Our best divorce lawyers serving Durham ======================================= Vardags is a leading law firm, delivering the best results for our clients in Durham and across county Durham. Vardags' founder and president, Ayesha Vardag, has been described as "[Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag)", a reputation which she has cultivated through her dedicated work for our high-net-worth clientele. Our elite divorce lawyers and family solicitors act ceaselessly to identify the best strategic decision on our client's cases to deliver them the best outcomes. ![Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/images/staff/ayesha-vardag.jpg)Ayesha Vardag Founder & President "Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer" "Diva of Divorce For The Super Rich" "Rolls Royce service from start to finish" [BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact/consultation) Whether your case involves private companies, large property portfolios or international/hidden assets, Vardags' top divorce lawyers have expertise to ensure you and your family received the best possible result. Vardags offers a free initial consultation to suitable clients, typically those whose assets exceed £1m or combined income surpasses £150,000. Our top divorce lawyers and family solicitors will take the time to fully understand your specific case and unique circumstances, before advising on the best next legal steps to take. After our discussions, we will be best placed to inform you on the likely outcomes of your case and provide an estimate of the likely cost. We also serve the surrounding areas, including [Newcastle](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/newcastle), [Sunderland](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/sunderland) and [Hartlepool](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/hartlepool), ensuring that these best legal services are available to those in these regions. Request discreet follow-up We aim to get back to you within 10 minutes. Please tick this box if you are also happy to be contacted by **WhatsApp** WHAT OUR TOP DIVORCE LAWYERS AND FAMILY LAW SOLICITORS SERVING LEAMINGTON SPA CAN OFFER YOU ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vardags offers unmatched legal support to our clients in Durham, ensuring that they have the best chance of securing a positive outcome. We understand the emotional difficulty a divorce can take on an individual which is why we strive to provide a service which is compassionate and the very best in terms of quality. 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THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTING FIRST ------------------------------ Filing a divorce petition first can give you the legal edge over your spouse, ensuring that our top divorce lawyers deliver the greatest outcome for you and your family. If you think you may need our help, don't delay. [Contact Vardags](https://vardags.com/contact) before your spouse does. VARDAGS Durham -------------- Tel: [020 7404 9390](https://vardags.com/tel:020%207404%209390) WhatsApp: 07385025158 YOUR NEAREST FAMILY COURT: Durham County Court Civil and Family Justice Centre Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3RG 0300 123 1142 [Open in maps ](https://goo.gl/maps/Dkpn8PStk417kdB2A) ### DIRECTIONS Durham County Court is situated towards the east of the city. If you are arriving by car you will likely arrive on the A690 where you should turn onto New Elvet followed by Old Elvet. From here, turn left onto Green Lane and you will find the court on your left. The closest car park is the Royal County which is situated on Old Elvet. If you are arriving by train, you can access the court by bus or taxi. ### OUR BEST DIVORCE SOLICITORS SERVING DURHAM ### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag") Founder & President Serves clients in Durham and the surrounding areas "AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAIN'S TOP DIVORCE LAWYER." The Telegraph "Britain's top divorce lawyer" Ayesha Vardag rose to fame for winning the landmark Supreme Court case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010, changing the law to... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/ayesha-vardag "SELECT") ### [Gareth Curtis](https://vardags.com/solicitors/gareth-curtis "Gareth Curtis") Partner - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Durham and the surrounding areas "GARETH CURTIS HAS AN EXCELLENT CLIENT MANNER COMBINED WITH AN INCISIVE INTELLIGENCE. HE IS..." 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They were incredibly supportive from the very first meeting & when my mother passed away a month into the proceedings they were so kind & understanding. Amanda Allen I am so happy I got to make the call to Vardags first! Excellent service. Whole team of forensics that I would have been totally lost without. I really cannot thank you enough for a perfect outcome to a complicated and not easy... case. Your care throughout was amazing. Christina Wolff I would highly recommend AnneMarie Bradley. I found myself in a very difficult position during my divorce. her understanding of the position and making me see this from a different point of view helped me defend my position.... along with a defence it placed me in a driving position and saved me a lot of money. The end result was justice and I will be forever grateful. Dale Heathcote I feel safer and not alone, knowing that I have Nicola's support - securing her to act for me was a huge weight lifted. No matter what the result, I am confident that she will have secured the best outcome possible. C The Vardags team are exceptionally knowledgable and strategic but also, and most importantly, they are confident and reassuring in a time when one can feel most vulnerable. 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