Practice area guide · Divorce Law
What divorce lawyers do and how to choose one
Divorce law covers ending a marriage or civil partnership: grounds and procedure, division of property and pensions, maintenance, and arrangements for children. Many divorces are settled by agreement or mediation; others are decided by the court.
How to choose a divorce lawyer
- Choose a lawyer who regularly handles divorces in the court where yours will be heard.
- Ask whether mediation is required or available, and what each route is likely to cost.
- Gather the marriage certificate, financial records and any prenuptial agreement.
Divorce Law by country and city
Where divorce law firms are listed (number in brackets). Pick your country or city to find one near you.
Cities with the most divorce law firms
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Questions about Divorce Lawyers
What does a divorce lawyer do?
Divorce law covers ending a marriage or civil partnership: grounds and procedure, division of property and pensions, maintenance, and arrangements for children. Many divorces are settled by agreement or mediation; others are decided by the court.
How do I choose a divorce lawyer?
Choose a lawyer who regularly handles divorces in the court where yours will be heard. Ask whether mediation is required or available, and what each route is likely to cost. Gather the marriage certificate, financial records and any prenuptial agreement.
How many divorce law firms are on Global Law Lists?
4,421 law firms list Divorce Law in 65 countries, counted daily from active profiles.
Which countries have the most divorce law firms?
United States (2,428), United Kingdom (331), Australia (290), Canada (196) and Brazil (188), by number of listings on Global Law Lists.
Which cities have the most divorce law firms?
London, United Kingdom (54), Chicago, Illinois (49), Paris, France (39), Houston, Texas (36) and Madrid, Spain (33).
How do I find a divorce lawyer near me?
Open your country from the list above, then your region or city: each page lists the divorce law firms there with office addresses and websites, and the nearest ones outside the city when few are listed. Most divorce lawyer matters are handled locally, by a lawyer licensed where the matter arises.
Answers are computed from the profiles listed on Global Law Lists today. General information, not legal advice.