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The 26 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Wakefield & Nearby

26 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Julian Hawkhead

Stowe Family Law     West Yorkshire
Serving Clients in Wakefield

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield 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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It was nice to deal with someone who actually cares Fantastic service, good communication and always kept up to date Great practice in my eyes helped me through a horrible 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 Wakefield 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 Brilliant solicitors. Extremely helpful and professional. Professional in handling my case with a terrific result
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Richard Bannister

Catteralls Solicitors     Wakefield
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.5 score
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116 reviews
Known for going “above and beyond” for clients, Richard Bannister is a specialist Family Law solicitor recognised for his high-quality client care and solution-focused approach. He advises on divorce, arrangements for children, and financial settlements, providing clear, comprehensive, and tailored guidance from the outset. Richard is committed to resolving...
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Always felt supported, listened to and well represented Guided me and looked after my interests throughout my whole divorce His professionalism, patience and calm approach gave me confidence

Gareth Long

JWP Solicitors     Wakefield
Serving Clients in Wakefield

This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield 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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Really, really helpful Brilliant service Explained everything in a simple way

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Clare Peckett

Switalskis Solicitors     Wakefield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4.0 score
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74 reviews
With 32 years of experience in Family Law, Clare Peckett is a highly respected solicitor known for her expertise in resolving the financial consequences of relationship breakdown. She is particularly sought after for her work on complex financial disputes arising from divorce, advising clients on achieving fair and practical...
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Extremely professional, friendly and polite Brilliant solicitors Very compassionate and understanding
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Rebecca Sargent

Ramsdens Solicitors     Wakefield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4.0 score
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11 reviews
Rebecca Sargent is a Partner and Solicitor within the Family Law team, bringing extensive experience across the full spectrum of matrimonial matters. She advises and represents clients on divorce, separation, financial remedy proceedings, private children cases, domestic abuse, and relationship planning, including nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Known for her...
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Highly recommended Great company Helped me with a difficult situation

Rebecca Payne

Chadwick Lawrence     Wakefield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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3.4 score
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111 reviews
With more than 15 years of Family Law experience, Rebecca Payne is a respected specialist who advises clients on a wide range of issues arising from relationship breakdown. Her expertise covers divorce, financial settlements, nuptial and separation agreements, cohabitation disputes and private children matters. Rebecca is particularly recognised for...
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Very satisfied with the service provided, would recommend this firm Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and responsive Very good service, quick response time and friendly

Nicola Coppinger

King Street Solicitors     Wakefield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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3.9 score
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15 reviews
Trained Collaborative Lawyer Nicola Coppinger is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Team at a well-respected firm. She oversees a wide range of cases, including divorce, separation, cohabitation cases, private law children proceedings and domestic violence. Nicola has a particular specialism in financial work and particularly enjoys...
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Very professional and knowledgeable but also compassionate Excellent service throughout Very helpful

Steven Eldridge

Thornton Jones Solicitors     Wakefield
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4.7 score
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210 reviews
Director of Family Law at this prestigious firm, Steven Eldridge is a highly regarded solicitor known for his strategic, solution-focused approach to family and matrimonial matters. He advises clients through key life changes with clarity and care, working to protect their interests and those of their families. Specialising in...
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Expertise and astuteness Friendly and welcoming Nothing is too much trouble

Paul Lancaster

Blacks     Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.5 score
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1009 reviews
Partner Paul Lancaster is an expert Family Law solicitor, known for being “reassuring and supportive” and for his ability to focus on the points that matter to achieve excellent results. With decades of experience in matrimonial law, he is particularly known for advising on complex financial settlements following divorce,...
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Very pleased with their service and would highly recommend Blacks Solicitors I highly recommend Blacks Solicitors Hard work and commitment, my case was handled efficiently

Adrian Clossick

Stewarts     Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.4 score
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13 reviews
Head of the Divorce and Family team, Adrian Clossick is a leading family law specialist recognised by both The Legal 500 and Chambers UK. Frequently described as “one of the most well-respected matrimonial finance practitioners in the North,” he is known for his clear thinking, tenacity and resourcefulness. Adrian...
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Cannot fault in any way Professional from the first minute to the last Simply the BEST
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Lucy Phipps

Weightmans     Leeds
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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3.7 score
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14 reviews
Lucy Phipps is a well-regarded Family Law lawyer, known for her tenacity and vigour. Recognised in The Legal 500, she advises on divorce, children matters, financial settlements, and wealth protection. Lucy is particularly skilled in complex financial cases involving business and corporate structures, property and land holdings, pension arrangements,...
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Provided me with sound, clear, and practical legal advice Courteous, professional and they kept me well informed

Victoria Harrington

Harrington Family Law     Brighouse
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.9 score
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19 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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Really helpful and professional, highly recommend Professional, kind, understanding, very responsive, I would highly recommend Victoria was perfectly measured in giving me just the advice I needed
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Daniel Sugaré

Sugare & Co     East Leeds
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.8 score
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209 reviews
Daniel Sugaré is a highly respected Family Law expert known for his resolute approach and extensive experience across the full spectrum of matrimonial and family matters. As Head of the firm’s Family Department, he advises on divorce, financial disputes, child arrangements, care proceedings, injunctions, and disputes involving unmarried couples,...
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Daniel helped me to write a brilliant statement in such a short time frame Daniel used all his experience and talent to work out the best path The team's communication was brilliant throughout
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Rachel Spencer Robb

Clarion     Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.0 score
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72 reviews
With more than 25 years of experience in Family Law, Rachel Spencer Robb is an expert divorce solicitor, offering support across a range of issues. Delivering a compassionate service, she takes instructions from local and national clients in all matters, including divorce, financial consequences of a separation, business asset...
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Put my mind at ease and excellent client facilities Provided fantastic support to me during some very challenging divorce proceeding Compassion and empathy shown throughout the whole process

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Chris Burns

Flint Bishop     Leeds
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4.0 score
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49 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family team, Chris Burns is a dedicated and accomplished family solicitor with 30 years of experience providing clients with clear, incisive advice. Working with a broad range of private and professional clients, he specialises in complex financial and children matters, frequently involving international issues,...
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Professional, friendly, knowledgeable I was very pleased with the service, it was professional but still friendly Any questions I had were quickly answered
Verified: Leading Lawyer Award since 8th Dec 2025

Andrea Dyer

Ward Hadaway     Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.2 score
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20 reviews
Andrea Dyer is a Partner in the Family Law team of a respected legal firm. As a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, she takes on a diverse range of matrimonial disputes, including divorce and associated financial disputes, children matters, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues and drafting nuptial agreements....
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Highly Recommend, very professional and trustworthy Experienced lawyers Good law firm

Lyn Ayrton

Lake Legal     Central Leeds
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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This law firm and this lawyer have been highlighted by the Legal 500 as being 'highly capable'.
With an impressive track record, Lyn Ayrton is known to be one of the most effective divorce specialists and is a Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law Team at a successful law firm, where she handles a range of cases, including divorce, separation and financial matters. Aiming...
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Alison Gaddes

Rucklidge Law     South Hiendley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4 reviews
Alison Gaddes has over 20 years of experience working in family law. As a highly knowledgeable specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor, she is repeatedly recommended in The Legal 500. More recently, Alison was recognised by The Legal 500 as a ‘Key Lawyer’ in the field of family law....
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I would highly recommend them to everyone I have dealt with Alison and she has been brilliant Alison was so lovely, kind and understanding

Alison Barnes

Barnes Clark Family Law     Liversedge
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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5.0 score
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7 reviews
Family Law firm Founder Alison Barnes has more than 29 years of experience helping individuals and families through the legal challenges that can arise following a relationship breakdown. Since establishing her specialist practice in 2010, she has advised hundreds of clients on a broad range of matters, including divorce,...
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Amazing team who care Knowledge and support through a difficult time was exemplary Highly recommend

Julian Flewitt

Peace Legal     Wombwell
Serving Clients in Wakefield

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

    

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4.2 score
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52 reviews
With nearly three decades of Family Law expertise, Julian Flewitt is recognised as a first-class specialist, serving as Managing Director and Head of the Family Law department at his well-respected firm. Renowned for delivering practical, astute advice in a friendly yet robust manner, he has handled a broad spectrum...
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So helpful Professional, friendly, helpful. Really pleasant and helpful staff

Deborah Thompson

Howells     Barnsley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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3.7 score
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47 reviews
Highly regarded for her calm nature, as well as the care and sympathetic approach she offers, Deborah is an expert in children cases. A Senior Solicitor in the Children Law department, she has provided advice and representation to children, parents and extended family members for over 26 years, specialising...
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Very efficient Sympathetic and practical advice The right people to have in your corner

Donna Tilbrook

Best Solicitors     Barnsley
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4.6 score
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75 reviews
The Chief Executive Officer of a high-quality law firm, Donna Tilbrook, oversees the day-to-day client service, ensuring they’re provided with smooth, efficient and compassionate advice through one of the most challenging transitions people can have. Donna is particularly sought after for her vast knowledge and experience in disputes relating...
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Very helpful every step of the way Would recommend to anyone Really good and professional

Sabeena Din

Milson Legal Solicitors     Leeds
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Wakefield area.

    

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4.9 score
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46 reviews
Founder and Director Sabeena Din has more than 20 years of experience in Family Law and is highly regarded for her compassionate and culturally aware approach to resolving family disputes. Having practised exclusively in Family Law throughout her career, she advises on a broad range of matters including divorce,...
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Highly recommend Sabeena, she fought tirelessly on my behalf Sabeena will be there to help you, reassure you and guide you A great person to have fighting your corner

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