Managing personal and family disputes

Whether you’re facing a family disagreement or a personal dispute, we offer clear legal guidance and tailored solutions to help you reach a fair and effective resolution.

Helping individuals and families resolve disputes with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Managing personal and family disputes can be stressful, emotionally challenging, and often requires careful legal guidance. Whether the issue involves family relationships, financial matters, property, or other personal disagreements, our experienced team is here to provide clear, practical advice tailored to your circumstances. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain English, and work towards achieving the best possible outcome.

Our approach focuses on resolving disputes efficiently and constructively wherever possible, helping to minimise conflict, protect your interests, and reduce unnecessary costs. When a negotiated resolution isn’t possible, we are prepared to provide robust legal representation to safeguard your rights and guide you confidently through every stage of the process.

Our flexible approach allows you to choose the level of support you need, with clear pricing and no unnecessary work.
We provide clear communication, expert guidance, and efficient resolution strategies to minimise disruption, protect relationships and achieve the best possible outcome.

With the support of our in-house mediator, we help clients find constructive solutions wherever possible, reducing conflict, minimising costs and avoiding the stress of court proceedings.
Backed by a leading full-service law firm, with access to the full range of specialist legal advice whenever you need it.

Our personal and family dispute expertise

Divorce & separation

We advise on navigating divorce and separation with expert guidance on finances, children and legal responsibilities.

Child arrangements

We advise on child arrangements, helping parents resolve issues around living arrangements, contact and parental responsibilities.

Special educational needs

We advise on special educational needs matters, helping families secure the right support, education and outcomes for their children.

Financial settlements

We advise on financial arrangements following separation, including asset division, maintenance and financial settlements.

Inheritance and probate disputes

We advise on inheritance and probate matters, including disputes over wills, estates and the administration of assets.

Serious injury claims

We advise on serious injury claims, helping clients seek compensation and support following life-changing accidents and injuries.

Family property disputes

We advise on family property disputes, including disagreements over ownership, occupation and the division of property.

Domestic abuse

We advise on domestic abuse matters, providing legal support and guidance to help protect you and your family.

Landlord vs tenant

We advise on landlord and tenant disputes, including rent, repairs, possession, and disagreements over tenancy agreements.

Employment disputes

We advise on workplace disputes, including unfair dismissal, discrimination, grievances, and employment contract matters.

Debt disputes

We advise on disagreements over money owed, helping clients navigate debt claims and reach fair outcomes.

Business disputes

We advise on business disputes affecting individuals, including partnership disagreements, shareholder issues, and contractual conflicts.

Contact us

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0118 959 7711

Why use our personal and family dispute solicitors?

Proactive trusted advice

We take a proactive approach to managing disputes, helping clients understand their options and put the right measures in place to protect their future. This includes advising on estate planning, cohabitation agreements and other agreements to help prevent uncertainty and conflict.

Proven constructive dispute solutions

Where disputes do arise, we focus on resolving matters constructively through negotiation, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution wherever possible, helping clients reach practical solutions while avoiding unnecessary escalation.

We are a leading full-service law firm

Boyes Turner is recognised as a leading law firm by Chambers UK and The Legal 500. As a full-service firm, we can draw on the expertise of our specialist teams across private client, such as claims, private wealth, family and property to provide seamless support whenever you need it. We also work closely with other professional services that may be beneficial to you, such as counselling, financial advice and coaching, to ensure you have the full support you require.

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Our personal dispute solicitors

Rowan Turrall

Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution

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Gary Parkinson

Partner and Head of Property Disputes

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Paul Linsell

Partner and Head of Family Law

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Paul Lowery

Partner and Head of Wills, Trust and Probate

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Matthew Briggs

Partner

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Phillip Baldwin

Partner

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Nicola Weeks

Senior Associate – Solicitor

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Richard Pulford

Senior Associate – Solicitor

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What our clients say

Property Purchase – that extra mile!

Cara and Will were great the whole way through. Easy to get hold of. Thorough in their work and quick to act. Cara even went the extra mile to get us completed when she was actually unwell off work. Great service.

Rhys

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Removed A Lot Of The Stress

Nicola & Bethany helped me to agree the Consent Order with my ex partner. At a time of great stress and anxiety they were an efficient, approachable and friendly team who got things done as quickly and effectively. All of my interactions with them were professional but handled with sensitivity and empathy. 10/10

Lloyd

What our clients say

Divorce Matters

The total of what is an emotionally challenging experience was helped very much by Paul Linsell and his team. Paul had a very realistic approach and took his time and patience to help through this matter, even when Boyes Turner were brought at the 11th hour they still made it happen successfully. I would also like to thank and voice my appreciation to Bethany Rowe who had both a very professional attitude and a great personal attitude that helped me to stay calm and collected. After the hearing they were eager to hear the result and I felt not just from a professional legal stance but from a personal point of view. To summarise this team is a team you want in your corner. Thank you ever so much again.

Alan Wilson

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As commercial property investors we were delighted to work with her again.

Boyes Turner and particularly Michelle Streeter have made it difficult for us go with any other solicitor ever again! Michelle’s style is so straightforward and easy to follow. As commercial property investors we were delighted to work with her again.

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Positive experience

We were at crossroads with our business – and the information given by Matthew and Duncan was invaluable to us – regarding how we move forward with plans for our retirement. Information was given to us in a straightforward way which was easy to understand and we were given lots of ideas on how to restructure things that would work for us!

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Professional and Personable

I love working with Lauren. She is incredibly knowledgeable and delivers a first‑class service. Professional yet friendly, she communicates clearly and makes every interaction stress‑free and reassuring. Proactive, thorough and a pleasure to deal with – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

Neil Jones – Lusso New Homes

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Highly professional, dependable & thorough

Matt has been supporting me on a number of highly complex legal issues since the unexpected passing of my husband last year. He has tackled each issue with the utmost professionalism. He gives sound, objective advice & is very responsive, dependable, thorough and empathetic. I don’t know how I would have got through the last year without Matt on my side.

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Superb service.

Superb service. Hugely knowledgeable, ever accessible, a great experience. Thankyou!

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A very trusted partner to us

Chris Dobson is a very reactive, commercial, and skilled lawyer who helped us on many M&A deals last year through a pragmatic, balanced approach. A very trusted partner to us whom we can rely on for even the most complex & difficult transactions.

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What our clients say

Professional, quality solicitors

Professional, quality solicitors, extremely efficient and courteous service. I always use this firm.

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Recognised leading UK law firm

Boyes Turner is consistently ranked as a leading law firm by top legal directories Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Managing personal and family disputes

Helping individuals and families resolve disputes with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Our personal and family dispute expertise

Divorce & separation

Child arrangements

Special educational needs

Financial settlements

Inheritance and probate disputes

Serious injury claims

Family property disputes

Domestic abuse

Landlord vs tenant

Employment disputes

Debt disputes

Business disputes

Contact us

0118 959 7711

Why use our personal and family dispute solicitors?

Proactive trusted advice

Proven constructive dispute solutions

We are a leading full-service law firm

Related insights

Our personal dispute solicitors

Rowan Turrall

Gary Parkinson

Paul Linsell

Paul Lowery

Matthew Briggs

Phillip Baldwin

Nicola Weeks

Richard Pulford

What our clients say

Property Purchase – that extra mile!

What our clients say

Removed A Lot Of The Stress

What our clients say

Divorce Matters

What our clients say

As commercial property investors we were delighted to work with her again.

What our clients say

Positive experience

What our clients say

Professional and Personable

What our clients say

Highly professional, dependable & thorough

What our clients say

Superb service.

What our clients say

A very trusted partner to us

What our clients say

Professional, quality solicitors

Recognised leading UK law firm

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