Family Lawyers and Divorce Solicitors in Lanarkshire

Rooney Family Law is a specialist family law firm. Family law is not one of the things we do; it is the only thing we do. Our family lawyers in Lanarkshire work from two offices — our head office at 2 Candymill Lane, Bothwell Bridge Business Park, Hamilton, and our East Kilbride office at Orbital House, Peel Park — both fully staffed and open by appointment. Our solicitors travel to whichever office suits you, and most of our solicitors hold one or more Law Society of Scotland specialist accreditations in family or child law, with the rest working towards them.

We act for families across the whole county — Hamilton, East Kilbride, Motherwell, Wishaw, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Bellshill, Lanark, Carluke, Bothwell, Blantyre, Uddingston, Larkhall, and Strathaven among them. Depending on where you live, family cases are dealt with at Hamilton Sheriff Court’s civil building (Birnie House, Caird Park), Airdrie Sheriff Court, or Lanark Sheriff Court, and we appear in all three regularly.

For detailed local information, see our dedicated pages for family lawyers in Hamilton and family lawyers in East Kilbride.

Our Fees

For straightforward cases we offer fixed fees, and where hourly rates apply we bill in 3-minute units rather than the 6-minute units many firms use — a short telephone call is charged in three-minute units rather than rounded up to a larger block.

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Which sheriff courts serve Lanarkshire?

Depending on where you live, family cases are dealt with at Hamilton Sheriff Court’s civil building (Birnie House, Caird Park), Airdrie Sheriff Court, or Lanark Sheriff Court. We appear in all three regularly, and most family cases settle without a final hearing.

Do you cover both North and South Lanarkshire?

Yes. We act for families across the whole county, from Hamilton, East Kilbride, and Larkhall to Motherwell, Wishaw, Airdrie, Coatbridge, and Lanark.

Where are your Lanarkshire offices?

Our head office is at 2 Candymill Lane, Bothwell Bridge Business Park, Hamilton ML3 0FD, and our East Kilbride office is at Orbital House, Peel Park G74 5PR. Both are appointment only, with reception staff on hand, and appointments are available in person, by telephone, or by video.

How much does a divorce cost in Lanarkshire?

For straightforward cases we offer fixed fees: £550 for a simplified divorce and £1,550 for an ordinary undefended divorce, both all-in. Other matters are charged at hourly rates in 3-minute billing units, with a clear costs estimate at the outset.

How quickly can I speak to a family lawyer?

We offer every new enquiry a free initial telephone call of approximately 10–15 minutes, usually within one working day.

What Our Clients Say

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Brian Bray

1 month ago

I can’t recommend Rooney Family Law highly enough. Absolute great service highly efficient nothing is a problem to this firm

Chris McCaig

10 months ago

Great service – highly recommend. Thanks Julia 🙂

Wee Lorr Robertson

10 months ago

Very professional, extremely helpful and efficient.Always kept up to date either by telephone call or email. Highly recommend 👌

Chris Belam

2 years ago

Thank you for your Outstanding service!
The decision to instruct Rooney family law was one of the best decisions I have made.
Excellent guidance, advice, professionalism and reassurance throughout.
It has been important to be able put my trust in someone at such an important and difficult time in my life.
Everyone has been supportive and helpful throughout.
I would not hesitate to recommend your services.
Thanks to Brian Rooney and all the wonderful staff in Uddingston.

Ashley Livingstone

2 years ago

Great service, very effective and efficient. I was kept updated and happy to help when i called for help or advice. I am very happy with the services we received from Laura and team.

Thank you once again

Stuart Sullivan

3 years ago

Used this firm for the first time. Lynn was great and offered clear communication throughout. This along with the transparent pricing structure for the services I used made the whole process straight forward from start to finish. I would recommend.

Hayley Brown

3 years ago

From start to finish, my entire divorce process was seamless. I was able to contact Lynn at any time, and she was always more than happy to help with my many questions and kept me informed throughout. Forming and signing affidavits was straightforward and Lynn was in touch when my divorce was granted to let me know.

I hope I never have to use a family lawyer again, but if I did I wouldn’t hesitate to use Rooney Family Law and can’t recommend them highly enough.

Office Handson

3 years ago

I required legal support. I chose Rooney because they are a family firm. I’m so glad I did!! And would have no reservations in using them again. Their fees and terms and conditions are very transparent. Initially first half hour is free. I no longer needed service and on contacting them I was told no fee as they had not opened a file for me.
Wonderful!! Thank you Rooney Family.

Michael P

4 years ago

I’ve got a tough time ongoing my divorce. Ann Marie makes those circumstances easier to handle. She was always available to help; I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with a few people from the Rooney Family Law team; they all were friendly and very helpful with all my questions. Their empathy for clients and understanding of different circumstances make me feel supported. I will recommend them to anyone looking for professional and understanding people to help with divorce. Thank you, guys, again. All of you are amazing.