Top Divorce Solicitors in the UK

In the midst of all this dust and glory, the fact that we are dealing here with a matter like divorce is being drowned out. Therefore, one feels a bit baffled when faced with a question like ‘who is the best divorce solicitor in the country?' Is it someone who runs a firm that hands out hundreds of divorce every year to couples who are filing for a ‘divorce with consent' just to avoid the extra costs? It may also be a solicitor who takes up only two cases per year, but these are the two most acidic celebrity divorces of the year, leaving him a bigger millionaire. The turnover amount would be the same for both. Nor is it practical to piously pronounce a government-funded free legal advice dispensing organisation as the best soliciting firm. Charity never comes unconditionally, and the government has not been able to put up the most efficient performance in this regard.

The firms listed below have been noted for the sake of the convenience they seem to offer. But the two non-traditional firms mentioned are the leaders in their field and are definitely doing good work.

Gardner Leader Company

This is a century-old firm, sporting a very unorthodox looking website. They are into a lot of cultural activities too, quite contrary to the usual image of a grumpy old gentleman sitting in his large black leather chair. They are member of the Federation of Independent Law Firms. They specialise in family law, and have a number of services in this area. These include marital separation, divorce, childcare, domestic violence, collaborative law and mediation, and financial disputes. They seem to give a lot of emphasis on childcare and conflicts regarding maintenance. Since this is a very important issue for most parents who are about to divorce, it would be a good idea to approach a specialised firm in this regard.

Glaisyers

This is a comparatively large firm with two offices at Birmingham and Wolverhampton. They deal with criminal, civil, family, and any private client-oriented legal cases. They have been listed in the Legal 500 directory, and in several other online as well as traditional directories. They have the Quality Kite mark given by the Legal Services Commission. Their Family Law Team has members belonging to the Law Society's Children and Family Panels. Apart from this, the firm also holds a Community Legal Services Contract. This enables them to assist their clients for getting Legal Aid. They also have a special team for dealing with Welfare Benefits. They also offer a partly internet-based Quick Wills package. Given their strong connections with government aid-oriented bodies, they should work well for those who are looking forward to obtaining financial help for their legal proceedings.

Rothera Dowson

This is one of the top 25 law firms of East Midlands, and is also noted in the Legal 500. Every solicitor is a member of Resolution (the former Solicitors Family Law Association). Besides, they boast of having Law Society Family Panel and Children's Panel members on their in-house team. They provide advice to married, cohabitating and same-sex couples. Christine Doughty, who heads their family law division, is a deputy district judge, and enjoys the privilege of higher rights of audience in case a High Court hearing is required.

Divorce Online and Quickie Divorce

These two firms seem to be the leaders in the area of internet divorce solutions. Both provide DIY packages priced at very competitive rates, fast and efficient service, free advice over phone and mail, and have enjoyed positive media coverage. They embody the new generation of divorce lawyers – technology-savvy, quick, hassle-free, and cost-saving and, at the same time, big enough to take on a complicated case in their office, if required.