Top divorce lawyers serving Ipswich =================================== Vardags is a top divorce and family law firm working exclusively on high-value, complex cases, serving clients in Ipswich and across Suffolk. Our President Ayesha Vardag has been widely described as "Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer" and "Diva of Divorce for the World's Super Rich" (BBC). Recognised by Legal 500 as "the Rolls Royce and the Ferrari of the family law world," we specialise in large and complex divorce cases. These often feature private companies, property empires, trusts, and international/hidden assets. We also serve the surrounding area, including Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft. ![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) We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000. Our experienced family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next stages of the legal process. We will then be able to give you a sense of the possible outcomes of your case and even the likely cost. 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** Why choose our leading divorce lawyers? --------------------------------------- Vardags' award-winning divorce lawyers serving Ipswich can handle the full range of complex, high-net-worth family law matters, including: - Complex [high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth divorces](https://vardags.com/law-guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-high-net-worth-and-ultra-high-net-worth-divorces) that involve substantial financial settlements, including no-fault divorce proceedings. - Sensitive divorce cases, including those involving [celebrities](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/celebrities-divorce), [sportspeople](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/divorce-lawyers-footballers-sportspeople), [royalty](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/divorce-lawyers-royalty-aristocracy), [entrepreneurs](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/entrepreneurs-divorce), and [business executives](https://vardags.com/team/specialist-divorce-lawyers/entrepreneurs-divorce). - [Children](https://vardags.com/guide/children) arrangements, custody and residence disputes. - [Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements](https://vardags.com/law-guide/basic-principles/prenuptial-agreements) to safeguard your finances and protect your assets during a divorce. - [Forensic financial investigations](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/katharine-danby), tracing hidden assets and providing accurate spousal valuations. - Dissolving [civil partnerships](https://vardags.com/law-guide/basic-principles/guide-to-civil-partnerships). - Cohabitation disputes and unmarried couple separations. - International and cross-jurisdictional divorce cases. - Preserving the [reputation and privacy](https://vardags.com/guide/reputation-and-privacy) of our clients throughout the process and beyond. Vardags' team of top divorce lawyers offer unparalleled legal support to our clients in Ipswich, and we understand that navigating a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged period for you and your family. Our goal is to guide you through this process with compassion and expertise, securing the most favourable outcome for you. **The importance of acting first** Filing a divorce petition first can give you the legal edge over your spouse, ensuring that we 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 Ipswich --------------- Tel: [020 7404 9390](https://vardags.com/tel:020%207404%209390) WhatsApp: 07385025158 YOUR NEAREST FAMILY COURT: Ipswich County Court Arcade Chamber 8 Arcade Street Ipswich IP1 1EJ 0344 892 4000 [Open in maps ](https://goo.gl/maps/2yuwHZbXbVZ9y3z4A) ### DIRECTIONS Ipswich County Court is located by the A1214 and the A1156. The closest car park to the court is Elm Street Car Park which can be accessed from Civic Drive. Once on Civic Drive, turn onto Elm Street, then turn left into the car park. If you are arriving by train, the court is a short bus or taxi from the station. ### MEET OUR Ipswich TEAM ### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag") Founder & President Serves clients in Ipswich 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") ### [Simon McKirgan](https://vardags.com/solicitors/simon-mckirgan "Simon McKirgan") Senior Partner - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD." Legal 500 Simon McKirgan is Senior Partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, with experience in representing individuals or their spouses/partners from... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/simon-mckirgan) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/simon-mckirgan "SELECT") ### [David Lister](https://vardags.com/solicitors/david-lister "David Lister") Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "BRILLIANT WITH A REAL SPARK WHICH CLIENTS LOVE" Legal 500 David is a Senior Partner at Vardags, and as of November 2025, is the Head of London Family. With over 35 years of experience at the forefront of the profession... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/david-lister) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/david-lister "SELECT") ### [Robert Hines](https://vardags.com/solicitors/robert-hines "Robert Hines") Partner - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "ROB IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD LAWYER. HE HAS A HUGE BRAIN AND THUS WITH A MORE TECHNICAL CASE HE IS..." Legal 500 Robert Hines is a Partner at Vardags, advising on all aspects of family law particularly cases involving contentious or strategic planning elements. Robert has... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/robert-hines) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/robert-hines "SELECT") ### [Hannah Best](https://vardags.com/solicitors/hannah-best "Hannah Best") Associate Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "HANNAH IS A WONDERFUL RISING JUNIOR STAR WHO IS INCREDIBLY WELL-LIKED AND BOUND TO GO FAR." Legal 500 Hannah is an Associate at Vardags. Although Hannah works on all aspects of family law, she has a particular interest in complex financial disputes, trusts,... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/hannah-best) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/hannah-best "SELECT") ### [Lucy Bolton](https://vardags.com/solicitors/lucy-bolton "Lucy Bolton") Partner and Co-Head of Manchester and Regional Offices - Divorce & Family Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "LUCY WILLIAMS IS LOVED BY CLIENTS AND COUNSEL" Legal 500 Lucy is experienced in advising on all matters arising out of divorce and separation, and is experienced in the complex issues that arise with high net worth clients, with... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/lucy-bolton) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/lucy-bolton "SELECT") Other members of our team that may be involved in your case ----------------------------------------------------------- ### [Katharine Danby](https://vardags.com/solicitors/katharine-danby "Katharine Danby") Partner — Head of Financial Forensics Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "KATHARINE ACTED AS AN INVALUABLE BROKER BETWEEN ME AND MY LAWYER, HELPING TO CUT THROUGH ANY JARGON..." Client In cases involving complicated financial structures and arrangements, our Head of Financial Forensics, Katharine Anderson, can offer support to the family law team on your... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/katharine-danby) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/katharine-danby "SELECT") ### [Caroline Graham](https://vardags.com/solicitors/caroline-graham "Caroline Graham") Corporate Consultant Serves clients in Ipswich and the surrounding areas "SIMPLY THE BEST" Legal 500 If there is a business that is part of the marital assets under consideration, our Corporate Consultant, Caroline Graham, can provide assistance in relation to technical... [READ MORE](https://vardags.com/solicitors/caroline-graham) [BOOK CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/lawyers/caroline-graham "SELECT") Media Highlights ---------------- [Time Ayesha Vardag features in Time Magazine](http://time.com/5037316/britain-divorce-london-capital-ayesha-vardag/ "Ayesha Vardag features in Time Magazine") [BBC News David Lister discusses 'Brangelina' divorce on BBC News](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7279887504982302720 "David Lister discusses 'Brangelina' divorce on BBC News") [The Telegraph 'Homemaker' ex-wife of Laura Ashley boss earns mammoth divorce payout](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/06/homemaker-ex-wife-laura-ashley-boss-wins-third-200m-income-payout/ "'Homemaker' ex-wife of Laura Ashley boss earns mammoth divorce payout") [The Telegraph Caroline Korah discusses parental child abduction with The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/brexit-stopped-us-getting-our-abducted-children-back/ "Caroline Korah discusses parental child abduction with The Telegraph") [The Times Hidden assets and fluctuating fortunes - how crypto clouds divorce](https://www.thetimes.com/article/12c7dc62-6d9f-4c75-9314-b17a9d4fc98f?shareToken=3393e3e3e8101b72a28c6d95a1c641fe "Hidden assets and fluctuating fortunes - how crypto clouds divorce") What our clients say -------------------- Knowledgeable, respectful and empathetic service and team. Michelle Ravden I could write an essay on these amazing people, but I would simply say, if someone is taking undue advantage of you and trying to destroy your life, look no further. Rahul Verma I would, without hesitation, recommend Vardags if you want a highly professional and compassionate legal team to get you to the outcome you desire. J Rourke They have definitely lived up to their name of being a top divorce and family law firm. S. Gasparini When choosing a Solicitor it was a very nervous and challenging time in my life however with Amie I hit the JACKPOT!! her work ethic and her keen eye for detail is second to none, the hours she must put in is unbelievable and her... knowledge about the law and how she really gets to know you and your case and what is needed is amazing. Matt Ballard Vardags provided excellent support to my case, which had a complicated international, cross-jurisdiction component. Within the team, Maria Fiorito was also excellent and very supportive, and was able to effectively liaise with... the Italian team of lawyers. I would recommend both Vardags and Maria Fiorito for your case. BR Brunello Rosa WE ARE READY TO HELP -------------------- We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000 [ Telephone 020 7404 9390](https://vardags.com/tel:020%207404%209390 "Call") Phone lines are open 24 hours WhatsApp 07385025158 Scan QR to open WhatsApp Alternatively, Family Law Fact: Can I get divorced in the UK as an expat? ---------------------------------------------------------- With the increasing mobility afforded by technology and flexible working, more and more people are making the move towards living and working abroad as an expat. Where a couple with international ties decides to separate, this can raise various issues relating to the divorce process and where it can take place. ### Divorcing in England and Wales as an expat It is possible to get divorced in the UK so long one of the following apply: - Both parties are habitually resident in England and Wales Both parties are habitually resident in England and Wales - Both parties were habitually resident in England and Wales and one of them continues to reside there - The respondent is habitually resident in England and Wales - The applicant is habitually resident in England and Wales and has resided there for at least one year immediately before the application was made - The applicant is domiciled and habitually resident in England and Wales and has resided there for at least six months immediately before the application was made - Either or both of parties are domiciled in England and Wales Both parties were habitually resident in England and Wales and one of them continues to reside there **If you're considering or going through a divorce, click below for a free initial consultation with one of our expert solicitors.** [Click here to read](https://vardags.com/law-guide/basic-principles/can-i-get-divorced-in-the-uk-as-an-expat) more or [here for our complete list of Divorce FAQs](https://vardags.com/faq/divorce) [Book Your Free Consultation](https://vardags.com/contact "Book Your Free Consultation")