Divorce solicitors in Leicestershire and Rutland

Seven family law firms with an office in Leicestershire and Rutland, in Leicester, Coalville and Oakham. Each is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and its SRA number is on its profile so you can check it on the SRA register.

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7family law firms listed
5with accredited family law specialists
3do some family legal aid work
4offer collaborative law

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Leicester (3)

HP
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Howes Percival

Leicester, Leicestershire (and 6 other offices)

Solicitor DivorceCollaborative lawFinances

Law firm in Leicester with 5 Resolution members in its family team. Advises on divorce and finances.

Regulated by the SRA, number 447236

JA
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Johnson Astills

Leicester (also Loughborough)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Leicester with 3 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce, finances and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 819141

RB
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Rothera Bray

Leicester (and 4 other offices)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Leicester with 5 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce, finances and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 8000973

Coalville (2)

JH
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Josiah Hincks

Coalville, Leicestershire (and 4 other offices)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsCollaborative law

Law firm in Coalville with 3 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce, finances and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 51244

MC
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Mander Cruickshank

Coalville, Leicestershire (also Hinckley)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Coalville with 3 Resolution members in its family team, including 2 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 462092

Oakham (2)

BE
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Belderbos Solicitors

Oakham, Rutland

Solicitor DivorceCollaborative lawMediation

Law firm in Oakham with 4 Resolution members in its family team. Advises on divorce, finances and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 669527

HE
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Hegarty

Oakham, Rutland (also Peterborough, Bourne and Stamford)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsCollaborative law

Law firm in Oakham with 4 Resolution members in its family team, including 2 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce, finances and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 440601

What does a divorce solicitor cost in Leicestershire and Rutland?

The courts publish guideline hourly rates, which judges use when deciding what legal costs are reasonable. They're a fair guide to what firms charge locally. All of Leicestershire and Rutland, including Leicester, is in National band 2.

Who does the workNational 2
Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years' experience£288
Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years' experience£247
Other solicitors and legal executives£200
Trainee solicitors and paralegals£142

Hourly rates, excluding VAT. Source: Solicitors' guideline hourly rates, GOV.UK, in effect from 1 January 2026.

Many firms offer a fixed fee for an undefended divorce or for drafting a consent order, so ask for a written quote before you start. The court fee for a divorce is the same everywhere. Our guide to how much a divorce costs sets out the total by route, and the divorce cost calculator gives a rough estimate for your situation.

Legal aid for family cases is limited and means-tested: it's mainly available where there's evidence of domestic abuse or a risk to a child, and for mediation. Check on GOV.UK whether you could get it.

Family courts in Leicestershire and Rutland

New divorce applications are dealt with centrally online, so most people only come to a local court for a hearing about children or money. These are the family courts in Leicestershire and Rutland:

How long are children cases taking?

Children cases between parents took a median of 30.1 weeks in the Leicester area in April to June 2026, against 24.7 weeks across England and Wales.

AreaMedianWithin 26 weeksCases finished
Leicester area30.1 weeks43%245
England and Wales24.7 weeks52%12,005

Private law children cases finished in April to June 2026, by Designated Family Judge area. Source: Ministry of Justice, Family Court Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2026. The Ministry of Justice doesn't publish divorce waiting times by area. See our family court waiting times tracker.

How to choose a divorce solicitor

  • Check the firm on the SRA register. Its number is on its divorcd profile.
  • Look for Resolution members. Resolution is the association of family lawyers who commit to settling disputes without unnecessary conflict, and its accredited specialists have passed an assessment in family law.
  • Ask for a fixed fee or a written estimate before you agree to anything.
  • Bring a list of your income, savings, debts and pensions to the first meeting, and your questions written down.

Not sure you need one? Our guide on whether you need a solicitor for your divorce explains when people manage without.

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