Best Evolving Families Solicitors in Derbyshire

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    Evolving Families covers modern family arrangements and disputes that arise from non-traditional relationships, including issues around cohabitation, parental responsibility, child arrangements, and the formation or dissolution of non-marital families. A solicitor practising in this area helps clients draft and review cohabitation agreements, negotiate or apply for child arrangements orders, register and enforce parity of parental rights, and handle related disputes in the family courts. These matters are shaped by evolving social norms, with decisions often turning on the welfare of children and the documentation of parental responsibilities.

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    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,045 Reviews

    479 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (205)Financial Matters (48)Matrimonial finance (36)

    Joe Madigan Your solicitor Joe Madigan Solicitor
    “I came to Slater Heelies after a disaster with previous solicitor. Alex from the onset was friendly, reassuring, professional but firm. Many times she had to challenge my perspectives and encouraged strength. Alex had an objective approach and was always quick and prompt in replying to emails and calls. Her in depth knowledge was reassuring and was able to relay in a succinct manner that was easy to digest. I felt with Alex’s friendly manner that she always had my best interests at the heart and was extremely reassuring during the whole process which was really appreciated. I would have no hesitation in using her again… but at the same time hope that there would never be a need. Thank you ”
    A client review matching your search · about Alexandra Goldrein
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,610 Reviews

    1,336 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (225)Children (75)Financial Matters (58)

    Lisa Potts Leads the Evolving Families team Lisa Potts Partner – Head of Secured Lending & Deputy Head of Real Estate Operations 5.0 from 93 client reviews
    Helen StollerJane JacquesDaniel BrooksCharles Smalley Works with Helen Stoller and 4 more
    “The advice I received from Lisa was really helpful. She helped me understand all aspects of the divorce process and how to obtain a financial order which was exactly what I needed.”
    A client review matching your search · about Lisa Potts
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    3

    Sills & Betteridge LLP

    4.8 5,945 Reviews

    702 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (208)Child Law (59)Domestic Abuse (55)

    4

    Rothera Bray Solicitors

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    4.9 1,518 Reviews

    119 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (24)Financial Matters (9)Child Custody (6)

    Rebecca Emeleus-Moreton Leads the Evolving Families team Rebecca Emeleus-Moreton Partner & Head of Family Law 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    Ann-Marie BowmanSarah GillJoanne MillwardDavid Berridge Works with Ann-Marie Bowman and 4 more
    “Cannot speak highly of the team at Rothera Bray Beeston, who helped me along to get my issue resolved. Special mention goes to Jack English, who showed incredible resilience, along with a large dose of patience whilst guiding me along the way, so that the correct result was obtained. Would have no hesitation in recommending this practice for whatever legal service you require. Thank you once more!”
    A client review matching your search · about Jack English
    • Excellent service
    • Great communication
    • Professional team
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeChildren LawThe Law SocietyCyber Essentials Certified
    5

    Howells Solicitors

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    4.9 1,664 Reviews

    455 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (269)Child Law (36)Children (36)

    John Clegg Leads the Evolving Families team John Clegg Director and Family Law Solicitor 4.9 from 54 client reviews
    Sharon LockwoodDeborah ThompsonLindsey RawsonDanielle Mahyar Works with Sharon Lockwood and 4 more
    “Sharon was very approchable and I was so comfortable talking with her ..Sharon explained all my options throughout every stage of my divorce and financial order,she listened and advised me brilliantly…Sharon is very experienced and very knowledgeable..I’m really happy I chose her to represent me through a situation that was stressful..thankyou ”
    A client review matching your search · about Sharon Lockwood
    • Professional service
    • Clear communication
    • Quick responses
    • Criminal LitigationFamily Law AdvancedMental HealthChildren Law
    6

    GloverPriest Solicitors Limited

    4.8 4,056 Reviews

    155 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (91)Lasting power of attorney (30)Financial Matters (10)

    7

    Ringrose Law

    4.7 1,736 Reviews

    332 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Children (139)Divorce (50)Domestic Abuse (33)

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    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,810 Reviews

    3,379 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (398)Financial Matters (136)Matrimonial finance (98)

    Beth Sheridan Leads the Evolving Families team Beth Sheridan Regional Director
    Christopher BirchEmma NewmanNastassia BurtonRachel Watson Works with Christopher Birch and 4 more
    “I would very strongly recommend Stowe Family Law. I have used Stowe for various legal proceedings for children’s and family finance related cases and they have been excellent. Throughout litigation, I have dealt with many members of staff at Stowe and they have all been extremely helpful and competent. I instructed Orla O’Connor for the legal proceedings. Orla is incredibly knowledgable and thorough, offering sound advice and managing my case, which was particularly challenging at times, very professionally. Orla was able to achieve my desired outcome at the final hearing and conclusion of my child order application. I cannot recommend Orla (and Stowe) highly enough !”
    A client review matching your search · about Orla OConnor
    • patient and helpful
    • clear communication
    • professional and knowledgeable
    • Speaks
    • Chambers UK Leading Firm 2025Chambers UK Leading Firm 2026Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2025The Legal 500 UK
    Free initial advice
    9

    Banner Jones Solicitors

    4.8 1,545 Reviews

    72 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Lasting power of attorney (46)Divorce (9)Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship (3)

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    HSR Law Limited

    Featured
    4.9 1,556 Reviews

    11 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Lasting power of attorney (9)

    What Evolving Families clients highlight

    • Excellent communication
    • Very professional
    • Quick responses
    • Kept us updated

    4.9 from 1,556 client reviews

    “As an 85 Year old Woman, I have never done anything like this before so i was very nervous. Emma put me at ease straight away, She was extremely patient with me and explained so that i could understand it. I would definitely ask for Emma again if i need anything else in the future. I was happy to pay what it cost, I know there was a lot of work that went into getting me Lasting Power of Attorney. I can relax now knowing that everything is in hand with the people I love and trust. Thank you again.”
    A client review matching your search · about Emma Peniston
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    11

    Wake Smith Solicitors Limited

    4.8 863 Reviews

    86 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Change of name (27)Divorce (19)Financial Matters (7)

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    Cartwright King Solicitors

    Featured
    4.7 1,382 Reviews

    129 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Child Law (25)Care Proceedings (19)Children Act proceedings (18)

    Emma Cordock Leads the Evolving Families team Emma Cordock Director and Head of the Family Team 5.0 from 5 client reviews
    Chet DesaiShakeela BiCatherine WoolleyElisabeth Karlowski Works with Chet Desai and 4 more
    “Our solicitor was exactly what we needed to guide us through an emotional and stressful time. Very patient and knowledgeable explained everything carefully to us. Very pleased with the outcome and their service.”
    A client review matching your search
    • Excellent communication
    • Highly knowledgeable
    • Compassionate support
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    13

    Josiah Hincks Solicitors

    4.9 926 Reviews

    32 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (7)Matrimonial finance (3)

    14

    Elliot Mather LLP

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    4.8 637 Reviews

    20 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (8)

    Nicola CanCellara Leads the Evolving Families team Nicola CanCellara Senior Associate 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    Hannah-Marie DavisNatalie PotterGeorgina WrightChloe Catt Works with Hannah-Marie Davis and 4 more
    “Absolutely thrilled with this firm. Elliot Mather has helped me through my case, from start to finish, very friendly, professional staff, from reception to secretaries and of course the solicitors… Nicola has been amazing, I always felt very comfortable, never judged, also felt like I was talking to a friend getting great advice. I Highly recommend 💐💐💐💐💐 ”
    A client review matching your search · about Nicola CanCellara
    • Excellent communication
    • Quick responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    15

    Best Solicitors Limited

    4.7 898 Reviews

    54 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (14)Children (6)Child Custody (5)

    18

    Switalskis Solicitors Limited

    4.8 3,447 Reviews

    28 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Child contact (8)Divorce (8)Child Custody (4)

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    Fishers Solicitors

    4.8 627 Reviews

    59 Evolving Families reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (29)Matrimonial finance (11)International Divorce (5)

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