Legal Advice and Representation | UK Divorce Support Community

The National Family Law Practice is delighted to be partnering with Wikivorce to offer a modern, accessible and cost effective legal service to Wikivorce members.

We are able to provide advice and legal representation on all matters relating to getting a divorce in England and Wales, including child and financial issues.

We are geared up to work with clients based anywhere in the UK or living abroad, and are more than happy to work via email and over the telephone.

Your case will at all times will be dealt with by a fully qualified solicitor or barrister who is experienced and specialist in family law.

We aim to provide you with a professional, personal service, and to deal with your case as expeditiously and as cost effectively as possible.

Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority as having practitioners with indepth knowledge and experience of family law.

As a member of Resolution we are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. We follow the Resolution Code of Practice.

The National Family Law Practice take a fresh approach to delivering divorce related legal services.
Here are just a few of the things that we try to do differently:

We will find
the best solution for your needs

Before we take on your case we will discuss your individual circumstances and help you to decide exactly what legal support you need.

If your divorce is straightforward and amicable, and you are better off using a fixed price DIY or managed divorce service we will tell you so.

We embrace new technology to keep your costs low

Every pound each of you spend on a lawyer is one less pound in the 'martial pot'. We will work 'smarter' to avoid unnecessary expense.

Our hourly rates are competitive, and our modern working practices and use of IT systems means we save time which reduces your bills.

We will try to achieve an early settlement

There are many options available to achieve a negotiated settlement without going to a final court hearing.

We will work proactively with you and the other party to achieve an early settlement wherever possible, making full use of options such as mediation and round table meetings.

We are passionate about great customer service

We will keep you informed and up to date with progress on your case.
We will communicate via the method of your choice: phone, letter or email.

You will have a dedicated qualified lawyer as your case manager as well as a second nominated lawyer as a backup during holidays etc.

The National Family Law Practice has a strong team of solictors and barristers specialising in family law:

Rachel Edwards Barrott

Rachel is the Principal Solicitor at NFLP. She is a specialist family practitioner, having practiced family law since 1997, qualifying as a solicitor in 1999. In October 2007 she became the Principal Solicitor of NFLP, a specialist family practice. NFLP took over the workload of Family Law International, which was a specialist family practice specifically for ex-pats and/or international family cases.The practice continues to look after the interests of clients both nationally and internationally.

Amanda Quinn

Amanda is a specialist family law barrister, having practiced family law since 1999, and qualifying as a barrister in 2001. On her graduation from Bar School she was awarded the Joseph Jackson Memorial Family Law Prize and the Caroline Lester Family Law prize by Middle Temple. Although she practices all areas of family law, Amanda’s particular speciality is cases involving an international element. She joined the firm as Family Law International in 2006 from one of the North West’s largest and most prestigious sets of chambers.



Kim Clarke (left): Kim has also completed the academic stages of training to become a barrister and will soon commence her practical training. Kim read law at Oxford and was ranked in the top 6 of her Bar School in Manchester. Kim has shown a strong aptitude towards very complex cases.				Simon Mawdsley (right): Simon has completed the academic stages of training to become a barrister and will soon commence his practical training. Simon has demonstrated a strong affinity with the subject along with a natural empathy with clients in his current role of assisting the qualified staff.

Mark Gray (centre): Formerly a Chartered Engineer, Mark has been a barrister since 1996.On commencing Bar School he was awarded The Karmel Scholarship by Grays Inn. On joining chambers in 1998 he specialised in family and civil law. Now in-house, Mark continues with his family and civil practices. Although he practices all areas of family law Mark’s particular specialities are ancillary relief and related negligence actions.

Wherever you live, in the UK or abroad, you can take advantage of our free telephone appointment. Please see below for details on how to arrange one.

Amanda Quinn

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"I am delighted that my firm is partnering with Wikivorce to provide modern, easily accessible and reasonably priced divorce services. Many of you will know me from the site as divorcelawyer, where I have been welcomed into the community (thanks guys). I log on to Wikivorce most days – where you can find me in chat or on the forums"

What will we cover in the initial free 30 minute phone appointment?

In this first call we ask you to describe briefly your circumstances and your needs / objectives. We are then able to give you an awareness of the options that you have for moving forward. Some possible options are: reconciliation, mediation, DIY divorce or legal representation.

Don't I need to use a local solicitor?

We are a nationwide firm and use the phone and email for most communication, in order to keep your costs down. We will attend your local court to represent you at hearings.

How do I make an appointment?

To make an appointment either:

- ring my office on 0845 602 5480 or

- email me at: wikivorce@familylawinternational.com

National Family Law Practice - Head Office: 27-29 Market Street, Wirral, Merseyside CH47 2BG