Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Milton Keynes
Established in 2005, Purcell Solicitors is a niche family law firm led by Managing Director Pauline Purcell. Our team of fully accredited specialists provides empathetic legal support for relationship breakdowns, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and international family law. Recognised in Chambers & Partners UK Guide for over a decade, we combine extensive experience in high-value cases with a commitment to resolving disputes amicably through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law.As Resolution members, we prioritise constructive solutions while maintaining robust court representation when necessary. Our expertise extends to surrogacy, cohabitation agreements, and nuptial arrangements, serving clients across the UK and overseas with transparent fee structures and personalised service.
Services
Family Mediation
Collaborative Law
Finances on Divorce
Children Arrangements
Cohabitees Services
International Family Law
Surrogacy
Nuptial Agreements
Family Law Arbitration
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Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in family law.
- Our team are accredited by Resolution and Chambers & Partners.
- We offer transparent fee structures with no hidden costs.
- We provide all alternatives to court proceedings.
- Our specialists handle international family law cases.
Associations and certifications
- Resolution
- Chambers & Partners
- Law Society Family Law Panel
What people say
Expertise at all times
Professionalism and patience
Personal approach
Trusted professionals
Positive position
Services
Family Mediation
A confidential process where separating couples collaboratively resolve financial and child arrangement disputes with professional guidance. Our accredited mediators facilitate constructive dialogue to achieve mutually acceptable agreements, minimising emotional and financial strain while avoiding court proceedings. This service suits clients seeking amicable solutions with reduced conflict.
Finances on Divorce
Specialist support for complex financial matters during divorce, including property division, pension valuation, business assets, and spousal maintenance. Our team negotiates fair settlements while protecting client interests, utilising expertise in high-value cases and tax implications. We provide clear advice on short- and long-term financial security post-separation.
Children Arrangements
Guidance on custody, visitation rights, schooling decisions, and relocation disputes. We prioritise children's welfare while addressing parental concerns through mediation or court representation. Services include drafting parenting plans, resolving international custody issues, and advising on legal frameworks for co-parenting arrangements.
International Family Law
Expertise in jurisdictional disputes, international custody battles, and financial settlements involving overseas assets. Our solicitors navigate complex legal frameworks for clients with multinational connections, providing strategic advice on enforcement of foreign orders and co-parenting across borders.
Surrogacy
Specialist legal support for intended parents and surrogates, covering pre-conception agreements, parental orders, and immigration requirements. We ensure compliance with UK surrogacy laws while protecting all parties' rights, offering empathetic guidance through this emotionally complex process.
People
Pauline Purcell
Managing Director
With over 30 years' experience, Pauline is a leading family law specialist ranked in Chambers & Partners. She focuses on high-value financial cases and complex divorces, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support. A Resolution member and former university lecturer, she advocates non-adversarial dispute resolution.
Mandi Austin
Director
A solicitor since 2000, Mandi specialises in divorce, financial settlements, and children's matters. Ranked in Chambers & Partners, she combines mediation expertise with court advocacy skills. Her reported case experience includes embryo adoption law, delivering practical solutions for complex family disputes.
Lisa Buckridge
Director
Lisa focuses on divorce, mediation, and child arrangements, holding dual accreditation as a solicitor and family mediator. Spotlighted in Chambers for dispute resolution excellence, she provides strategic advice on high-conflict custody cases and collaborative law settlements.
Haidee French
Solicitor
Specialising in family law since 2013, Haidee handles divorce, financial disputes, and domestic abuse injunctions. A Resolution member, she balances court representation with amicable resolution strategies, prioritising client welfare in complex separation cases.
Stephanie Dodman
Solicitor
Qualified in 2019, Stephanie advises on divorce, cohabitation breakdowns, and child arrangements. Committed to non-confrontational dispute resolution, she previously worked in London family law and contributes to community legal education initiatives.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, international family law, surrogacy, and nuptial agreements, offering both court representation and alternative dispute resolution methods.
How do you handle complex financial divorce cases?
Our specialists manage high-value asset division, pension valuations, and business interests with technical precision, ensuring fair settlements while protecting client financial futures through negotiation or litigation.
Are your services available outside Milton Keynes?
Yes, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, handling cross-border custody disputes, jurisdictional issues, and multinational financial settlements with specialist expertise.
What accreditation do your solicitors hold?
Our team holds accreditations from Resolution, Chambers & Partners, and the Law Society Family Law Panel, recognising our expertise in family law and commitment to ethical dispute resolution.
Can you assist with surrogacy arrangements?
Yes, we provide comprehensive legal guidance for surrogacy, including pre-conception agreements, parental orders, and immigration compliance, ensuring all parties' rights are protected throughout the process.
Do you offer remote consultations?
Yes, we provide confidential consultations via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, alongside in-person meetings at our Milton Keynes office, ensuring accessible support for all clients.
