Divorce lawyers & Family solicitors serving Nottingham ========================================================== Vardags is a top divorce and family law firm working exclusively on high value cases, serving clients in Nottingham and across [Nottinghamshire](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/nottinghamshire). Our President Ayesha Vardag has been widely described as "[Britain's Top Divorce Lawyer](https://vardags.com/solicitors/london/ayesha-vardag)" and the "Diva of Divorce". 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 areas, including [West Bridgford](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/west-bridgford), [Derby](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/derby) and [Mansfield](https://vardags.com/locations-we-serve/mansfield). ![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 in and around Nottingham — typically individuals whose family's net assets exceed £1 million or whose combined income exceeds £150,000. If you are facing a complex family matter in Nottingham or the wider East Midlands, our leading family lawyers are ready to help from the very first conversation. During your initial consultation, our team of divorce solicitors will take the time to understand the details of your individual circumstances, explore the legal pathways available to you, and offer a clear, practical view of the likely outcomes and costs. This early clarity helps you make confident, informed decisions from the very beginning of your case. 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** ### MEET OUR Nottingham TEAM ### [Ayesha Vardag](https://vardags.com/solicitors/ayesha-vardag "Ayesha Vardag") Founder & President Serves clients in Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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") Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- **How much does a divorce cost?** Divorce costs vary significantly depending on the complexity of the case, particularly where there are business interests, international assets, or contested financial settlements. Our team can give you a clearer estimate after an initial consultation. **Do I need a solicitor to get divorced?** It's possible to apply for a divorce without a solicitor, but this is rarely advisable where there are significant assets, business interests, or children involved. A solicitor ensures your financial settlement is fair, your assets are properly disclosed, and your interests are protected throughout the process. **What is a no-fault divorce?** Since April 2022, England and Wales have operated a no-fault divorce system, meaning neither party needs to assign blame to obtain a divorce. This has simplified proceedings, though financial settlements and arrangements for children still need to be resolved separately. **How is money split in a divorce?** There is no fixed formula for dividing assets in a divorce. The court considers factors including the length of the marriage, each party's needs, income and earning capacity, and the standard of living during the marriage. For high-net-worth cases, this often involves forensic accounting to trace and value complex or international assets. **How is property divided in divorce?** Parties to divorce proceedings may hold property either solely, jointly with the other (either as joint tenants or tenants in common), or jointly with a third party. If a property is held with a third party, it is sometimes necessary to join that party to the financial proceedings. Broadly, to be considered for division within financial proceedings, a property - or interest in a property - must usually be 'matrimonial' in nature. Matrimonial assets are those built up by the parties during the marriage period (generally from the date of cohabitation - insofar as that cohabitation led seamlessly to marriage - until the date of separation). They are distinct from 'non-matrimonial' and/or 'pre-marital'assets, which are assets either brought into the marriage by a spouse, having been owned prior to the relationship, or acquired unilaterally (such as by way of gift, or inheritance). [Click here to read](https://vardags.com/law-guide/assets-in-divorce/how-properties-are-divided) 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") 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 -------------------- Immediate advice was gratefully received. No hesitation in recommending Vardags. Stewart Little Thanks to their tireless efforts, I walk away from this episode free to move on with both my career and my life in peace. Cliff Krause I cannot thank Gareth, Kate, Claire and all the team at Vardags enough for their excellent expertise and professional approach to my divorce case. They have helped me reach a successful conclusion to a process to which I could... see no end. The last three years have been the most traumatic of my life. Their calm and thorough approach and attention to detail reassured me that I was in the best capable hands.They gave me realistic expectations but yet exceeded them. They have definitely lived up to their name of being a top divorce and family law firm. S. Gasparini The Vardags Teams are incredible! Mariette Terrisse Hilborne I had the pleasure of working with Tatiana Amdur during a very challenging time in my life, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our first consultation, Tatiana displayed a remarkable blend of professionalism, empathy,... and expertise. She took the time to understand the intricacies of my case and provided clear, actionable advice that was always in my best interest. Alexandra Gutina Being supportive, reassuring, & attentive throughout the process, I definitively felt that everyone in the Team was investing in my affairs throughout. Martin Waters 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, [Vardags climbs ranks of UK's biggest firms in The Lawyer's UK 200](https://vardags.com/posts/vardags-london-climbs-ranks-of-uks-biggest-firms-in-the-lawyers-uk-200) OUR FULL RANGE OF SERVICES -------------------------- Vardags is among the law firms for clients in Nottingham seeking divorce and family law advice. We specialise in complex, high net worth and international cases. The Legal 500 has said of Vardags: "The team is noted for its sheer intellect" [FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/services/divorce) Vardags is among the leading family law firms in the UK. Our solicitors specialise in complex cases for high net worth individuals based in Nottingham, including international child relocation, child abduction, and prenuptial agreements. The Legal 500 has said that "clients feel in totally safe hands" with Vardags' Children & Family lawyers. [FIND OUT MORE](https://vardags.com/services/children-and-family)