David Connor · Director, Head of Family · Salford
Centenary House, 1 Centenary Way, Salford M50 1RF
Leads WHN's family and legal aid work, handling complex financial and children cases and pre-nuptial agreements.
Family solicitors across the UK
Divorce and separation, financial settlements, child arrangements and pre-nuptial agreements. Family law differs between England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so choose a solicitor who practises in the part of the UK where your case will be heard.
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Family specialists
Solicitors whose own practice focuses on family work.
Sarah Clubley · Director, Senior Solicitor, Family · Hull
45 Lowgate, Hull HU1 1EN
Senior family solicitor at the Hull head office specialising in high-value family and divorce matters; mentioned in the Legal 500.
James Davies · Partner, Head of Family · Oxford
Seacourt Tower, West Way, Oxford OX2 0FB
Resolution-accredited family lawyer focusing on complex, high-value divorce, cohabitation disputes and cross-border cases; Legal 500 leading partner.
Ruth Aberdein · Partner-in-Charge, Family Law · Aberdeen
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen AB15 4DT
Law Society of Scotland accredited family law specialist and mediator, known for high-net-worth cases involving business interests.
Claire Filer · Partner, Family · London
The Northcliffe, 26-28 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0AY
Family law partner handling complex financial remedies and children matters, including high-net-worth cases with international assets and pre-nups.
Rubina Vohra · Partner, Head of Family & Divorce · Preston
Gordon House, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit, Preston PR5 6AW
Family Law Advanced Accreditation holder handling divorce and finances, complex children matters and domestic abuse cases; Legal 500 recommended.
Clare Cox · Legal Director, Head of Care Team · Bristol
Second Floor Prince House, 43-51 Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4PS
Law Society Children Panel member representing children and parents in care proceedings and complex private children disputes; Legal 500 Key Lawyer.
Chris Brown · Partner, Head of Family · Peterborough
48 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1YW
Resolution-accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and a collaborative family lawyer.
Niall O'Hare · Partner · Belfast
St George's Buildings, 37-41 High Street, Belfast BT1 2AB
Litigation partner covering personal injury, medical negligence and high-value divorce and financial settlements.
Sarah Jones · Partner, Head of Family Law · Stoke-on-Trent
West Court, Campbell Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4FB
Resolution-accredited family lawyer advising on divorce, financial settlements, children matters and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
Leah Thomas · Head of Family & Matrimonial · Newport
Queens Chambers, 2 North Street, Newport NP20 1TE
Leads the family team on divorce, financial remedies, children proceedings, non-molestation orders and TOLATA claims.
Stephanie Bellchambers · Director, Head of Family · Portsmouth
Lake House, 2 Port Way, Port Solent, Portsmouth PO6 4TY
Heads the family department, covering divorce, financial remedies, children, surrogacy and military family matters.
James Henshall · Senior Associate Solicitor, Family · Sheffield
Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield S3 8DT (head office)
Sheffield family solicitor advising on divorce, child arrangements, pre/post-nuptial agreements and surrogacy law.
Rebecca Patience · Partner, Family · Lancaster
76 Church Street, Lancaster LA1 1ET
Family partner advising on divorce, matrimonial finances and child arrangements; Resolution member and Legal 500 Key Lawyer.
Rebecca Cresswell · Partner, Head of Family · Sunderland
Sweeney Miller House, Riverbank Road, Sunderland SR5 3JJ
Heads the family department, advising on divorce, separation, financial settlements and child arrangements.
Joanna Potbury · Partner, Family · Brighton and Hove
The Portland Building, 27-28 Church Street, Brighton BN1 1RB
Family partner handling complex high-net-worth divorces involving trusts, businesses and overseas assets, plus pre-nups and cohabitation agreements.
Laura Williams · Partner, Head of Family, Worcester · Worcester
105 High Street, Worcester WR1 2HW
Partner and family mediator leading HCR's Worcester family team on divorce, finances and children matters.
Carmel Brown · Partner, Family · Cambridge
20 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JD
Family partner advising on high-value financial remedies, pre/post-nuptial agreements and international cases including child relocation; Chambers-ranked (East Anglia).
Peter Graham · Partner · Lisburn
41-43 Bachelors Walk, Lisburn BT28 1XN
Named partner of a long-established Lisburn practice covering family, personal injury, employment, property and wills & probate.
Melanie Bridgen · Partner, Family · Derby
Sterne House, Lodge Lane, Derby DE1 3WD
Family partner handling high-net-worth divorce, international relocation and child abduction, and care proceedings.
Lynne Sturrock · Associate, Family Law · Dundee
Whitehall House, 33 Yeaman Shore, Dundee DD1 4BJ
Law Society of Scotland accredited specialist in family law and family mediation, and a former court-appointed Child Welfare Reporter.
Emma Wilders-Pratt · Partner, Head of Family · Winchester
Wykeham Court, Victoria Road, Winchester SO23 7DU
Family partner handling divorce with complex assets (businesses, pensions, trusts, farms) and children matters; Chambers & Legal 500 ranked.
Jennifer Williamson · Partner, Family · Salisbury
Alexandra House, St Johns Street, Salisbury SP1 2SB
Collaborative-trained family partner at Wilsons' Salisbury head office (joined December 2021).
Common questions about family solicitors in the UK
How much does a family lawyer in your area charge?
Family solicitors in your area usually charge an hourly rate, often between £150 and £350 depending on seniority, with an initial consultation sometimes offered free or at a fixed low fee. Divorces handled by agreement cost considerably less than contested cases that go to court.
Do I have to go to court for a divorce or child arrangement?
No — most divorces in England and Wales are now handled through the online no-fault divorce process without a court hearing. Child arrangements and financial settlements can often be agreed through mediation or solicitor negotiation, with court reserved for cases where an agreement can't be reached.
What's the difference between a solicitor and a mediator for family matters?
A mediator is a neutral third party who helps both sides reach an agreement together and cannot give either of you legal advice. A solicitor represents your interests specifically and can advise you on your legal position — many people use both at different stages.
Can I get free or reduced-cost family law advice in your area?
Legal aid for family matters is limited in England and Wales but may still be available if domestic abuse is involved, or if you're on a low income for certain case types. Some solicitors also offer a free or fixed-fee initial consultation — this is worth asking about directly.