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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

Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Prashant Chaudhary solicitor Family Law Southall

Family Law Solicitor Southall

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Children law

At a glance : Prashant Chaudhary is a specialist solicitor based in Southall, offering expert legal services in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. With a wealth of experience, he provides comprehensive legal support tailored to his clients' needs, handling everything from family-related disputes to estate administration. In F...

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...

Emeka Ezekwe

Ilford IG1 2SD

Emeka Ezekwe solicitor Family Law Ilford

Family Law Solicitor Ilford

26 years of experience

From 250 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Emeka Ezekwe is a highly experienced solicitor based in Ilford, with 25 years of expertise in family law, divorce, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Since qualifying in 2000, he has built a strong reputation for providing tailored legal solutions that clients can trust when making crucial decisions in both ...

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...

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...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Family Law Liverpool

Family Law Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 185 £ and 185 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Calum Whelan is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool, specializing in family law, divorce, and wills, trusts, and estates. With eight years of legal experience, he is a key member of Paul Crowley & Co, where he has been practicing since 2019, focusing exclusively on divorce, separation, and financial matters aris...

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...

Amanda Rimmer

Wigan WN3 5BA

Amanda Rimmer solicitor Family Law Wigan

Family Law Solicitor Wigan

33 years of experience

From 170 £ and 230 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : I am a Partner in the family law team at Stephensons. I joined Stephensons in 1992 and have specialised in family law ever since. Separation and family disputes can bring a variety of situations which require careful management, advice and support and as a specialist family lawyer experience has shown that all situations ar...

Gemma Stevens

Plymouth PL4 9BD

Gemma Stevens solicitor Family Law Plymouth

Family Law Solicitor Plymouth

19 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Accepts legal aid in Family Law

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Gemma Stevens is an experienced family law solicitor based in Plymouth, with 18 years of practice in the field. She qualified as a solicitor in 2007 after completing her Law degree at Plymouth University and the Legal Practice Course at Exeter University. Throughout her career, Gemma has focused on various aspects of family...

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...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Family Law Hove

Family Law Solicitor Hove

From 200 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton and Time, I worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in my early 20's. I hav...

Zubair RASHEED

Birmingham B16 8SP

Zubair RASHEED solicitor Family Law Birmingham

Family Law Solicitor Birmingham

15 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Zubair Rasheed is an experienced solicitor based in Birmingham, with 14 years of practice in family law, immigration, business, and human rights. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Urdu, he is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance tailored to the diverse needs of his clients. He does not accept legal aid cases. With a s...

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...

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

Jignesh Patel

Middlesex HA1 3LL

Jignesh Patel solicitor Family Law Middlesex

Family Law Solicitor Middlesex

9 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jignesh Patel is a solicitor based in Middlesex with 8 years of experience. He graduated with an LLB (Hons) in Law from the University of Reading and completed his LPC at the University of Law. Jignesh began his legal career as a trainee solicitor at Skylark Hill Solicitors, where he gained extensive experience in contentio...

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...

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 & ...

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...

Richard Boateng

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Richard Boateng solicitor Family Law Middlesex

Family Law Solicitor Middlesex

25 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Richard Boateng is a solicitor based in Middlesex with 24 years of experience across multiple legal disciplines, including criminal law, employment law, family law, immigration, bankruptcy, and consumer rights. His extensive expertise and dynamic approach enable him to provide innovative and effective legal solutions to his...

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...

John Cato

Birmingham B12 0NS

John Cato solicitor Family Law Birmingham

Family Law Solicitor Birmingham

37 years of experience

From 307 £ and 307 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 36 years of experience, John Cato is a highly skilled solicitor and Solicitor-Advocate, providing expert legal services in employment law, family law, divorce, litigation, and dispute resolution. His ability to represent clients in court allows for a seamless legal process without the need to instruct additional counse...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Family Law Middlesex

Family Law Solicitor Middlesex

16 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh is a senior solicitor and co-founder of Danbar Solicitors, based in Middlesex. With over 15 years of experience, she is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in employment law, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. As the head of the Immigration Department at Danbar Solicitors, Jennife...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Family Law Benfleet

Family Law Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

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

At a glance : Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas, including: Family Law & Divorce Advising clients on divorc...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 250 £ and 450 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Domestic Violence and Abuse

At a glance : Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, intellectual property, litigation,...

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...

Luca Salerno

London EC4M 8BU

Luca Salerno solicitor Family Law London

Family Law Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 250 £ and 400 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Civil partnerships

At a glance : Luca Salerno is an accomplished solicitor based in London with 22 years of experience specializing in fraud, family law, international law, and litigation. Fluent in English, German, and Italian, he serves a diverse clientele, offering expert legal guidance in complex and cross-border matters. Having worked for major intern...

Helen Bowns

Warwickshire CV37 6YX

Helen Bowns solicitor Family Law Warwickshire

Family Law Solicitor Warwickshire

30 years of experience

From 265 £ and 265 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

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

At a glance : Helen Bowns is a solicitor based in Warwickshire with 29 years of experience in family law. She specializes in divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, domestic violence and abuse, property division, and children law, including civil partnerships. With extensive experience advising clients on complex family law matt...

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 ...

Parminder KUMARI

Bradford BD1 5BD

Parminder KUMARI solicitor Family Law Bradford

Family Law Solicitor Bradford

22 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

Legal specialisms:

Adoption Child Custody Child Support Children law Civil partnerships

At a glance : Parminder Kumari is a highly experienced solicitor based in Bradford, specialising in family law with 21 years of expertise. She founded Apex Family Law and has been dedicated to helping families resolve legal issues since her qualification in 2004. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Parminder provides accessible ...

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...

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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