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The 22 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Halifax & Nearby

22 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Julian Hawkhead

Stowe Family Law     West Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
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With a stellar reputation for his strategic thinking and ability to reach the key issues in the most intractable of cases, Julian Hawkhead is a Senior Partner at this highly acclaimed specialist Family Law firm. A member of the team for over 20 years, he provides advice and representation...
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Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration Nothing was too much trouble. Sensitive and friendly A pleasure to deal with at a tricky time
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Charlotte Beck

Slater Heelis     West Yorkshire
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.7 score
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1718 reviews
Offering exceptional legal knowledge, client care, and a unique drive to achieve success for her clients, Charlotte Beck is a highly sought-after family law solicitor. A Director at this widely acclaimed law firm, she has an excellent track record in a broad spectrum of family and matrimonial cases involving...
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Very helpful, very professional staff Professional in handling my case with a terrific result We were very pleased with the excellent service
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Amanda J Palfreman

Finn Gledhill     Halifax
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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3.3 score
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23 reviews
Solicitor Advocate and Partner Amanda J Palfreman is a long-standing member of an established legal firm, with more than 38 years of experience in Family Law, and now heads the Family Department. Highly regarded for her expertise in children law, Amanda regularly represents parents and children in care proceedings...
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Michael Gregory

Austin Kemp     Halifax
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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Described as "calm, clear, utterly professional", Michael Gregory is a recognised Family Law expert with more than 20 years of experience advising clients on some of the most complex and high-value relationship disputes. Acting for business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public figures, he is particularly sought after for cases...
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Hannah Jarockyj

Makin Dixon     Halifax
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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3.6 score
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17 reviews
Hannah Jarockyj is an experienced Family Law solicitor known for her calm, considered, and pragmatic approach to sensitive cases. A Partner at this specialist law firm, she has developed a strong reputation for advising on complex care proceedings, particularly matters involving allegations of non-accidental injury. Hannah is a member...
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Very professional and efficient, highly recommended A very amazing team and a good interaction and communication with everyone

Leanne Pollard

Holden Smith     Bradford
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.6 score
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16 reviews
Leanne Pollard is a Director and head of the Family Law department at a respected law firm, also running a branch. With 22 years of experience, she takes on numerous matrimonial matters, including divorce, financial remedy, nuptial agreements, child arrangements, private adoptions, special guardianship and injunctions. Known for her...
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Wouldn’t hesitate to use them again Professional, friendly, and efficient from start to finish

Emma Pearmaine

Ridley & Hall     Huddersfield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.7 score
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243 reviews
Managing Director Emma Pearmaine has more than 20 years of experience supporting clients with their Family Law disputes. An award-winning solicitor at a highly regarded firm, she is recognised for delivering clear, practical advice and exceptional client service across a broad range of family matters. Emma advises on divorce,...
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Precise and detailed answers Understanding and caring people Always very professional and are good at getting things done promptly

Gareth Long

JWP Solicitors     Huddersfield
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.0 score
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42 reviews
Managing Director Gareth Long has 20 years of experience in Family Law and is a highly skilled solicitor specialising in matrimonial and relationship breakdown matters. Advising clients on a wide range of matrimonial matters, he takes instructions in divorce and separation, complex financial issues, cohabitation disputes and a wide...
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What an outstanding law firm, very efficient I would highly recommend Very helpful at a time when I really needed it, overall a very good experience
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Sarah Ward

Ramsdens Solicitors     Huddersfield
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.3 score
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61 reviews
Partner Sarah Ward is the Head of the Family Law department at a respected law firm. With exceptional skills in dealing with high-net-worth cases, she assists clients in numerous family matters, including divorce and financial settlements involving business assets, shareholdings, pensions and properties. A member of The Law Society’s...
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Relational. Friendly. Engaging Highly recommend Always happy to help

Alex Kennedy

Brearleys     Brighouse
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.5 score
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228 reviews
Known for her compassion, understanding and sensitivity, Alex Kennedy is a highly competent family law expert with 22 years of experience supporting clients through emotionally challenging and legally complex situations. A Partner at the firm, she advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce and separation, financial and...
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Efficient, friendly and helpful service Excellent service.1st class. Great service and good advice given

Victoria Harrington

Harrington Family Law     Cleckheaton
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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5.0 score
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14 reviews
With more than 32 years of experience, Victoria Harrington founded a specialist Family Law firm 14 years ago and has built a strong reputation for providing clear, compassionate and effective legal advice. She represents clients across the full range of family law matters, with particular expertise in relationship breakdown,...
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Feeling clearer about things I found the service from start to finish personable & friendly Victoria keeps you informed

Jessica Hudson

Ison Harrison     Huddersfield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.0 score
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56 reviews
Jessica Hudson is a Partner in the Family Law team at a well-respected legal firm, bringing six years of focused experience to her work. She is recognised for her approachable style and clear, practical guidance, supporting clients through divorce, separation, financial arrangements, children matters and domestic abuse cases. With...
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Would definitely recommend their services Was very professionally and quickly helped by the attorney Very good, no messing around

Katherine Stephenson

Eaton Smith     Huddersfield
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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3.6 score
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75 reviews
A highly qualified Partner in the Family Team of an esteemed law firm, Katherine Stephenson brings 17 years of dedicated experience in Family Law. Known for her compassionate yet pragmatic approach, she provides clear, cost-effective advice tailored to the needs of each client. Katherine specialises in children law, with...
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It feels like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders Very helpful with family law Very knowledgeable

Rebecca Baker

Rucklidge Law     Cleckheaton
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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5.0 score
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3 reviews
Rebecca is a talented, solution-focused family solicitor who offers honest and practical legal advice on a range of family-related issues. With over 30 years of expertise to bring to bear on every case, she can provide guidance on divorce, separation, financial disputes, and matters related to children. A valued...
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Razia Jogi

Switalskis Solicitors     Bradford
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.1 score
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31 reviews
Razia Jogi is a director at a well-respected legal firm with over 20 years of experience, known for her calm, measured and highly methodical approach to Family Law. Renowned for her expertise in children law and domestic abuse, she regularly advises on complex public law Children Act proceedings, forced...
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Solicitors are very approachable Represented my interests to the best of her ability Professional, understanding, caring, sympathetic and reassuring

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Lisa Rowell

Open Law     Huddersfield
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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3.7 score
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121 reviews
Lisa Rowell is the Co-founder and Director of a well-regarded legal firm, established in 2012. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa is highly respected in the field of family law, offering clear and practical advice on divorce, separation, financial matters, child arrangements, injunctions, cohabitee disputes, change of name...
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Constantly kept us up to date and replied to enquiries promptly Open Law were brilliant from start to finish Outstanding in their service from start to finish

Rhona Royle

Wrigley Claydon Solicitors     Todmorden
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.1 score
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22 reviews
Manager of the Family Law department at a long-established legal firm, Rhona Royle has 30 years of experience with all aspects of marriage and relationship breakdowns. Her knowledge and expertise are regularly sought after in the financial aspects concerning the end of a relationship or negotiating and drafting nuptial...
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Riaz Arif Bashir

Stachiw Bashir Green     Bradford
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.6 score
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147 reviews
Co-founder and Managing Partner of this legal firm for 27 years, Riaz Arif Bashir is a highly experienced specialist in divorce and Family Law. Since establishing the firm, he has built a strong reputation for providing clear, dependable advice to clients navigating relationship breakdown. Riaz advises on all core...
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He was knowledgeable, clear, and genuinely cared about the case He was very supportive as well as helpful in the matters 10/10 service provided, professional and courteous

Parminder Kumari

Apex Family Law     Bradford
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.1 score
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13 reviews
Director and Solicitor Parminder Kumari is the founder of a successful law firm, recognised for her extensive experience supporting clients through Family Law disputes. She advises on a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements and children cases, combining practical legal expertise with a compassionate, client-focused approach....
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My case was successful with her brilliant care and attention to detail Fantastic care, support and a very professional service The support I have received has been amazing

Lucy Cohen

Williscroft & Co     Bradford
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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3.9 score
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69 reviews
Having specialised in Family Law for more than 27 years, Lucy Cohen is regarded as an expert in supporting individuals and families through the challenges of relationship breakdown. She advises on a broad range of matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse, forced marriage, child abduction...
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Did a fantastic job What amazing solicitors these are in family cases Highly recommend

Richard Breslin

Breslin Solicitors     Bradford
Serving Clients in Halifax

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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5.0 score
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7 reviews
In a career spanning 16 years, Richard Breslin has established himself as a highly respected family lawyer whose practice is devoted exclusively to family law. A Partner in the Family team, he advises individuals and couples on divorce, separation, domestic abuse and children matters, with particular strength in complex...
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I am so glad I decided to choose Richard as my solicitor They put the clients first always and always keep you updated I am glad I chose Breslin Solicitors

Sarah Khan-Bashir

SKB Law     Bradford
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Halifax area.

    

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4.5 score
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74 reviews
Founder of a niche Family Law firm, Sarah Khan-Bashir is an award-winning solicitor with over 25 years of experience. She is known for her empathetic and reassuring approach, guiding clients through the challenges of family breakdowns with clarity and care. Sarah has extensive expertise in divorce strategy, mediation, and...
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Brilliant staff, and a positive result Make everything as easy as possible Overall a helpful team who achieved a winning result
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