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Bristol Family Solicitors

Ranked in Tier 1 for all family law matters in Bristol, offering expert legal advice on divorce, fertility law, child arrangements, and more... 

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Our expertise as family solicitors in Bristol

Our expert Bristol family solicitors deal with more than just divorce. They are part of a team who are ranked top for all family law matters by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Bristol’s team includes Gavin Scott and Joanne Thomas.

From resolving the financial issues of relationship breakdown to making arrangements for children, Bristol's family team offers specialist legal advice. We can guide you through the complexities of fertility law and donor conception, child maintenance, and school appeals. Our Bristol solicitors can also guide you through civil partnerships, cohabitation agreements, and pre and post-nuptial agreements.

Our family lawyers in Bristol will be sensitive and discreet at all times, and use their skills and knowledge to help you get your life back on track. Our approachable family law team offers advice and legal representation equal in quality to top UK law firms, without the high costs.

If you’re based in the south-west, contact our family law team for advice.

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We are here to help you get towards the best possible outcome for you and your family, so let’s start your legal journey today and get you in touch with the right lawyer to get you started.

Please give Gavin Scott or Joanne Thomas in Bristol a call today to find out how we can support you.

The processes our family lawyer services involve

Bristol‘s team of family solicitors will help you, your family and particularly your children towards the best possible outcome. We can use alternative dispute resolution methods such as solicitor-led negotiation to avoid high court costs and delays. If going to court is the only option, our friendly Bristol family solicitors are highly experienced and more than capable of supporting you throughout the court process.

With Freeths’ experts in property, tax, employment, trusts, and company law, we have a breadth of understanding. Our knowledge of wealth preservation is useful for preparing agreements for cohabitation and pre-nuptials. Give Gavin Scott in Bristol a call today to find out how we can help you.

Why choose our Bristol Family Solicitors

  • We’re located just a short drive away from the city centre of Bristol
  • Both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners rank our team of family solicitors in the top tier
  • By using alternative dispute resolution, we help you to avoid costly litigation fees
  • If court is the only option, we will offer you robust representation, support and clear advice
  • We offer a range of competitive fees, while still offering quality to rival top city firms

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Examples of family law cases by our Bristol family solicitors

  • Assisted a woman to reach a financial settlement at mediation after direct discussions between her and her husband had broken down; avoiding the need for her to issue court proceedings.
  • Achieved a financial settlement on the basis of voluntary disclosure and agreed arrangements for a child, in a highly contested matter, without the need for court proceedings to be issued.
  • Completed an international financial settlement involving assets such as properties in England and Belgium and a substantial European Commission pension.
  • Obtained order in contested proceedings at Royal Courts of Justice for divorce to be dealt with in her client’s country of origin under Sharia law, so saving his overseas inheritance rights.

Testimonials from clients and legal directories

  • “Thank you for all your hard work and professionalism.”

    Client testimonial

  • “I felt well advised throughout and was particularly impressed by her manner.”

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  • "From the minute I spoke to the team at Freeths I knew they were definitely the firm for me. Freeths explained everything to me, what the divorce p...

    The Legal 500, 2025

  • "I really felt that there was a good balance between the business and the human side. Going through a separation myself, which is a tough moment, i...

    The Legal 500, 2025

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