Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Milton Keynes
Established in 2005, Purcell Solicitors is a specialist family law firm dedicated to providing compassionate, expert legal support during relationship breakdowns. Our team of accredited solicitors, mediators, and collaborative lawyers brings decades of combined experience in resolving complex financial settlements, child arrangements, and international family law matters. As a Resolution member, we prioritise amicable dispute resolution while maintaining robust Court representation when necessary.Recognised in Chambers & Partners UK Guide for over a decade, we combine technical excellence with empathetic client care, offering transparent fee structures and flexible consultation options including remote meetings. Our Milton Keynes-based practice serves clients nationwide and internationally, maintaining a strong reputation for achieving fair, lasting solutions tailored to individual family dynamics.
Services
Family Mediation
Financial Settlements
Child Arrangements
Cohabitation Agreements
Surrogacy Law
International Family Law
Nuptial Agreements
Collaborative Law
Family Arbitration
Domestic Injunctions
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years' specialist experience in family law with Chambers & Partners recognition
- Offering all dispute resolution methods including mediation and arbitration
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional professionalism and compassionate support
- Transparent fee structures with clear cost communication
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority with Resolution membership
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulatory Authority
- Resolution
- Chambers & Partners UK Guide
What people say
Professionalism and patience
Reliable professional support
Personal approach to cases
Exceptional legal knowledge
Spot-on advice
Services
Family Mediation
A confidential process where separating couples work together with our mediators to resolve differences amicably. Our accredited mediators facilitate constructive discussions about finances, child arrangements, and property division. This approach minimises emotional stress while maintaining legal compliance, helping families reach sustainable agreements without Court intervention.
Financial Settlements
Specialist guidance for complex financial matters during divorce or separation. We handle property division, pension splits, business valuations, and maintenance calculations. Our solicitors protect clients' assets while ensuring fair outcomes, whether through negotiation or Court representation for high-value or contentious cases.
Child Arrangements
Expert legal support for parenting plans and child welfare matters. We advise on residence, contact arrangements, schooling decisions, and international relocation cases. Our child-focused approach prioritises minors' best interests while safeguarding parental rights through Court orders or mediation.
Cohabitation Agreements
Legal documentation for unmarried couples outlining financial and property rights. We draft agreements covering asset division, inheritance provisions, and child arrangements to provide clarity and protection in case of relationship breakdown.
Surrogacy Law
Specialist advice for intended parents and surrogates navigating UK surrogacy regulations. We handle parental order applications, legal parenthood transfers, and international surrogacy arrangements, ensuring compliance with complex family law requirements while protecting all parties' interests.
People
Pauline Purcell
Managing Director
Family law specialist with 30+ years' experience, ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners. Mediator and arbitrator focusing on high-value financial cases. Lectured at Buckingham University and recipient of multiple client commendations for compassionate representation.
Mandi Austin
Director
Solicitor with 20+ years' family law experience, Law Society accredited specialist. Handles complex financial settlements and children's matters. Recognised in Chambers & Partners for meticulous preparation and client-focused approach.
Lisa Buckridge
Director
Accredited family mediator and collaborative lawyer with 15+ years' experience. Spotlighted in Chambers & Partners for dispute resolution expertise. Specialises in child arrangements and financial settlements.
Haidee French
Solicitor
Family law specialist since 2013, Law Society accredited. Advises on divorce, financial matters, and child arrangements. Resolution member committed to amicable dispute resolution and Court representation when necessary.
Stephanie Dodman
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2019, specialising in divorce and cohabitation breakdowns. Trained in London with focus on child arrangements and financial settlements. Resolution member advocating non-adversarial approaches.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, surrogacy law, and international family law matters.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution methods?
Yes, we provide family mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration as alternatives to Court proceedings.
How are your legal fees structured?
We offer transparent fee structures with clear cost communication. Specific pricing depends on case complexity and required services.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
Yes, we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and members of Resolution.
Can you handle international family law cases?
Yes, our specialists handle international divorce proceedings, cross-border child arrangements, and jurisdictional matters.
What experience do your solicitors have?
Our team includes solicitors with 15-30 years' specialist family law experience, multiple Chambers & Partners rankings, and mediation/arbitration accreditations.
