Marilyn Bell

Marilyn Bell

Head of Family Law
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EXPERTISE

I am a family law solicitor specialising in divorce and all the difficulties that arise as a result of relationship breakdown. This includes the resolution of financial disputes and all issues relating to children. For the latter, I represent parents and grandparents, often in complex cases, and including cases where social services are involved.

I am also an accredited mediator and a qualified collaborative lawyer, which is a system that promotes the use of non-adversarial techniques to negotiate agreements and settlements without Court proceedings.

I regularly write articles on family matters for the media and the SA Law website – you can read some of them here.

KEY EXPERIENCE

  • Divorce
  • Separation
  • Collaborative law
  • High value financial settlements
  • Complex Children Act cases
  • Cohabitation disputes
  • Pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements

IN GENERAL

  • Member of the Resolution
  • Accredited mediator and member of Family Mediators Association
  • Accreditation in Advanced Financial Provision and Advocacy Financial Provision
  • Member of Hertfordshire Law Society (President in 2002)
  • Member of the Association of Women Solicitors
  • Member of SA Law's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee
  • Member of St Albans Civic Society
  • Member of Hertfordshire Agricultural Society
  • Director on the board of BID

What my clients say

"Marilyn Bell provides expertise in both financial and children related matters. Her knowledge and experience, attention to detail and dedication to clients is second to none. Rivalled only by her unrelenting work ethic, her determination to understand and get things right goes above and beyond. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend her to anyone. She genuinely cares about you and your family and it’s clear this is her vocation in life." - Legal 500 2024

"Marilyn Bell excels in her field. She has a wealth of experience and wisdom, and with abounding knowledge and professionalism." - Legal 500 2024

"Marilyn Bell has excellent attention to detail, wonderful manner with clients, has worked with me for a significant period of time on a long-running and complex case with much of the work being carried out pro bono, strategic thinker." - Legal 500 2023

"Marilyn's professionalism and knowledge is exemplary. She can predict the next move and find the appropriate response. Anyone going through a divorce would want Marilyn in their corner." - Chambers & Partners 2023

"Marilyn has the most incredible relationship with her clients - the confidence they have in her and her absolute depth of knowledge is brilliant." - Chambers & Partners 2020

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Transparency in the Family Court

What has changed - can you watch Family Court Proceedings?

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Law Commission's 'Financial Remedies on Divorce' Review - What Could the Impact be?

What impact could the Law Commission’s ‘financial remedies on divorce’ review have on London’s status as a divorce capital? Marilyn Bell explains how…

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Legal 500 - Top Tier 2021
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SA Law is delighted to announce success in this year's Directories rankings

We are pleased to share that we have held our position in all our main practice areas in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

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SA Law LLP’s clients single out Marilyn Bell for her ‘innate ability to always put her clients’ needs at the forefront of her work.’
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Updated CPS Guidance

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Very calm and efficient, but will make sure that she makes the right points strongly.
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The Reluctant Divorcee: Rebecca's story

2 children, 1 dog, over 50 blog posts, a published book & 2 national awards won: SA Law's Reluctant Divorcee is at the final stage of her divorce journey.…

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Domestic Abuse victims warned to turn off secret phones ahead of the national test of the UK emergency alerts service

Domestic violence campaigners warn vicitms and those at risk to turn off hidden/secret mobile phones ahead of the national test of the UK emergency alerts…

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'She is very client-focused and works unbelievable hours', a source reports, further praising her as 'friendly, reassuring and always calm.'
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Divorce, Relationship Breakdown & Children’s Mental Health

This National Children’s Mental Health Week, (6th-12th February) we look to share resources that are helpful for all children and parents, not just those…

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Marilyn Bell ‘provides sound advice with extremely good judgement’.
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Is mediation right for me? This Family Mediation Week SA Law’s Family Law team discuss the benefits it can bring to families.

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I chose law because I wanted to help people through difficult periods in their lives
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What is a no-fault divorce? The new laws explained: How to apply and what the new minimum wait means

Marilyn Bell comments on the recent change to family law that means couples no longer need to 'blame' each other for the breakdown of their relationship

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Family run businesses and succession planning

Accountancy Daily has published an article by Marilyn Bell and Simon Walsh

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She is amazing. She always gets to the crux of the problem, and she is very approachable and incredibly prompt in her responses.
Chambers & Partners
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Could parties in family proceedings face financial penalties?

LexisNexis Family Law blog has published an article written by Marilyn Bell

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Marilyn Bell is valued for her ‘thoroughness, knowledge of the law and quick response times.’
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Brexit and what’s changed for expatriates in applying to the Family Courts

Marilyn Bell comments on the rise in complex issues around family money following Brexit

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Divorce, money, and children

Are you being told the truth?

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Honest answers - financial settlements for separating and divorcing couples

No matter what anyone tells you, there is never one ‘single truth that works for everyone’ when it comes to relationship breakdown and divorce.

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SA Law win double at the Herts Digital Awards

We are delighted to share the news of our double win at the Hertfordshire Digital Awards.

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