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Family Law Solicitors

  • Child custody and arrangements: Determining where children live and how much time they spend with each parent.
  • Adoption and fostering: Navigating the legal requirements for bringing a new child into your family.
  • Child maintenance: Ensuring financial support is provided for children after a separation.
  • Domestic violence and abuse: Securing protective orders (e.g., non-molestation or occupation orders) and safeguarding vulnerable family members.
  • Family mediation: Facilitating discussions between partners or spouses to resolve disagreements without going to court.
  • Cohabitation and civil partnerships: Drafting agreements and resolving disputes for unmarried or civilly partnered couples.
  • Children matter in general

A family solicitor can:

  • Offer legal advice: Explaining your rights and responsibilities under family law, whether it’s child-related issues, financial settlements, or protection orders.
  • Mediate disputes: Working with both parties to find amicable solutions, reducing stress and legal fees.
  • Represent you in court: If an agreement can’t be reached, a solicitor will prepare your case and advocate on your behalf.

Fees vary depending on complexity and solicitor experience. Many charge £150–£300 per hour, although fixed-fee packages may be available for uncontested matters, such as straightforward child arrangement orders. For more complex situations—like contested custody or intricate financial disputes—costs can rise. An initial consultation is often discounted or free, allowing you to discuss your situation, estimate fees, and explore the best course of action.

Family law in the UK deals with legal matters affecting families and domestic relationships, including marriage, civil partnerships, cohabitation, and parental rights. It encompasses a broad range of issues, from divorce and child custody to adoption and domestic violence. While divorce is part of family law, it’s often advisable to consult a solicitor who specialises in divorce if that is your primary concern.

Family Law Solicitors

Jo Walia

London SW16 2NJ

Jo Walia solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

24 years of experience

From 206 £ and 260 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Family mediation

At a glance : With 23 years of experience, Jo Walia provides expert legal advice in family law, litigation, and civil disputes. Specializing in resolving complex cases through mediation, Jo is committed to offering clear guidance and pursuing settlement where appropriate. Areas of Expertise Family Law – Specializing in divorce, child cus...

Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors solicitor Family Law London

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Family Law Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Hollingsworth Edwards is a highly reputable and successful law firm based in West London, representing clients across the UK and internationally. With expertise in a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, fraud, employment, family law, divorce, immigration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and litigation, the fir...

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Rakhi Singal

London WC2B 9RZ

Rakhi Singal solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 500 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law

At a glance : I am Founder and Director at RVS Solicitors. Years of experience in Family Law, have led me to heading our Family Law Department, where I lead a team of equally talented lawyers with a passion for Family Law. From the beginning of my career, I knew that my passion lay in Family Law. I trained in a specialist Family Law firm...

Range Solicitors

Manchester M16 8EE

Range Solicitors solicitor Family Law Manchester

Family Law Solicitor Manchester

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Range Solicitors is a trusted legal firm based in Manchester, providing specialist legal services in a wide range of practice areas. Our experienced team is dedicated to offering high-quality legal advice and representation tailored to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. We assist clients in matters inc...

Heather Meakin

Liverpool L3 1HU

Heather Meakin solicitor Family Law Liverpool

Family Law Solicitor Liverpool

8 years of experience

From 161 £ and 161 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law

At a glance : Heather Meakin is a solicitor based in Liverpool with seven years of experience in Family Law, Divorce, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. She provides expert legal guidance tailored to the needs of individuals and families, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and a client-focused approach. Heather does not accept legal aid. In D...

Family Law Solicitor Kent

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Catherine Dumbleton-Moore is a highly experienced family law solicitor based in Kent, with 15 years of expertise in handling a wide range of family-related legal matters. She joined her firm in 2003 and began her legal studies with the Institute of Legal Executives in late 2004. Catherine qualified as a Fellow of the Charte...

Catherine Watkins

Cwmbran NP44 1UG

Catherine Watkins solicitor Family Law Cwmbran

Family Law Solicitor Cwmbran

30 years of experience

From 140 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Catherine Watkins is an experienced family and property lawyer based in Cwmbran & Barry and cover South wales & Bristol, with 29 years of legal expertise. Fluent in both English and Welsh, Catherine is a key member of Newbold Solicitors, where she specializes in family law, divorce, civil partnerships, and litigatio...

Ademola AKILO

Luton LU1 2QH

Ademola AKILO solicitor Family Law Luton

Family Law Solicitor Luton

28 years of experience

From 150 £ and 300 £

Accepts legal aid in Family Law

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Ademola AKILO, a lawyer based in Luton, brings over 27 years of experience in a wide range of legal fields, including criminal law, fraud, motoring, family law, divorce, civil partnerships, immigration litigation, court claims, and healthcare law. Ademola is a versatile and dedicated solicitor, eager to take on new challeng...

David WINNETT

Nottingham NG1 5BS

David WINNETT solicitor Family Law Nottingham

Family Law Solicitor Nottingham

30 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law

At a glance : David Winnett is a highly experienced family law solicitor and a partner in the Family Law Team at Hopkins Solicitors in Nottingham, with 29 years of experience in the field. He qualified in 1996 and joined the firm in 2002. David is a leading expert in Collaborative Family Law, a progressive and non-confrontational approac...

Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Civil partnerships

At a glance : With 15 years of experience, Sushil Gaikwad specializes in a wide range of legal areas, including employment, family law, commercial law, and financial services. He offers expert legal services in areas such as dispute resolution, immigration, intellectual property, and civil litigation. Areas of Expertise Employment & ...

Joy Edu

London SE13 6EE

Joy Edu solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

17 years of experience

From 150 £ and 267 £

Accepts legal aid in Family Law

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer and a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Panel, holding sp...

Bradie Pell

Sheffield S1 2DD

Bradie Pell solicitor Family Law Sheffield

Family Law Solicitor Sheffield

15 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Recommended in the Legal 500 2020, I am a partner and the head of the family law department at Graysons and have specialised in family law now for a number of years. With significant experience in family law, I deal with the whole spectrum of legal issues that affect families, including divorce, separation, finances, injunc...

Chris BARBER

Cardiff CF10 3RS

Chris BARBER solicitor Family Law Cardiff

Family Law Solicitor Cardiff

15 years of experience

From 215 £ and 215 £

Accepts legal aid in Family Law

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Chris Barber is an experienced solicitor based in Cardiff with 14 years of legal practice, specializing in family law, civil litigation, and employment law. He has extensive experience handling family matters such as cohabitation, divorce, and child disputes. Chris also represents large financial companies in civil litigati...

Angela Lally

Leeds LS25 5BQ

Angela Lally solicitor Family Law Leeds

Family Law Solicitor Leeds

24 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Angela Lally is a solicitor based in Leeds with 23 years of experience specializing in family law and divorce. She provides expert legal services tailored to matrimonial finances and family matters. In Family Law and Divorce, Angela advises on a range of matters, including uncontested divorce, child custody, adoption, child...

Ruth TAYLOR

Northampton NN2 6EZ

Ruth TAYLOR solicitor Family Law Northampton

Family Law Solicitor Northampton

29 years of experience

From 250 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Ruth Taylor is a highly experienced family law solicitor with 28 years of expertise in the field. She began her career in family law in 1985 as a secretary to a family law solicitor before qualifying as a Legal Executive and later as a Solicitor in 1997. Ruth has worked exclusively in family law throughout her career, which...

Michelle Ellis

Stowmarket IP14 1ED

Michelle Ellis solicitor Family Law Stowmarket

Family Law Solicitor Stowmarket

24 years of experience

From 240 £ and 240 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Child Custody

At a glance : Michelle is an experienced family law solicitor and collaborative lawyer with over 30 years experience. Specialising in divorce, separation, finances, child disputes and pre-nuptial agreements. Michelle offers an initial fixed fee interview for up to an hour for £100 plus VAT

Kevin Wilson

Bolton BL1 4NB

Kevin Wilson solicitor Family Law Bolton

Family Law Solicitor Bolton

21 years of experience

From 120 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Civil partnerships Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : With 20 years of experience in law, Kevin Wilson is a highly qualified solicitor based at Bradshaw Legal, specializing in Fraud, Employment, Family Law, Divorce, and Litigation. Kevin has built a reputable practice focusing on providing effective legal solutions to clients in various areas of law, including Domestic Violenc...

Hollie Symon

Southend-on-Sea SS2 6HZ

Hollie Symon solicitor Family Law Southend-on-Sea

Family Law Solicitor Southend-on-Sea

14 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Hollie obtained her LLB (Hons) in 2009, before passing the Legal Practice Course with distinction in 2010 at Anglia Ruskin University. Hollie undertook her training contract at an Essex firm and qualified as a solicitor in 2012. Hollie has experience of working in private practice and at a local authority, as an in-house so...

Sarah-Jane Riddell

East Sussex BN3 5AA

Sarah-Jane Riddell solicitor Family Law East Sussex

Family Law Solicitor East Sussex

33 years of experience

From 235 £ and 235 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships Family mediation

At a glance : Sarah-Jane collaborative family lawyer and accredited mediator specialising in family law since 1993 at a range of large regional and smaller local firms; offers mediation (including MIAMs) with regard to all issues relating to both children and finances; committed to finding non-adversarial and cost-effective solutions to ...

Sophie DONOVAN

West Midlands DY14 9HZ

Sophie DONOVAN solicitor Family Law West Midlands

Family Law Solicitor West Midlands

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sophie Donovan is an experienced solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including family law, Wills and probate, debt recovery, and residential conveyancing. With 12 years of experience in the legal profession, Sophie has built a strong reputation for providing professional, relia...

Deborah Reynolds

Pentre CF41 7LY

Deborah Reynolds solicitor Family Law Pentre

Family Law Solicitor Pentre

42 years of experience

From 75 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Deborah Reynolds is a highly experienced solicitor based in Pentre, with 41 years of legal expertise. Specialising in family law, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estates, she has built a long-standing reputation for providing professional and client-focused legal services. Her extensive experience spans residential conve...

Vince Adon

London EC4A 2AB

Vince Adon solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

8 years of experience

From 145 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Vince Adon is a London-based lawyer with seven years of experience, specializing in a diverse range of legal areas, including education, employment, family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, litigation, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and consumer rights. With a strong academic background, he holds a first-class honours degree...

Christopher Evans

Macclesfield SK11 6PL

Christopher Evans solicitor Family Law Macclesfield

Family Law Solicitor Macclesfield

34 years of experience

From 220 £ and 220 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Christopher Evans is an experienced solicitor based in Macclesfield with 33 years of legal practice. Specializing in family law, divorce, consumer rights, and consumer credit, Christopher is dedicated to helping clients navigate legal disputes with clear and understandable advice. He recognizes that legal issues can be over...

Joanne Gilholm

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Joanne Gilholm solicitor Family Law Hampshire

Family Law Solicitor Hampshire

27 years of experience

From 210 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Family Law

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Joanne Gilholm is a highly experienced family lawyer based in Hampshire, with 26 years of expertise in handling complex and sensitive family law matters. Since qualifying in 1999 as a Chartered Legal Executive, she has dedicated her career to advising individuals through the challenges of marital and relationship breakdowns...

Shah Ali

London E1 2LX

Shah Ali solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 229 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Shah Ali is a highly accomplished solicitor based in London, with 13 years of experience in family law, immigration, intellectual property, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estates. As the founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors, he has built a reputation for delivering strategic and results-driven ...

Michela Hughes

London EC4V 5EF

Michela Hughes solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

27 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law

At a glance : Michela Hughes is the matrimonial and family partner at SBP Law, based in London, with 26 years of experience in family law. She specialises in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, uncontested divorce, spousal support, child custody, adoption, child support, sexual offences, property division, and children...

Kiran Kaur

Guildford GU1 2AB

Kiran Kaur solicitor Family Law Guildford

Family Law Solicitor Guildford

16 years of experience

From 150 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Kiran Kaur is an experienced solicitor based in Guildford, with 15 years of expertise in employment law, family law, divorce, and healthcare-related legal matters. As a key member of C P Law Associates, which was established in 2014, Kiran has built a reputation for providing personalized attention and strong legal represen...

Andrew Akhuetie

Wolverhampton WV1 4EX

Andrew Akhuetie solicitor Family Law Wolverhampton

Family Law Solicitor Wolverhampton

18 years of experience

From 100 £ and 201 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 17 years of experience, Andrew Akhuetie specializes in employment law, family law, immigration, and litigation. He is dedicated to ensuring that clients' rights are upheld, especially in employment-related matters. Areas of Expertise Employment Law – Specializing in human resources issues, ensuring fairness, justice, a...

Dr. Donald Macfarlane

London EC4V 5EF

Dr. Donald Macfarlane solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 400 £ and 500 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Dr. Macfarlane represents all sizes of business covering all their corporate and commercial needs. Whether it is contract reviews or an acquisition of or for your business. As a trusted adviser he brings experience, technical, governance and compliance knowledge and the experience from having worked for international corpor...

Michelle Camacho

London EC3V 3ND

Michelle Camacho solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

29 years of experience

From 350 £ and 350 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : In my almost 22 years, as a Family Lawyer I would say the most rewarding aspect of what I do is build relationships with my clients and help them to successfully move on with their lives without all of the drama. I meet clients at what is probably the worst time of their lives when they are often angry, confused and very di...

When dealing with family law matters, you might encounter terms like “family lawyer,” “family solicitor,” “chartered legal executive,” and “barrister.” These titles can be confusing, leaving you wondering which type of legal professional you need. So, do you need a family solicitor, a barrister, or a lawyer? Here’s how to decide.

The type of legal professional you need depends on your specific situation. If you require comprehensive support throughout the entire legal process, including advice, document preparation, negotiation, and representation in court, a family solicitor is usually the right choice. They can guide you through matters such as divorce, child custody arrangements, financial settlements, and mediation.

If your case involves going to court or if you need specialized representation during a court hearing, a barrister may be necessary. Barristers are experts in courtroom advocacy and can provide strategic legal arguments. Typically, a solicitor will engage a barrister when your case progresses to a trial.

The term “family lawyer” is more of a general phrase. It can refer to a solicitor, a barrister, or even a chartered legal executive who specializes in family law. If you’re uncertain about the type of legal help you need, it’s advisable to start with a family solicitor. They can assess your situation and involve a barrister if required.

A family solicitor offers end-to-end legal support. They provide legal advice, prepare and review documents, negotiate on your behalf, and represent you in court if necessary. Family solicitors handle a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and mediation services. They are ideal for managing every aspect of your legal matter, ensuring that all paperwork is handled correctly and legal procedures are followed.

You may need a barrister if your case is heading to court or involves complex legal arguments that require specialized advocacy. Barristers are highly trained in court representation and are skilled at presenting cases, examining witnesses, and providing detailed legal opinions. However, it is rare to approach a barrister directly. Typically, a family solicitor will refer your case to a barrister if court proceedings become necessary.

A chartered legal executive is also a qualified lawyer, often specializing in specific areas of law, including family law. They perform similar tasks to solicitors, such as giving legal advice, preparing documents, and managing cases. However, unlike solicitors, they cannot use the title “family solicitor.” A chartered legal executive can be a good choice if you need specific legal assistance, such as drafting documents or dealing with straightforward legal matters that do not necessarily require a solicitor’s broader expertise.

If you are unsure where to begin, it is best to consult a family solicitor first. They can evaluate your case, provide initial advice, and guide you through legal processes. If your situation becomes more complex or if your case goes to court, your solicitor can involve a barrister to ensure you receive the best possible representation. This approach offers a balanced mix of support, from initial consultation through to courtroom advocacy if needed.

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