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    Family law solicitors

    Whether you are thinking of moving in with or marrying a partner, your relationship has broken down or you have a dispute relating to your children, we can provide you with the advice and support you require to protect your interests and those of your loved ones.

    We understand that nothing is more important than family. Our family lawyers work hard to minimise the hurt, disruption and expense you and your family face when resolving any issues involving your loved ones. We believe that the involvement of the court should ideally be a last resort.

    How we can help you

    Our specialist family law solicitors will provide expert legal advice individually tailored to your needs on all aspects of family law:

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    Our experience

    Our Family Law Team is one of the largest in the South West, with offices in Bridport, Exeter, Poundbury, Sherborne, Taunton, Wellington and Yeovil. We are award-nominated and industry-recognised family solicitors renowned for our professionalism, sensitivity and client-focused approach.

    The team and partners are recognised in independent legal directories.

    Chambers UK has described the team as:

    ‘Broad practice encompassing financial remedy and private child law issues. Often acts for high net worth individuals, and is skilled at helping clients through a range of alternative dispute resolution processes. Well equipped to advise on public law children matters.’

    ‘They work hard to ensure clients feel heard and respected.’

    The Family Law Team has been recommended in the Legal 500 since 2013 and has been described as being:

    ‘Well respected for its family law practice’, which covers traditional areas of family practice and niche fertility and parenting services. Areas of strength include high-end matrimonial finances and complex Children Act proceedings, and the firm brings ‘a huge body of experience and expertise’.
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    Our family lawyers work hard to minimise the hurt, disruption and expense you and your family face when resolving issues.

    It has been a pleasure working with you, and I thank you for your advice over the past few (nearly four!) years. You have been a model of professionalism and charm, for which, given the circumstances, I have been very grateful. 

    John
     I wanted to write you all a note of thanks for all of the expert support I have received from my very first telephone call to receiving our final order. Amanda, you have always treated me kindly and we have had honest and open discussions throughout – I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me 
    Mr G
    Thank you all for your professionalism and advice over the last year. It has been much appreciated.
    Mr L
    You have, as always, been great. Thank you so much.
    Mr A

    I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you for the outstanding support and guidance I have received throughout my collaborative divorce proceedings over the past six years. You have been fantastic from start to finish. Your ability to negotiate calmly, confidently, and firmly made an enormous difference. You always knew exactly how to handle challenging situations, and I consistently felt safe, reassured, and well-represented in your hands. You ensured my voice was heard, my priorities were understood and that my best interests remained central through every stage of the process. Your professionalism, clarity and compassion have been invaluable, and I cannot thank you enough for your dedication and expertise.

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