Leading Family Law Solicitors
We Understand Family Matters

Our specialist family law team across Cambridge, Norwich, Newmarket and Bishop’s Stortford are here to help you every step of the way.

outstanding reputation…for client driven, pragmatic advice

– Legal 500

exceptional care, compassion and understanding along with expert legal advice

– Chambers UK

If you are experiencing relationship or parenting problems, separation or divorce, the team of specialist family lawyers at FM Family Law are here to help you. We are experts in divorce, family law and mediation with  offices in CambridgeNorwich, Newmarket and Bishop’s Stortford.

We are professional and enthusiastic and we work with conscience, conviction and authenticity. Most of all we are sensitive to your needs, build relationships with you and support you to achieve the best outcomes for you and your family. We will give you the best legal representation whilst providing excellent value for money.  Our work also includes disputes about children, surrogacy, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, property disputes and inheritance disputes. See below to contact us

...an outstanding reputation both in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire for that sort of client-driven, pragmatic advice and representation.

Client feedback, Legal 500 (2026 edition)

I was shown exceptional care, compassion and understanding, along with expert legal advice and prompt responses. My matter was handled professionally, efficiently and driven to a timely conclusion.

Client feedback, Chambers UK Guide (2026 edition)

FM Family Law consistently displayed a detailed knowledge of complex matters and handled them in a very timely manner.

Client feedback, Chambers UK Guide (2025 edition)

OUR TEAM OF FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS, AT AN OFFICE NEAR YOU.

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Fiona McLeman

Fiona McLeman

Managing Partner

fiona@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 229933 / 07894 095775

Christina Hale

Christina Hale

Partner

christina@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 826000 / 07860 923080

Ellie Hills

Ellie Hills

Solicitor

ellie@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 826008 / 07889 958861

Olivia Adams

Olivia Adams

Solicitor

olivia@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 826001 / 07759 713912

Michael Miller

Michael Miller

Trainee Solicitor

michael@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 229933 / 07756 295957

Beverley Long

Beverley Long

Consultant Mediator

Lianne Smith

Lianne Smith

Team Assistant / Paralegal

Jade Brotherhood

Jade Brotherhood

Team Assistant / Paralegal

Carla Saunders

Carla Saunders

Practice Development Lawyer

carla@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 343668 / 07926 130307

Denise Cullum

Denise Cullum

Practice Manager (FCA)

Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey

Solicitor and Partner

sue@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 443 333 / 07525 135 555

Karen Fox

Karen Fox

CILEX Fellow and Associate

karen@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 622 028 / 07921 296 754

Laura Clay-Harris

Laura Clay-Harris

Associate

lch@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 343 663 / 07522 700 062

Laura Tuddenham

Laura Tuddenham

CILEX Fellow and Associate

laura@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 343 661 / 07591 383 116

Ruth Stickland

Ruth Stickland

CILEX Fellow

ruth@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 443333 / 07593 720312

Beverley Long

Beverley Long

Consultant Mediator

Meghan Buckland

Meghan Buckland

Trainee Solicitor

meghan@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 570720 / 07889 058430

Jenny Humphrey

Jenny Humphrey

Team Assistant Leader/Paralegal

Carla Saunders

Carla Saunders

Practice Development Lawyer

carla@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 355 333 / 07926 130 307

Denise Cullum

Denise Cullum

Practice Manager

Christina Hale

Christina Hale

Partner

christina@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01223 826000 / 07860 923080

Kerri Westlake

Kerri Westlake

CILEX Fellow Litigator (Family Law)

kerri@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01638 475800 / 07710 289878

Beverley Long

Beverley Long

Consultant Mediator

Lianne Smith

Lianne Smith

Team Assistant / Paralegal

Denise Cullum

Denise Cullum

Practice Manager (FCA)

Carla Saunders

Carla Saunders

Practice Development Lawyer

carla@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 343668 / 07926 130307

Lianne Smith

Lianne Smith

Team Assistant / Paralegal

Denise Cullum

Denise Cullum

Practice Manager (FCA)

Carla Saunders

Carla Saunders

Practice Development Lawyer

carla@fmfamilylaw.co.uk
01603 343668 / 07926 130307

Looking to book your consultation with FM Family Law?

We know it is difficult for you knowing what to do for the best for you and your family.

To help you decide on the important  next steps, we  offer our first meeting with you at a reduced cost. The meeting lasts one hour.  We find that our clients feel so much better after that first meeting and feel empowered and informed to take the next step.

A meeting with us gives you the chance to get very good sensible legal and practical advice so that you can decide what to do next. It also helps you get to know us and what makes us special, which is very important should you decide to instruct us to represent you. Our clients tell us they find these first meetings invaluable.

For more information about our costs look here

What we can help you with.

divorce

Divorce

As divorce lawyers, we are here to help, advise and support you through your divorce and separation. We understand divorce is not easy for anyone and we support our clients sympathetically.

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mediation

Mediation

The divorce mediation process enables you to discuss all issues arising from your separation, but you do so away from court and lawyers. Any outcome can be approved by the Family Court (if that is necessary).

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Children

Children

Children are at the centre of any family. The breakdown of a family can have profound effects on all family members, but particularly children.

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Financial Matters

Financial Matters

We are experienced in advising on financial outcomes. We give you legal advice, practical views and suggest sensible thought out solutions to help you reach agreement. We explain what the law is and talk you through your options. We take a holistic approach and our aim is to take you through your chosen process so that you can look to the future.

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Relationship Agreement

Relationship Agreement

Our lawyers provide you with expert advice regarding various agreements you may want to enter into with your current or future partner.  With all the agreements described below, it is important you receive legal advice to fully understand your position, rights and obligations.

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Surrogacy

Surrogacy

If you are considering having a child through surrogacy, whether abroad or domestically, specialist legal advice is essential. The legal issues surrounding surrogacy are complicated and will require careful navigation to ensure a seamless process, from arranging the surrogacy to taking your new baby home.

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Inspiring confidence that matters of trust are well placed with them…

Throughout, I have appreciated your guidance in this matter even when I’ve wanted to throw the book at them, you’ve brought sanity to proceedings.

Client feedback

Sue Bailey represented me in court today.  She was truly brilliant…I felt like I really had someone who was on my side who was willing to go above and beyond to fight my corner…

Client feedback

You really do make this whole process very much easier than it might be due to your calm, approachable and friendly manner

Client feedback

Confused by all the legal jargon? Unsure of costs?

Let us help you find your way with our handy guides.

Cambridge Office

4 Newmarket Road
Cambridge
CB5 8DT

Call us now for advice
T: 01223 355333

Norwich Office

72 Thorpe Road
Norwich
NR1 1BA

Call us now for advice
T: 01603 443333

Newmarket Office

9 Black Bear Court
Newmarket
CB8 9AF

Call us now for advice
T: 01638 475800

Bishop's Stortford Office

The Wheat Barn
Wickham Hall
Hadham Road
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 1JG

Call us now for advice
T: 01279 742300