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St. Andrews Castle, 33 St. Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3PH

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4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
94%
Success
Rate
94%
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

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Children Law accreditation awarded to Family Law Group
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Family Law Group
Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Family Law Group
Trading names:
Bedforshire Family Law
Milton Keynes Family Law
Nottingham Family Law
Family Law Group (Cb4law)
Leicestershire Family Law
Northants Family Law
Derbyshire Family Law

Description

Our Nottingham office is located centrally and covers all areas of Family Law Legal Services including Divorce & Separation, Child Arrangements, Care Proceedings, Matrimonial Finance & Property, Mediation and Legal Aid where available.

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Family Law Group Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%
Success
Rate
13% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Family Law Group are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Family Law Group
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Family Law Group
Family Mediation accreditation awarded to Family Law Group
Trading names:
Bedforshire Family Law
Milton Keynes Family Law
Nottingham Family Law
Family Law Group (Cb4law)
Leicestershire Family Law
Northants Family Law
Derbyshire Family Law

Description

Our Nottingham office is located centrally and covers all areas of Family Law Legal Services including Divorce & Separation, Child Arrangements, Care Proceedings, Matrimonial Finance & Property, Mediation and Legal Aid where available.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Family Law Group offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

St. Andrews Castle, 33 St. Andrews Street South, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3PH

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4.8 /5 141 Reviews
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What clients say about Family Law Group

The firm specialises in family law, including child arrangements, custody, divorce and urgent court work, with strong advocacy, court preparation and case strategy. Clients praise deep legal knowledge, attention to detail and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include compassion, clear communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and calm reassurance; clients feel supported, listened to and guided through stressful proceedings. The team is described as professional, organised, reliable and determined, often going above and beyond to achieve positive results.

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anonymous

Family Law

Mary Chilinski is simply the best- she changed everything for me

I would advise absolutely anyone to choose Mary Chilinski — she is without doubt the very best advisor you could ever wish to have, especially when dealing with family courts. She is incredibly intelligent, and knows exactly how to build strong, clear paperwork and put everything in perfect order. When you are open and honest with her, she takes all the facts and shapes them into something solid, making sure everything is right and fair, and guides you firmly toward reaching your goals. Even when serious allegations were placed against me, she still gave me every opportunity to clear my name and prove the truth. She took great care to explain clearly exactly what I needed to do, and gave me wise guidance, advising me to follow every step that the professionals asked of me. She always checked in to make sure everything was being done properly. I trusted her advice completely, followed all her instructions, and because of her careful preparation, everything was set in place perfectly. She also arranged for me to be represented by one of the very finest barristers around, and together they helped me achieve custody and the right to care for my son. Mary Chilinski is kind, respectful, exceptionally smart, and knows exactly how to make things work even when they seem difficult. She gives you useful tips, constant guidance, and is always there to support you. She replies to emails and answers phone calls promptly, calls you whenever there is something important to share, and always keeps you fully updated on every development and outcome throughout the whole process. She pushes you gently in the right direction, helps you get everything organised, and truly makes the impossible become possible. I recommend anyone to use Family Law Group — they are one of the best in town, and especially to contact Mary Chilinski, because she is simply the very best.

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Thank you for this wonderful review and high recommendation! We are thrilled that Mary provided such intelligent, dedicated, and reassuring guidance to help you successfully achieve custody of your son. Your kind words about her excellent communication and careful preparation have been proudly passed on to Mary and the team at Family Law Group. We wish you and your son all the very best!

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Vincent Mbamalu

Family Law

Truly amazing and made the impossible possible

Angela Phelan was absolutely amazing when she represented me at court today. She was so clear, thoughtful and convincing, and guided us to reach a wonderful agreement so I can have contact with my son. Even when matters seemed very difficult and it looked like a positive outcome might be impossible, Angela Phelan worked with such care and dedication, and she successfully achieved everything I had hoped for. She remained perfectly professional at all times, while always being so polite, gentle and kind. She took all the time I needed to explain everything clearly to me, making sure I always felt comfortable and fully understood what was happening. She truly turned what seemed impossible into reality. I would recommend everyone to use Family Law Group, because they are simply the very best.

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Thank you for this wonderful review, Vincent! We are absolutely thrilled that Angela could guide you to such a positive agreement regarding contact with your son. Knowing she provided clear, compassionate, and highly effective representation during a challenging court hearing means everything to us. We wish you and your family the very best!

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anonymous

A calm and caring team

I found myself having to appear in court with only two days to find a solicitor who could help. Jonathan represented me in court and the outcome was far better than what the opposing side had hoped for. Due to the opposing side prolonging the process I had to attend court again, but Jonathan gave me the tools and confidence to get through it resulting in a good outcome. Jonathan oversaw documentation which will give myself and my children security moving forward. Jonathan and Henna were always on hand to give advice and always approached my concerns and worries with an empathetic ear and sometimes a pep talk at my lowest points. When I was receiving unprofessional emails directly from the opposing solicitor or intimidating messages they offered advice on how to respond. Your attention to detail and clearly setting out what outcomes could be achieved meant I had the full picture to make decisions. I would also like to mention Jo and Sally who always answered the phone with a calming tone which would immediately give me the confidence that I wasn't alone in this and that I was in safe hands. I am truly grateful for everything you have done for me, over the past couple of years, this stomach churning, anxiety provoking, stressful time was made easier knowing you were there to ensure this episode in my life would come to its conclusion. We are finally there, thank you and all the best.

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Thank you so much for this moving review. We know how incredibly stressful and anxiety-provoking court proceedings can be, especially with only two days' notice. We are so proud of Jonathan for stepping in quickly to secure an excellent outcome and for giving you the tools and confidence to move forward. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and very bright future!

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Amina Iram

Family Law

one of the best!

Jonathan is a strong, exceptional family law solicitor. He was Featured by VouchedFor in the Sunday Times as one of England’s top 175, and a holder of the Certificate of Excellence and he absolutely earns that reputation!! Professional, compassionate, and determined, he guided me through a difficult time with clear advice and regular updates. I highly recommend him.

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Dear Amina. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Jonathan Corbishley provided such professional, compassionate, and thorough support throughout your matter, and we really appreciate your strong recommendation.

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Family Law

Excellent Family Lawyer

From the very beginning of my case, she was professional, knowledgeable, supportive, and compassionate. Family court proceedings can be extremely stressful and emotional, but she guided me through every step with patience and expertise. She always took the time to explain the legal process clearly, answered my questions promptly, and ensured that I understood my options. I felt that she genuinely cared about both my daughter's welfare and my wellbeing throughout the proceedings. Thanks to her hard work, dedication, and excellent representation, I achieved a positive outcome for my daughter and our future. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to her clients are truly outstanding. I am incredibly grateful for all her help and support during one of the most important and challenging periods of my life. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a highly skilled and caring family law solicitor. Thank you again for everything.

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Thank you for your kind feedback, Anete. We’re pleased to hear that Chloe provided supportive, professional, and compassionate guidance throughout your case, and that you felt well-informed and cared for during a difficult time. We appreciate your recommendation.

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Andreia

I had Jonathan helping my case. I highly recommend him as he is really a very good solicitor. Very patient, helpful, very smart, giving me the assurance that he will work in my best interest, which he really did. I am so grateful that he helped me succeed through the worst experiences of my life. I will always remember his kindness, the patience to answer to my questions/worries, and the ability to deal with all the stressful situation I went through. Thanks so much, Jonathan!

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Jonathan provided patient, supportive, and professional guidance, and that he was able to achieve a positive outcome for you.

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Poppy Squire

Poppy

I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor. From start to finish Mary took her time with my case, put in so much effort, and made me feel supported and listened to. Thanks to all her hard work, we won in court, and I’m so grateful for everything she did for me. Professional, dedicated, and genuinely caring, I would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal support. Thank you again for everything!

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Thank you, Poppy for taking the time to leave us this fantastic review. We are glad you have felt supported throughout your matter. We will be sure to pass on your thanks to Mary. Kind regards, FLG

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Sabha Hussain

Sabha

I just want to say a huge thank you to donato for the incredible support and representation throughout my case. From the very start he was kind, understanding, and truly empathetic during what was a very stressful and emotional time for me. He always responded quickly whenever I needed advice or reassurance and kept me updated every step of the way, which really helped put my mind at ease. I always felt like I was in safe hands because everything was explained clearly and I knew exactly what was happening. At the final hearing he represented me brilliantly. His preparation and professionalism really showed, and it made a huge difference. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, we achieved a very positive outcome and I’m extremely grateful. I can’t thank him enough for his support and commitment throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a family law solicitor.

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Sabha. We're pleased that our clear communication and preparation helped put your mind at ease. If you ever need further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Charlie

My ex partner took me to court so he can have contact with his daughter but he wanted them on his terms family law group really helped me my solicitor Julie foster was truly amazing she helped me when I had question or if I didn’t understand she always answered her phone or email when needed she help me with the case so that me and my ex partner came to a mutual agreement that’s suited us both

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Hi Charlie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. We are so glad to hear that Julie was able to support you throughout your case. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality service, and your feedback is a great encouragement to us. Kind regards, FLG

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Rilee

Rilee

I contacted family law group for help with a sudden family matter that unexpectedly arose just before Christmas. The process was straightforward and informative and I’m incredibly grateful for Mary Chilinski’s support and advice. She managed to secure us the best possible outcome even exceeding our hopes. Thanks again

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Hi Rilee, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased that Mary was able to support you in this way, and the outcome was what you had hoped for. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this feedback for us. We wish you all the best for the future. Kind regards, FLG

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4.8 /5 562 Reviews
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The firm specialises in family law, including child arrangements, custody, divorce and urgent court work, with strong advocacy, court preparation and case strategy. Clients praise deep legal knowledge, attention to detail and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include compassion, clear communication, responsiveness, patience, empathy and calm reassurance; clients feel supported, listened to and guided through stressful proceedings. The team is described as professional, organised, reliable and determined, often going above and beyond to achieve positive results.

knowledgeable
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thorough preparation
effective advocacy
clear communication
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Jaroslaw Zboch

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Rabina made a very stressful situation much easier

Rabina supported me from start to finish and at a very short notice. I would recommend Rabina and FLG to anybody considering the help of a family solicitor.

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Catriona was amazingly helpful and informative. She gave me all the assistance and more that I could have needed. Highly recommended

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What a wonderful compliment to Catriona! Thank you so much for your review, Matthew. We truly appreciate your business and your high recommendation.

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anonymous

Family Law

Mary Chilinski is simply the best- she changed everything for me

I would advise absolutely anyone to choose Mary Chilinski — she is without doubt the very best advisor you could ever wish to have, especially when dealing with family courts. She is incredibly intelligent, and knows exactly how to build strong, clear paperwork and put everything in perfect order. When you are open and honest with her, she takes all the facts and shapes them into something solid, making sure everything is right and fair, and guides you firmly toward reaching your goals. Even when serious allegations were placed against me, she still gave me every opportunity to clear my name and prove the truth. She took great care to explain clearly exactly what I needed to do, and gave me wise guidance, advising me to follow every step that the professionals asked of me. She always checked in to make sure everything was being done properly. I trusted her advice completely, followed all her instructions, and because of her careful preparation, everything was set in place perfectly. She also arranged for me to be represented by one of the very finest barristers around, and together they helped me achieve custody and the right to care for my son. Mary Chilinski is kind, respectful, exceptionally smart, and knows exactly how to make things work even when they seem difficult. She gives you useful tips, constant guidance, and is always there to support you. She replies to emails and answers phone calls promptly, calls you whenever there is something important to share, and always keeps you fully updated on every development and outcome throughout the whole process. She pushes you gently in the right direction, helps you get everything organised, and truly makes the impossible become possible. I recommend anyone to use Family Law Group — they are one of the best in town, and especially to contact Mary Chilinski, because she is simply the very best.

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from Flg Ltd

Thank you for this wonderful review and high recommendation! We are thrilled that Mary provided such intelligent, dedicated, and reassuring guidance to help you successfully achieve custody of your son. Your kind words about her excellent communication and careful preparation have been proudly passed on to Mary and the team at Family Law Group. We wish you and your son all the very best!

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Vincent Mbamalu

Family Law

Truly amazing and made the impossible possible

Angela Phelan was absolutely amazing when she represented me at court today. She was so clear, thoughtful and convincing, and guided us to reach a wonderful agreement so I can have contact with my son. Even when matters seemed very difficult and it looked like a positive outcome might be impossible, Angela Phelan worked with such care and dedication, and she successfully achieved everything I had hoped for. She remained perfectly professional at all times, while always being so polite, gentle and kind. She took all the time I needed to explain everything clearly to me, making sure I always felt comfortable and fully understood what was happening. She truly turned what seemed impossible into reality. I would recommend everyone to use Family Law Group, because they are simply the very best.

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Thank you for this wonderful review, Vincent! We are absolutely thrilled that Angela could guide you to such a positive agreement regarding contact with your son. Knowing she provided clear, compassionate, and highly effective representation during a challenging court hearing means everything to us. We wish you and your family the very best!

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anonymous

A calm and caring team

I found myself having to appear in court with only two days to find a solicitor who could help. Jonathan represented me in court and the outcome was far better than what the opposing side had hoped for. Due to the opposing side prolonging the process I had to attend court again, but Jonathan gave me the tools and confidence to get through it resulting in a good outcome. Jonathan oversaw documentation which will give myself and my children security moving forward. Jonathan and Henna were always on hand to give advice and always approached my concerns and worries with an empathetic ear and sometimes a pep talk at my lowest points. When I was receiving unprofessional emails directly from the opposing solicitor or intimidating messages they offered advice on how to respond. Your attention to detail and clearly setting out what outcomes could be achieved meant I had the full picture to make decisions. I would also like to mention Jo and Sally who always answered the phone with a calming tone which would immediately give me the confidence that I wasn't alone in this and that I was in safe hands. I am truly grateful for everything you have done for me, over the past couple of years, this stomach churning, anxiety provoking, stressful time was made easier knowing you were there to ensure this episode in my life would come to its conclusion. We are finally there, thank you and all the best.

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from Flg Ltd

Thank you so much for this moving review. We know how incredibly stressful and anxiety-provoking court proceedings can be, especially with only two days' notice. We are so proud of Jonathan for stepping in quickly to secure an excellent outcome and for giving you the tools and confidence to move forward. Wishing you and your family a peaceful and very bright future!

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Fionnuala Ball

Fionnuala

Mary helped me in a urgent case that was very last minute, really thankful for all her help and support she was amazing x

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Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Fionnuala! Urgent, last-minute cases can be incredibly stressful, so we are so glad that Mary was there to provide the fast support and reassurance you needed. We are so glad we could help!

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Abz

Abz

From the start of the process through to the end, I received excellent support. Everything was dealt with in a timely manner, and any delays from the other party were actively followed up. Hayley was empathetic, professional, and rational when providing advice, making me feel supported and well informed throughout. I never felt discriminated against or made to feel uncomfortable in any way. Overall, I am extremely pleased with the service I received and would highly recommend it.

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Thank you for your positive feedback, Abz. We’re pleased to hear that you received excellent support throughout the process and that matters were dealt with in a timely manner, with appropriate follow-up when needed. It’s great to know that Hayley provided empathetic, professional and clear advice, and that you felt well supported and informed throughout.

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Andreia Enoiu

Andreia

I had Jonathan helping my case. I highly recommend him as he is really a very good solicitor. Very patient, helpful, very smart, giving me the assurance that he will work in my best interest, which he really did. I am so grateful that he helped me succeed through the worst experiences of my life. I will always remember his kindness, the patience to answer to my questions/worries, and the ability to deal with all the stressful situation I went through. Thanks so much, Jonathan!

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Jonathan provided patient, supportive, and professional guidance, and that he was able to achieve a positive outcome for you.

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Chloe Farrell

Family Law

Chloe

Would highly recommend Donato at family law. He has always been reliable any questions I’ve had he’s always answered them and broken them down so I can understand. My case hasn’t finished yet but I’d 100% recommend Thank you for been so patient with me.

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Donato has been reliable, patient, and supportive, taking the time to explain everything clearly. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Ben Collins

Ben

Recently I had a family court case where I had Donato Damiano representing me, I cant thank him enough as the outcome was everything I could have asked for. The professionalism and the reassurance was there from the very start. He handled the case perfectly and from this we got the outcome I thought was once impossible. Further from this Tony woods who represented me at the final hearing was amazing, both very lovely but professional people and I would highly recommend them!

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Donato provided professional and reassuring support throughout your case, and that Tony represented you so effectively at the final hearing. It’s wonderful to know you achieved an outcome that felt so positive, and your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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