Wiselaw independently researches and lists the best Restraining Order Lawyers (known as Non-Molestation Lawyers in Family Law) near you.
Family Law Services Available From…
Exclusive Free Guide For Wiselaw Users
Get the most out of your solicitor meeting with this comprehensive Wiselaw guide. Find out what to ask, what to prepare, what to do, and what to avoid!
To get your free guide, simply use Wiselaw to send a solicitor enquiry and receive your download link. Wiselaw will not use your personal data thereafter.
With more than 18 years of experience in Family Law, Gemma Stevens has developed particular expertise in supporting clients through the emotional and practical difficulties that can accompany relationship breakdown. Practising in the South West throughout her career, she advises on divorce and separation, financial disputes, matters concerning children, issues affecting cohabiting couples and domestic abuse. As a Resolution member and accredited specialist in Children and Domestic Abuse, Gemma is committed to finding sensible and cost-effective solutions through constructive, non-confrontational methods wherever possible. She combines genuine empathy and personal support with clear, robust legal advice, helping clients understand their position and make informed decisions during what can be an exceptionally challenging time.
A rising star in Family Law, Rhianna Greenley has worked exclusively in the field since qualifying and has developed a broad practice covering divorce, separation, cohabitation, finances and matters concerning children. She is known for providing straightforward, realistic and accessible advice, ensuring clients understand their position while receiving practical support through what can be an emotionally difficult period. As a dedicated member of Resolution, Rhianna favours constructive and non-confrontational approaches to resolving disputes, seeking to avoid unnecessary court proceedings and their associated costs and stress wherever possible. She combines a proactive and strategic approach with a strong commitment to achieving positive outcomes tailored to each client’s circumstances.
With more than 10 years of experience, Chelsea McVicker is a well-respected Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Family Law, advising clients across a varied private law caseload. Her work encompasses divorce, separation, financial remedy, children matters and domestic abuse, with a particular interest in supporting parents through disputes concerning their children. Chelsea takes a sympathetic and supportive approach while remaining determined to protect her clients’ interests and pursue the strongest possible outcome, with careful consideration of the family’s longer-term needs. As a valued member of Resolution, she places emphasis on negotiation and constructive dispute resolution wherever possible, seeking to avoid the additional cost and pressure of court proceedings without compromising on effective representation.
Practising exclusively in Family Law since 1997, Lesley has built a strong reputation for her high-quality client care and holistic approach to the range of cases that she handles. She advises on non-contentious and contentious matters with a specialism in divorce, separation, financial settlements, and relationship agreements. Her expertise in high-value money cases is second-to-none and she has dealt with business valuations across different sectors, pensions issues, maintenance payments, and complex farming matters. Appreciated for her forthright, supportive, and personable approach to clients, Lesley is committed to providing clear and concise advice with the diligence needed to obtain swift and amicable resolutions. She is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500.
A rising star in the Family Law arena, Abigail started her career as a paralegal and is now a qualified solicitor at a Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. She acts for clients on a wide range of matters with a keen interest in high-net-worth financial settlements on divorce and separation. Abi has worked with clients who have obtained financial orders by consent and is able to provide assistance from the beginning to the end of their financial remedy case. She is also able to advise clients in private Children Act proceedings. Abigail always adopts a sensitive and constructive approach and she is committed to minimising conflict for clients by seeking negotiated and collaborative solutions where possible. Noted as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, she is known for her attention to detail and calm, personable manner.
Family Law Services Available From…
An experienced Family Law specialist, Helen Cankett is known for her clear, practical advice and her ability to guide clients through complex and high-value relationship breakdowns. She advises on divorce, separation, financial settlements, children matters, and cohabitation disputes, with particular expertise in cases involving substantial wealth, family businesses, and intricate asset structures. Helen is highly regarded for supporting high-net-worth individuals, including advising on pre- and post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements to safeguard assets for future generations. Working closely with corporate and commercial professionals where required, she delivers strategic, forward-thinking solutions. A trained Collaborative Lawyer and family mediator, Helen is committed to achieving constructive resolutions outside of court. Appointed as a Deputy District Judge in 2022, she is also a member of Resolution and recognised for her expertise in this field.
With over 14 years of experience, Rebecca Pike is a dedicated Family Law specialist known for her pragmatic and solution-focused approach to relationship breakdown. She advises clients on financial settlements and arrangements for children, including living arrangements and education costs, always with a focus on achieving cost-effective and constructive outcomes. Rebecca also supports individuals entering new relationships by preparing nuptial and cohabitation agreements to protect their interests. A member of Resolution, she is committed to promoting a collaborative approach that considers the needs of the whole family. Rebecca is also a member of the Cheltenham Child Contact Centre Advisory Board, reflecting her active involvement in the local community and her commitment to supporting positive outcomes for children and families.
Hannah Mills is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Family Team, recognised for her clear, pragmatic advice and confident handling of complex matters arising from relationship breakdown. She advises on divorce, financial settlements, and children arrangements, including cases involving business structures and international assets. Hannah has significant experience in challenging children disputes, including fact-finding hearings, intractable cases, changes of residence, and matters requiring the involvement of a Rule 16.4 Guardian and expert evidence. She is particularly known for her strong advocacy, regularly representing clients at court and providing valuable insight throughout proceedings. A member of Resolution, Hannah supports a constructive approach wherever possible, while ensuring clients receive realistic, strategic guidance to help them navigate difficult circumstances and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Priding herself on her ability to balance compassion with taking a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to her cases, Jennifer Miles is a rising star in the field of Family Law. She is committed to navigating her clients through the breakdown of a relationship, providing advice on divorce, separation, financial disputes, private children matters and cohabitation issues. Whilst Jennifer supports adopting a more amicable and constructive approach to disputes outside of court, she also recognises that there are times when pursuing matters through the court is the only option available and has represented numerous clients in contested court proceedings. She can sensitively support clients throughout the legal process, ensuring that they understand all aspects of their case, explaining options and offering the most effective solutions.
Offering practical and friendly advice, Hugo Sawer is committed to working hard to help clients decide on the most effective way to resolve disputes arising from a relationship breakdown. He has experience in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, financial settlement upon divorce, private children matters and domestic abuse and represents clients from all walks of life. A talented and innovative solicitor, Hugo has received praise for his excellent client care skills, attention to detail and his ability to understand and guide clients through what can be a very difficult and emotional time in their lives.
With a successful track record spanning over 20 years, Hazel is a family law specialist focused on achieving favourable outcomes for her clients. She advises on all family and matrimonial matters, including divorce, financial settlements, cohabitee and property disputes, private children matters and domestic abuse, and always with the goal of helping clients to move on with their lives in a positive way. As a member of Resolution, Hazel adopts a conciliatory approach to her work, placing her clients’ needs as a priority and striving for the best possible outcome for them and their families, whether by agreement or court proceedings. She is known for her friendly, professional and down-to-earth manner, which clients hold in high regard.
With 30 years of legal experience, most of which is in family law, Donna Rose offers a wealth of specialist expertise. She deals with all aspects of family law, including divorce and children matters, and specialises in resolving financial issues when a relationship ends. She has considerable experience in more complex family cases, such as when extended family members are involved in proceedings due to them having a financial interest in the couple’s matrimonial property. Donna has also developed a particular specialism in cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements, thus enabling couples to consider and formalise their financial arrangements at the outset of a relationship or marriage. Donna is a member of Resolution and therefore follows their code of practice of promoting constructive and non-confrontational ways to separation and minimising the impact of the relationship breakdown on the children.
Family Law Services Available From…
Exclusive Free Guide For Wiselaw Users
Get the most out of your solicitor meeting with this comprehensive Wiselaw guide. Find out what to ask, what to prepare, what to do, and what to avoid!
To get your free guide, simply use Wiselaw to send a solicitor enquiry and receive your download link. Wiselaw will not use your personal data thereafter.
Family Law Services Available From…
A Director at this specialist family law firm, Lisa Evans, can expertly navigate any issues relating to family and relationship breakdown. Practising in family law since 1996, she offers advice and assistance on a range of matters with a particular specialism in financial cases, including those of high net worth. Lisa will always support an alternate dispute resolution approach to a client’s case, carefully outlining the options that are available to them, and is an accredited mediator as well as a dedicated member of Resolution. If court proceedings are necessary, Lisa is a keen and confident advocate and will provide representation to her clients to ensure continuity with their case. She is appreciated for her compassion and empathy as well as her robust and forthright approach, which gives clients the confidence that they will be represented well.
With a solid reputation in the field of family law and a former Head of one of the largest family law teams in South Wales, Matthew Wells brings extensive knowledge and expertise to his role as Director at this highly regarded family law firm. He handles a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding his clients through their divorce and separation, and associated financial and children disputes. Collaboratively trained and an accredited specialist with Resolution, Matthew aims for constructive, non-confrontational discussions that consider the needs of the whole family and, in particular, the best interests of any children. He is known for achieving sensible and advantageous outcomes for his clients with a down-to-earth, considered approach to his family law cases.
Specialising in family law for over 13 years with extensive experience in a wide range of diverse and complex matters, Nia Thomas is a Director at this reputable specialist family law firm. She is well-versed in handling high-net-worth and complex cases, often representing clients in disputes involving businesses, substantial pensions and overseas assets. Nia is also experienced in dealing with disputes in relation to child arrangements, as well as negotiating complex nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Holding Resolution membership for a number of years, Nia is committed to promoting a constructive approach to family issues, aiming to resolve matters through sensible and robust negotiations. Nia is also a confident advocate and can represent her clients’ interests if conciliatory options are, for any reason, unsuccessful. Clients appreciate Nia’s sensible and productive approach as well as her empathetic style. She is a first-language Welsh speaker and is happy to conduct her legal advice and advocacy through the medium of English or Welsh.
Bethany Davies provides advice on all aspects of family law and is considered a rising star in the region. As an Associate Solicitor at this well-regarded family law firm, she handles the full range of matters, specifically divorce, separation, financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown and private children cases. Bethany is also able to provide advice to unmarried couples in relation to property ownership disputes, as well as handle domestic abuse injunction matters. As a member of Resolution, Bethany’s approach to family matters is conciliatory rather than litigious, meaning that she encourages parties to consider constructive solutions to resolve their issues, rather than the court process. Offering sensible, practical advice, Bethany has a sympathetic understanding of her clients’ needs and is committed to supporting them during times of high emotion and stress.
Dedicated to working hard to protect her clients’ interests, Nel Roberts is a friendly and approachable family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this well-respected family law firm. She specialises in divorce, separation and associated financial and children disputes for married and unmarried couples and has expertise in negotiating settlements with a focus on minimising costs and maximising the outcome for her clients. Nel blends practical and realistic advice with empathy and compassion to help alleviate the stress and anxiety of a family dispute or relationship breakdown.
Lowri Walters is a specialist family law solicitor who prides herself on her practical, no-nonsense approach to family law matters and is committed to offering a clear and supportive service. She advises a range of domestic and international clients on divorce, separation, financial and private children matters, and cohabitee disputes in relation to property ownership. Lowri’s clients appreciate her approachable and sympathetic manner, putting them at ease and providing guidance throughout the whole process. She is also passionate about making a difference in the local community and, in her spare time, is part of the University of South Wales Legal Advice Clinic, working with students to provide free legal advice. Lowri can converse in Welsh with her clients, if required.
Family Law Services Available From…
Family Law Services Available From…
Family Law Services Available From…
Family Law Services Available From…
Dedicated to offering her clients practical, realistic and commercially focused advice, Kirsty Kelleher is a talented family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this modern law firm. She deals with a variety of family and matrimonial issues, including divorce, complex financial settlements, nuptial agreements, and cases relating to children. She is also well-versed in international Family Law, offering valuable insights into cross-border cases and intricate legal arrangements. As a Resolution member, she supports her clients in navigating a relationship breakdown with care and precision and reaching a settlement through constructive and fair negotiations. Kirsty has also received recognition as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500.
With a career that spans 40 years, William Hogg is seen as one of the most experienced Family Law solicitors in London and is a Partner at an award-winning firm. He has been instructed on numerous aspects of family law but has particular experience handling high-conflict family issues, including child mediation. His expertise and experience are acknowledged through his numerous accolades, which include Chambers & Partners Alternative Dispute Resolution ‘Ranked Lawyer’ 2024, Spear’s 500 ‘Recommended’ Family Lawyer 2022 and is a Board member of the FMA and International lecturer of mediation. His knowledge and mediation skills are highly valuable in negotiating agreements out of court, adopting a sensible and pragmatic approach, and helping clients avoid stress and the financial costs associated with litigation. His results make him highly sought after, and clients have total trust in him.
Jacqueline Fitzgerald is a Partner and a trained mediator with a career that spans 25 years. She has specialised in various aspects of Family Law, including divorce, separation, nullity proceedings and rights of unmarried cohabitants. With a reputation for clear strategic advice and expertise in handling complex financial disputes, she has helped and advised clients when cases involve company/business issues, trusts, international matters and agricultural aspects. Her involvement in a landmark case set a legal precedent and highlights her success in court. However, her preference is to reduce conflict through alternative dispute resolution methods through constructive and non-confrontational mediation where solutions can benefit all parties.
Ranked in Chambers & Partners as an ‘Associate to Watch’ (2025), Ingrid Starcic is considered a rising star as has risen through the ranks of the law firm to her current position as Senior Associate. Offering clients advice and support with her calm and thorough approach, she takes instructions on diverse cases, including the financial consequences of a relationship breakdown and all aspects of private children work. Her work on private children law matters has covered a broad range of aspects, such as contact and living arrangements and cases with an international element. As a member of Resolution and a member of the Family Mediators Association (FMA) and is Family Mediation Council Accredited (FMCA), she looks to resolve client disputes through constructive and non-confrontational negotiations, reducing the stress and time for clients to get an acceptable settlement.
With an admirable work ethic, personable nature and meticulous attention to detail, Jack McBride is highly regarded for his Family Law work. He joined the firm straight out of university and has worked his way to being an Associate Solicitor in the Family Law Department. His professionalism and ability to build strong relationships with clients have made him a popular choice with those seeking legal support during what is often a difficult and emotional time. Working alongside the team, Jack provides valuable guidance and advice to clients during relationship breakdowns, children law and nuptial agreements.
Jon Keeley is a skilled Family Law professional, having joined the firm in 2020 and qualifying as a solicitor in 2023, becoming an associate in 2024. Using his skills and knowledge, he provides essential assistance to clients, reassuring those clients with his calm and measured demeanour. With an outstanding ability to identify areas where he’s able to add value, Jon is willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best possible solution for clients. His exceptional work ethic and dedication to clients have earned him high praise from experienced Counsel at one of the most respected Chambers, highlighting his invaluable research skills, proactive approach to work and excellent client manner.
Family Law Services Available From…
Working with individuals and families during some of the most challenging times in their lives and guiding them with clarity, Cameron Shaw is an experienced and expert Partner in the Family Law Department. He prides himself on offering a high-quality and bespoke service to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients. He takes instructions in cases concerning financial provision on separation, divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, cohabitation disputes and cohabitation agreements. He is also sought after for his expertise in incapacity law and is highly skilled at dealing with contentious and high-conflict child-related matters. Cameron has handled adoption/permanence order cases and regularly appears in Sheriff Courts and instructs counsel in the Court of Session. He is a member of the Family Law Association, trained in collaborative law and a member of Consensus, and believes in taking a positive and proactive approach to resolving disputes. Clients regularly note the excellent rapport Cameron curates, and they value his counsel, support and proactive communication during stressful and difficult periods of their lives.
With over 20 years of legal experience exclusively in Family Law, Morven Douglas advises on all types of family matters. These include the division of matrimonial property between separating spouses, the negotiation of pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, advising cohabiting couples on issues arising from separation or death, and expertly navigating cases with an international aspect. She also has extensive experience in child law matters, including residence, contact, and relocation. As a trained collaborative lawyer and family law mediator, Morven regularly resolves her cases via constructive negotiation. If court action is necessary, Morven is an experienced litigator and has represented clients in various Sheriff Courts across Scotland. Morven was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in Family Law in 2011 and was re-accredited in 2016 and 2021.
Specialising in Family Law for almost a decade, Lynsey Brown is particularly adept at ensuring that her clients are supported, fully understand their legal options and feel understood. Lynsey has extensive experience in all types of family law cases, including financial provision on separation and divorce and the complexities of negotiating associated assets such as pensions, property, business assets, and cryptocurrency. Lynsey is also experienced in preparing relationship agreements such as nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Additionally, Lynsey is regularly instructed in relation to child residence and contact disputes, and has developed a particular specialism in adoption, surrogacy, and assisted conception and fertility law. Always seeking to resolve matters as efficiently, amicably and cost-effectively as possible, Lynsey is an expert negotiator who pursues court action as a last resort, but if needed, is an effective and robust litigator with extensive experience running court actions in Sheriff Courts across Scotland and instructing Counsel in the Court of Session.
A senior solicitor at the firm, Steven Bain, regularly works with clients who are divorcing or separating and have high-value assets which need to be dealt with. He also works with those who need to protect their assets through relationship agreements such as pre-nups, post-nups, and cohabitation agreements. Frequently advising families on a variety of issues, Steven helps parents with disputes regarding their children, such as issues regarding maintenance and contact, as well as sensitively advising families who have lost someone and are seeking to resolve matters relating to the estate. Always working with his clients and the opposing side to resolve disputes quickly and constructively, Steven will negotiate the best possible outcome wherever possible, and if a more robust stance is required, he can expertly take the case to the Sheriff Courts to resolve.
An Associate Solicitor in a respected Family Law department, Iain Leiper has provided a dedicated and compassionate service to clients going through the end of a relationship for 15 years. Using his knowledge and expertise, he takes on a variety of cases, including separation, divorce, child contact and guardianship. He has a reputation for his capable and successful handling of Children’s Hearings, adoptions, permanence orders and International Child Abduction cases. He has regularly managed cases at the Sheriff Court and Court of Session, instructing counsel to support clients to get the best possible result from their disputes.
A highly capable solicitor in the firm’s Family Law team, Allana Henderson gained experience in various areas of law, including personal injury and medical negligence, before building her expertise in family law. She particularly focuses on cases relating to separation, such as divorce and disputes between cohabiting couples whose relationships have broken down. Additionally, Allana advises clients on matters relating to their children, such as resolving and agreeing cases concerning child contact and residence. Passionate about helping her clients and with a caring and supportive nature, Allana goes the extra mile to help her clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Family Law Services Available From…
Please select the types of expertise you're looking for from a lawyer:
Family Law Glossary
Each solicitor listed by Wiselaw is independently researched and considered against strict criteria. Examples of the criteria are shown below.
The quality and content of feedback that clients have given via trusted review services such as Google and TrustPilot.
Formal accreditations that are awarded to firms based on their expertise and/or their outstanding working practices.
Industry-recognised awards for superior business practices, legal expertise or customer care.
Evidence of high quality client care, including reviews received, publishing and sharing legal knowledge, and quality of enquiry replies.
The extent to which the solicitor has been involved in cases that have helped to shape and change wider family law.
Is the solicitor one of the best within their price band? A lower-priced or mid-priced solicitor will be included if they are the best compared to other solicitors in the same price band.
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.
The solicitor is well recognised for having a specialism in a particular area of family law, such as international divorce, abduction, or custody.
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.
Does the solicitor’s surrounding team contain high calibre lawyers and secretaries who collectively can offer broader and deeper legal advice as circumstances require?
Anyone who uses Wiselaw has the option to leave a review and every review we receive is published so you know you get an honest and complete view of our feedback. We respect our users' privacy so we will never contact users asking them for a review.
Get the expert help you need
