Best Family law Solicitors in Bournemouth

Compare the best Family law solicitors and lawyers in Bournemouth, ranked by verified client reviews: 27 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Family law covers matters arising from relationships and children, including divorce or civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, and child arrangements such as where a child lives or who makes important decisions. A solicitor drafts petitions and statements, negotiates settlements, applies for orders (for example, child arrangements, prohibited steps, or specific issue orders), prepares consent orders, and represents clients in court hearings in the Family Court. They also advise on adoption, domestic abuse protection, and enforcement of court orders.

    1

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,610 Reviews

    1,336 Family law reviews 111 satisfied clients this year

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

    Lisa Potts Leads the Family law team Lisa Potts Partner – Head of Secured Lending & Deputy Head of Real Estate Operations 5.0 from 66 client reviews
    Helen StollerJane JacquesDaniel BrooksCharles Smalley Works with Helen Stoller and 4 more

    Above average for recommendations this year

    “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
    2

    Stowe Family Law LLP

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    4.8 4,810 Reviews

    3,379 Family law reviews 116 would recommend them this year

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

    Beth Sheridan Leads the Family law team Beth Sheridan Regional Director 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    Nastassia BurtonEmma NewmanHelen MillerPhoebe Turner Works with Nastassia Burton and 4 more

    Above average for client satisfaction this year

    “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
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    3

    Kjs Solicitors Limited

    4.8 949 Reviews

    450 Family law reviews 85 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Divorce (129)Financial Matters (42)Matrimonial finance (34)

    4

    Lyons Bowe

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    4.7 5,910 Reviews

    62 Family law reviews 7 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Divorce (20)Lasting power of attorney (6)Separation (5)

    Lucy Woodward Gray Leads the Family law team Lucy Woodward Gray Head of Family 5.0 from 1 client review
    Kerryanne JonesLucie BrooksStephanie AllenSophie Skinner Works with Kerryanne Jones and 4 more
    “Harriet and Lucie were fantastic, clearly guiding me through a legal journey to a great result whilst keeping costs down. Their knowledge and clarity were second to none.”
    A client review matching your search · about Harriet Manley
    • excellent communication
    • kept informed
    • efficient and speedy
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawWills and Inheritance Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    5

    Frettens LLP

    4.8 2,374 Reviews

    158 Family law reviews 5 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Lasting power of attorney (110)Divorce (28)Financial Matters (3)

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    Dutton Gregory LLP

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    4.5 806 Reviews

    19 Family law reviews 10 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Divorce (3)Lasting power of attorney (3)

    Jonathan Mark Whettingsteel Leads the Family law team Jonathan Mark Whettingsteel Partner and Head of Family Department 5.0 from 3 client reviews
    Rachael HouseJohn RandleAlison CourtenayToby Glass Works with Rachael House and 4 more
    “Rachael was great to work with, very professional, would highly recommend her. She was always very approachable and explained things very well. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Rachael House
    • Very professional
    • Excellent communication
    • Responsive and prompt
    • Family LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren LawPersonal Injury
    Free initial advice
    7

    Mjp Law Limited

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    4.9 473 Reviews

    25 Family law reviews 7 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Divorce (12)Financial Matters (8)Matrimonial finance (4)

    Amanda Jane Loe Leads the Family law team Amanda Jane Loe Director and Head of Family Law 4.9 from 4 client reviews
    Martin PateStephanie TomkinsonGeorgia FosterAlia Allen Works with Martin Pate and 4 more
    “Georgia Foster and her assistants at MJP Law Wimborne office helped me with a small matter which was concluded most satisfactorily. My grateful thanks to MJP. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Claudia Ghulahmad
    • professional service
    • approachable staff
    • clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    8

    Paris Smith Llp

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    4.8 695 Reviews

    15 Family law reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Divorce (7)Financial Matters (3)

    Huw Miles Leads the Family law team Huw Miles Managing Partner
    Sarah PassemardFrank PriorLisa BrayChanise Scullion Works with Sarah Passemard and 4 more
    “I'm so pleased I chose Paris Smith for all your expertise. Oliver was so good to me and for me and you have been the same. I have every confidence in Jacky as well as what a great team you all are. Such a refreshing relief for me especially after the other 2 incompetent Solicitors. I must say even the lady on Reception is wonderful and makes me feel important like you all do which means so much to me.”
    A client review matching your search · about Jacky Sykes
    • efficient and professional
    • clear communication
    • empathetic and supportive
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily MediationThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    9

    Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 986 Reviews

    56 Family law reviews 2 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Lasting power of attorney (18)Divorce (10)Grandparents' Rights (3)

    Nicola Bennetts Leads the Family law team Nicola Bennetts Partner 5.0 from 8 client reviews
    Clare EastwoodMyra DoultonRichard Andrew HallTom Filleul Works with Clare Eastwood and 4 more
    “It was a very difficult time and Nicola always gave great advice, even when I wasn't very open to hearing it! It was good to know I had someone knowledgeable and sensible in my corner and I was very pleased with the final outcome.”
    A client review matching your search · about Nicola Bennetts
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    Free initial advice
    11

    Trethowans LLP

    4.7 684 Reviews

    20 Family law reviews 4 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Divorce (5)

    12

    Humphries Kirk LLP

    4.7 471 Reviews

    1 Family law review

    14

    Rawlins Davy Reeves Limited

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    4.8 284 Reviews

    22 Family law reviews

    Reviewed for Divorce (11)Financial Matters (3)

    Tom Killick Leads the Family law team Tom Killick Senior Associate 5.0 from 1 client review
    Burcu BulbulAndrew GossEmma Crowley Works with Burcu Bulbul and 2 more
    “I felt that Jacob and Reeves (Tom Killick) worked very tirelessly on my case to help me get the best outcome and I would recommend as a firm to all. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Tom Killick
    • excellent communication
    • professional service
    • quick completion
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law SocietyCyber Essentials Certified

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