Marilyn Bell

Head of the Family Law Team

Partner

St.Albans

01727 798066

Mobile

07725 372256

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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

‘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 and Partners 2023

'She has an amazing work ethic, vast experience and human approach.'

Chambers and Partners 2023

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Marilyn Bell

EXPERTISE

KEY EXPERIENCE

IN GENERAL

Family Law: What to Expect in 2023

What is Causing the Rise in Divorce Applications?

Is it time to come back to Collaborative Law?

What is ‘no fault divorce’ and what does it mean for divorcing couples?

Updated CPS Guidance

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

SA Law is delighted to announce success in this year's Directories rankings

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.’

Disabilities and divorce Q&A: Family Law

Very calm and efficient, but will make sure that she makes the right points strongly.

The Reluctant Divorcee: Rebecca's story

Divorce, Relationship Breakdown & Children’s Mental Health

Let's talk About Family Mediation: Answers to FAQs for Family Mediation Week

'She is very client-focused and works unbelievable hours', a source reports, further praising her as 'friendly, reassuring and always calm.'

If I wasn’t a lawyer I’d be a teacher

Financial Support for Child Abuse Victims

Marilyn Bell ‘provides sound advice with extremely good judgement’.

No-fault divorce is here: legal experts share their views

What is a no-fault divorce? The new laws explained: How to apply and what the new minimum wait means

I chose law because I wanted to help people through difficult periods in their lives

Family run businesses and succession planning

Could parties in family proceedings face financial penalties?

She is amazing. She always gets to the crux of the problem, and she is very approachable and incredibly prompt in her responses.

Brexit and what’s changed for expatriates in applying to the Family Courts

Marilyn Bell is valued for her ‘thoroughness, knowledge of the law and quick response times.’

Divorce, money, and children

Honest answers - financial settlements for separating and divorcing couples

SA Law thank clients for exceptional feedback in Chambers & Partners

SA Law win double at the Herts Digital Awards

'She is excellent with clients and very good with strategy.'

Marilyn Bell brings a wealth of experience to every case in which she acts; she has excellent judgment and clients have a huge amount of confidence in her. Marilyn is thoughtful and considered and will leave no stone unturned in getting the best outcome for her clients.

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

SA Law has ‘an excellent reputation in the area of family law. The team is ‘professional, knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of its clients’. The ‘phenomenal’ Marilyn Bell advises on high net-worth financial cases, multi-party childcare matters and public children law matters.

Marilyn Bell has deep expertise across the full spectrum of family law.