Marilyn Bell

Marilyn Bell

Head of Family Law
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St.Albans
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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 shows expertise and compassion when dealing with sensitive family cases which sets her apart from others. Her experience carries so much weight in family matters where emotions play a critical part. Marilyn is able to diffuse a situation by being level headed and truly a calming influence at times when parties' emotions are heightened.' - Legal 500 2025

"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

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