborough    

4.1 score
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12 reviews
Principal of this specialist family law solicitors, Carl is recognised as a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor and is known for his direct, forthright approach and his robust representation of his clients. Providing family law advice for over 25 years with twenty of those years dealing with...
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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

Julie Fawcett

Newtons Solicitors     Darlington    

4.7 score
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75 reviews
Committed to guiding her clients through the challenges of a relationship breakdown with understanding, tact and sensitivity, Julie is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning over 28 years. She is able to handle cases involving divorce, civil partnership dissolution, private law children, financial remedy...
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I would recommend this firm to anybody All staff at Newtons were very professional You're kept up to date and give you straight forward advice

Tanya Bloomfield

Clark Willis Law     Darlington    

4.7 score
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99 reviews
Dedicated to offering legal advice that will result in an amicable resolution where possible, Tanya brings with her a wealth of knowledge having specialised in family law for over 17 years. A Director and Head of the Family Team, she offers advice on most family law matters with a...
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She kept me calm all the way through I seriously can not thank and recommend this dream team enough I would highly recommend Tanya Bloomfield for any case

Oluwapelumi (Amanda) Adeola

BHP Law     Darlington    

4.4 score
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45 reviews
An award-winning family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Amanda specialises in private family law and has over 12 years’ experience of dealing with complex financial matters on separation/divorce, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and also supporting clients with child arrangement matters. A member of Resolution, as well as sitting on a...
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Very helpful Pleasant to deal with We are more than happy with the service and professionalism

Julia Middleton

EMG Solicitors     Durham    

4.6 score
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103 reviews
With over 18 years' experience as a family law specialist, Julia is a Director at this highly reputable law firm. She specialises in divorce/dissolution proceedings/separation and the resolution of the financial and children arrangements that often arise. A advocate for alternative dispute resolution, Julia is a trained collaborative lawyer...
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Very professional, ultra friendly and an extremely efficient firm of solicitors Great support and advice for our family Very efficient, friendly service.

Kath Hill

Swinburne Maddison     Durham    

Legal Director and Head of the Family team, Kath has practised for over 30 years as a family law advocate and is well respected on the North Eastern circuit. Described as “well respected” and “incredibly supportive”, she is recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition of The...
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Carole Middleton

Freeman Johnson     Durham    

4.7 score
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31 reviews
A Partner, a family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a career spanning three decades, Carole is one of the most highly regarded specialists in the Hartlepool area. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding her clients through their divorce...
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Nice friendly professional people Such a professional, responsive and friendly team

Rebecca Jackson

Riley Langdon     Durham    

4.2 score
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26 reviews
With a strong combination of family law expertise and high-quality client care, Rebecca has represented clients in matters relating to divorce, financial relief proceedings, domestic abuse, and private law children for over 15 years.  She fully understands the sensitive nature of family law proceedings, and deals with her cases...
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Felt really comfortable during a very delicate & personal conversation Highly recommended and wouldn't hesitate to use them again Very professional and reliable

Lynne Simpson

Meikles     Bishop Auckland    

4.4 score
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27 reviews
A committed Managing Partner and highly accomplished family law solicitor, Lynne has been offering advice to couples and families for over 20 years. She is well known for her sympathetic yet robust approach in helping her clients to achieve their goals and provides high quality advice and support on...
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Helpful and professional Good communication throughout Communication was very good

Gabbie Stockill

Smith Roddam     Bishop Auckland    

4.3 score
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13 reviews
Valued for her friendly, professional and extremely competent approach to her family law cases, clients are reassured that Gabbie will always offer honest and fair advice and will strive to achieve the best possible outcome. She is highly regarded for her extensive experience in family law matters and litigation...
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Fast, efficient, reliable and thorough Really great staff. Very helpful Everything you want from a solicitor

Liam PD Brison

CW Booth & Co     Bishop Auckland    

4.2 score
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21 reviews
Admitted as a solicitor in 1996, Liam is Partner and Head of the Family Law Department and has extensive experience in respect of all types of family proceedings. He is particularly skilled in child care proceedings brought by the Local Authority, where he regularly represents children, parents or other...
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Most helpful and professional solicitors Highly professional, experienced, and personal service Highly professional and helpful solicitors

Jonathan Woodhouse

Freers Askew Bunting     Middlesbrough    

3.3 score
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66 reviews
Having worked as a family lawyer and divorce solicitor for over 25 years, Jonathan is a highly accomplished specialist in his field. Director and Head of the Family Law Team, he conducts cases from child arrangement disputes, domestic abuse injunctions, and divorce and civil partnership dissolution to financial settlements...
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Approachable, highly knowledge & efficient First class service Will guide you & help you