The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Leeds
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Mark Heptinstall
Slater Heelis
West Yorkshire Region
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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Family Law Specialist
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Trained Collaborative Lawyer
Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’,...
Recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law, Mark is well known for his meticulous approach to case preparation alongside a proactive and tough stance when negotiating the best outcomes for his clients. Partner and Head of the Family Department at this Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’, Mark provides advice and representation to a varied client base, from business owners and professionals, to parents and spouses, to sportspeople and clients with international connections. His authority in family law is further underpinned by him holding two part-time judicial appointments: as a Deputy District Judge dealing with all types of civil and family cases, and as a Recorder specialising in more complex private and public law children proceedings. He is also authorised as a specialist complex financial remedies/family money Judge. As is to be expected, Mark practises in all areas of family law, with a particular specialism in family finances including high-value or complex cases in relation to contested trusts, estates, property, pensions, inheritances, and Court of Protection matters. He is noted for his calm and insightful analysis and can progress matters through the court process or by using a more collaborative approach to assist a settlement – he is a trained collaborative lawyer and a member of Resolution. Recognised for yet another year as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 and ranked in Chambers UK, Mark is described as a “true professional” with clients commenting on his exceptional knowledge of the law whilst maintaining a compassionate approach. View the solicitor’s key information.
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A fantastic job dealing with everything professionally and quickly
Responsive, considerate and very professional
Mark from the family team is amazing
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Mark D Heppinstall
Freeths
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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Director at this innovative law firm, Mark is an intelligent, technically astute and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a meticulous, hands-on approach to his cases. His calm, composed manner is valued by his clients who seek advice and representation on a wide range of matters including separation...
Director at this innovative law firm, Mark is an intelligent, technically astute and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor with a meticulous, hands-on approach to his cases. His calm, composed manner is valued by his clients who seek advice and representation on a wide range of matters including separation disputes, divorce, matrimonial asset division and cases relating to children. Mark is particularly skilled in complex financial matters, with substantial income and capital in both the UK and internationally, and has acted for clients in cases which involve business and trust structures as well as pension sharing on divorce. His work also includes wealth protection matters and he is regularly instructed to advise on and draft nuptial, cohabitation and separation agreements. A Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and private children matters and a qualified mediator, Mark has a track record for resolving matrimonial and family disputes constructively and amicably, often calling on other professionals, including financial advisers, actuaries, forensic accountants and divorce coaches to help ensure the best possible outcomes for his clients. An all-rounder in the field of family law offering exceptional client care, Mark is commended in the 2023 edition of Chambers & Partners as a ‘Leading Individual’. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Sarah Barr Young
Stowe Family Law
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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A Managing Partner at this widely respected specialist family law firm, Sarah is lauded as a first-class family law expert who adopts a holistic approach to her family law cases. Valued for her empathy and commitment to alleviating the stress of a relationship breakdown, she advises and represents clients...
A Managing Partner at this widely respected specialist family law firm, Sarah is lauded as a first-class family law expert who adopts a holistic approach to her family law cases. Valued for her empathy and commitment to alleviating the stress of a relationship breakdown, she advises and represents clients in the process of divorce, those who have not been married and those who have entered into a civil partnership. Her substantial experience also includes complex financial cases involving substantial income and capital, both in the UK and internationally, as well as a variety of financial, business, and trust structures. Sarah is also regularly instructed in child law matters, cases relating to the international relocation of children, cohabitation issues and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. A Resolution member and recognised as an accredited specialist in complex financial remedies and private children law, Sarah is skilled at providing a non-confrontational approach to solving the problems faced by her clients, always prioritising their interests and objectives first and foremost. Play the law firm’s video. | View the solicitor’s key information.
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Exceptional advocates
Came via a recommendation and I cannot recommend them more
A pleasure to deal with at a tricky time
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Helen Crockett
Crockett & Co
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.5 score
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58 reviews
Establishing her own practice in 1991, Helen is an accomplished family law solicitor and has practised in this area of law for over 35 years. She is a specialist in care proceedings, especially cases involving serious injury to children, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, adoption and probate work....
Establishing her own practice in 1991, Helen is an accomplished family law solicitor and has practised in this area of law for over 35 years. She is a specialist in care proceedings, especially cases involving serious injury to children, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, adoption and probate work. Helen is a member of both The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme and the Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and has a wealth of experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and families. Appreciated for her professional but friendly approach when dealing with both clients and outside agencies, Helen always aims to offer clear and effective advice, whilst providing robust representation at all hearings.
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Very supportive and kind and approachable anytime from start to end
Her door is always open to her clients, she will make time for everyone
Approach is personal but direct and involves herself fully in her cases
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Justine Osmotherley
Clarion
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.4 score
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47 reviews
Justine has been a specialist matrimonial and family solicitor for over 25 years and heads the Private Client Services team. Dealing with a wide range of clients, typically high-net-worth, she advises on all aspects of divorce and family law with particular expertise in financial disputes and is a Resolution...
Justine has been a specialist matrimonial and family solicitor for over 25 years and heads the Private Client Services team. Dealing with a wide range of clients, typically high-net-worth, she advises on all aspects of divorce and family law with particular expertise in financial disputes and is a Resolution accredited specialist in complex financial provision and domestic violence. Justine also offers advice and assistance on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Commended in The Legal 500, Chambers UK and Spear’s 500, she is lauded for her straight talking approach, her impressive technical legal skills and the practical support she provides her clients. Justine is also a trained collaborative lawyer. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Not your average preconception of what a law firm is like
Professional, respectful and definitely worth their price rates
Clarion have supported us on both long & short journeys - highly recommend
Lucy Phipps
Weightmans
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.3 score
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9 reviews
Described as practical, down-to-earth and a serious match for her opponents, Lucy is a Partner and widely respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this award-winning law firm. She has particular strengths in divorce, separation and the financial and children matters associated with a relationship breakdown. Lucy’s work in...
Described as practical, down-to-earth and a serious match for her opponents, Lucy is a Partner and widely respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this award-winning law firm. She has particular strengths in divorce, separation and the financial and children matters associated with a relationship breakdown. Lucy’s work in financial settlements involves complex corporate and business structures, property and land holdings (including farm and agricultural estates), pensions, and trust assets. She also offers assistance in complex children cases which involve allegations of parental alienation, as well as providing representation to parents where permission is being sought from the court to remove children from the country. Lucy represents her clients at all levels of the family court and has been successful in the Court of Appeal. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Provided me with sound, clear, and practical legal advice
Courteous, professional and they kept me well informed
Ann Robinson
Blacks
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.2 score
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451 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Law team, Ann brings over 30 years’ experience to her role and is a skilled expert in financial cases associated with a relationship breakdown. Her work involves advising in complex cases involving businesses, pensions, and overseas assets, often representing high-net-worth individuals. Ann is...
Partner and Head of the Family Law team, Ann brings over 30 years’ experience to her role and is a skilled expert in financial cases associated with a relationship breakdown. Her work involves advising in complex cases involving businesses, pensions, and overseas assets, often representing high-net-worth individuals. Ann is also able to assist in complicated property disputes involving cohabitees, including claims under TOLATA 1996 and Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, as well as private children matters including child arrangement orders, prohibited steps and specific issue orders, and pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. Highly valued for her tailored, comprehensive advice, personable approach, and support during a difficult time, Ann is recognised in The Legal 500 for her “very good client manner”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Everything that you'd want from someone giving legal advice
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Very friendly & good communication
Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis
West Yorkshire Region
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum...
Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Thank you for your steady and very capable handling of my case
We were very pleased with the excellent service
An extremely friendly and professional service from true experts
Andrea Dyer
Ward Hadaway
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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3.7 score
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7 reviews
Described as offering “impeccable service”, Andrea has specialised in family law for over 30 years and is a Partner in the Family team. Her work covers a broad spectrum of family issues, including divorce and associated financial disputes, children matters, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues and drafting pre-nuptial and...
Described as offering “impeccable service”, Andrea has specialised in family law for over 30 years and is a Partner in the Family team. Her work covers a broad spectrum of family issues, including divorce and associated financial disputes, children matters, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. She takes a common sense approach to her cases and is valued for her approachability, empathy and accessibility. As a committed member of Resolution, Andrea always aims to achieve a fair settlement for her clients in a cost effective, non-confrontational and constructive way.View the solicitor’s key information.
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Experienced lawyers
Quality advice
Good law firm
Laura Clapton
Consilia Legal
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.9 score
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173 reviews
Co-founder and Director of this specialist firm based in Leeds, Laura is a well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor and advises individuals in all aspects of private family law work. She is particularly skilled in high-net-worth matrimonial finance cases involving complex financial structures, businesses and overseas assets as...
Co-founder and Director of this specialist firm based in Leeds, Laura is a well respected family lawyer and divorce solicitor and advises individuals in all aspects of private family law work. She is particularly skilled in high-net-worth matrimonial finance cases involving complex financial structures, businesses and overseas assets as well as complex Children Act proceedings. Laura is a former Chair of her regional Resolution group, and an active member and is committed to the constructive and amicable resolution of family issues. She is also an accredited family mediator and has provided training to local Magistrates and Legal Advisors on the role that mediation plays within family disputes. Laura is trained to speak to children as part of the mediation process. She is also commended in The Legal 500 as a ‘Leading Individual’ and described as “fearless and exceptional”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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The service was very friendly and informative
On hand to offer advice when needed
Such a pragmatic and human approach
Sabeena Din
Milson Legal Solicitors
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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5.0 score
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35 reviews
Practising exclusively in family law for over 20 years, Sabeena is founder of this specialist family law firm which prides itself on its modern approach and commitment to client care. She covers a wide range of services representing the needs of married couples, cohabitees, and parents on all family...
Practising exclusively in family law for over 20 years, Sabeena is founder of this specialist family law firm which prides itself on its modern approach and commitment to client care. She covers a wide range of services representing the needs of married couples, cohabitees, and parents on all family related matters with a specific interest in domestic abuse, child arrangement disputes and forced marriages. Sabeena also has significant knowledge of Asian cultural issues arising from family conflicts and is a popular choice for individuals in the Asian community. As a member of Resolution, she seeks to find non-confrontational ways of settling disputes, prioritising the needs of children where appropriate, and is praised for her personable and professional approach. Sabeena is a fluent speaker of five languages: English, Urdu, Mirpuri, Hindi and Punjabi. View the solicitor’s key information.
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One of the nicest, most empathetic and understanding people I've met
Put everything in plain English and gave me sound advice
I wholeheartedly recommend Sabeena and her services to anyone
Chris Preston
Switalskis Solicitors
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.4 score
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59 reviews
Valued for his empathetic approach and vast experience in family law, Chris is a well respected family solicitor with a career spanning over 25 years. He represents a range of clients on all issues arising from a relationship breakdown, with particular expertise in financial and ancillary relief cases in...
Valued for his empathetic approach and vast experience in family law, Chris is a well respected family solicitor with a career spanning over 25 years. He represents a range of clients on all issues arising from a relationship breakdown, with particular expertise in financial and ancillary relief cases in divorce, as well as assisting unmarried couples and those in same-sex relationships. Chris is committed to minimising any acrimony and providing the smoothest transition possible for clients and their families, whilst still protecting their interests. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Daniel Sugaré
Sugare & Co
East Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.8 score
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143 reviews
Appreciated for his friendly and approachable manner, Daniel will always act in the very best interests of his clients and endeavours to obtain the best outcome whether by negotiation or by way of court proceedings. Head of the Family Law Department, he has experience in all areas of family...
Appreciated for his friendly and approachable manner, Daniel will always act in the very best interests of his clients and endeavours to obtain the best outcome whether by negotiation or by way of court proceedings. Head of the Family Law Department, he has experience in all areas of family law including divorce and finance disputes, child arrangement issues, care proceedings, injunctions and disputes between unmarried couples. Clients appreciate Daniel’s professional and effective approach developed over more than 12 years as a family and divorce specialist. View the solicitor’s key information.
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He did an amazing job with my case
Dan and his team at Sugare & Co provided an exceptional service
Reliable, easily contactable and your attention to detail is remarkable
Chris Burns
Lupton Fawcett
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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3.8 score
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37 reviews
Partner and Head of the Family Team, Chris has been providing high quality legal advice and representation for over 27 years. Acting on behalf of a variety of professional and private clients, he deals with the full range of family law matters with a specialism in complex financial and...
Partner and Head of the Family Team, Chris has been providing high quality legal advice and representation for over 27 years. Acting on behalf of a variety of professional and private clients, he deals with the full range of family law matters with a specialism in complex financial and children cases, often with an international element. His work also regularly involves advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitee disputes. With his wealth of experience, together with an empathetic approach, clients describe Chris as a “truly trusted advisor who gives calm and measured legal advice, clearly presenting the options and the various risks and possible results”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Professional, friendly, knowledgeable
Excellent and knowledgeable professionals
Clare Thornton
Thornton Jones Solicitors
Garforth, Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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5.0 score
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122 reviews
A specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor for over 28 years, Clare has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of being the Managing Partner at this well regarded law firm. Committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach aimed at...
A specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor for over 28 years, Clare has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of being the Managing Partner at this well regarded law firm. Committed to a constructive, non-confrontational approach aimed at helping clients find solutions without the need for court proceedings, she provides advice on separation, divorce, financial disputes, and cases relating to children. Clare offers services in mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, with her key objective being to always resolve matters swiftly, amicably, and cost-effectively in furtherance of her clients’ best interests. She is also a member of Resolution. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Very grateful for all the advice , support and knowledge
Guided me through the process step by step
Very helpful, really felt like they were in our corner the whole way
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Gabbie Clasper
Silk Family Law
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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4.7 score
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14 reviews
An exceptionally talented family law specialist who has a reputation for her depth of legal knowledge and her ability to manage complex matters, Gabbie is highly regarded in the field of family law. She brings over 30 years’ experience to her work, specialising in divorce and the related matrimonial...
An exceptionally talented family law specialist who has a reputation for her depth of legal knowledge and her ability to manage complex matters, Gabbie is highly regarded in the field of family law. She brings over 30 years’ experience to her work, specialising in divorce and the related matrimonial financial disputes. Gabbie deals with challenging cases including those with significant pensions, large property and investment portfolios, and international assets. She is able to provide representation both nationally and internationally, and enjoys a varied caseload often involving significant cultural issues, the tracing of hidden assets, setting aside orders, dealing with appeals, or representation against litigious and uncooperative opponents. Accredited by Resolution for her expertise in financial cases, Gabbie seeks to resolve disputes in the most cost-efficient and pragmatic manner where possible, but is able to represent clients in the family court if required. View the solicitor’s key information.
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The whole team were kind and professional at all times
Very helpful and provided guidance to make the best decision for our situation
I was given invaluable advice and support
Lyn Ayrton
Lake Legal
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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This law firm and this lawyer have been highlighted by the Legal 500 as being 'highly capable'.
Regarded as one of the most effective practitioners in family law in the Leeds area, Lyn is a Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law Team. She has practised exclusively in family law for over 30 years and has invaluable experience in dealing with complex and high value...
Regarded as one of the most effective practitioners in family law in the Leeds area, Lyn is a Senior Partner and Head of the Family Law Team. She has practised exclusively in family law for over 30 years and has invaluable experience in dealing with complex and high value financial settlements arising from divorce and separation. Listed in The Legal 500 ‘Hall of Fame’, she is described as “truly excellent” and “superb as a technical lawyer, negotiator and advisor to her clients whom she supports to her utmost whilst always being prepared to deliver bad news”. Passionate about alternative forms of dispute resolution, Lyn is a trained collaborative lawyer and a qualified Family Law Arbitrator, one of only a handful in the Yorkshire region. She is also a member of Resolution, a member of the Law Society Family Law Accreditation Scheme and a member of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Clients appreciate Lyn’s pragmatic approach and value her sound advice, judgement and experience and she is a regular contributor on radio and in the press, both locally and nationally. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Katie McCann
Lowry Legal
Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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Katie is founder and Managing Partner of this modern, progressive law firm specialising in family law. Originally a barrister, she has vast experience in a wide spectrum of family related matters and is able to take a client from initial instructions through to appearance at a final contested hearing...
Katie is founder and Managing Partner of this modern, progressive law firm specialising in family law. Originally a barrister, she has vast experience in a wide spectrum of family related matters and is able to take a client from initial instructions through to appearance at a final contested hearing if necessary. Instructed by a range of clients, including entrepreneurs, business owners, individuals in the public eye and professionals in the public and private sectors, Katie has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, and is particularly skilled in achieving fair financial settlements for her clients on separation and divorce. She also advises on wealth protection through pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Katie believes in providing creative solutions for those she represents, and works alongside a range of other professionals such as accountants, wealth managers, and tax advisers, in order to secure the best possible outcome for her clients. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Jill Rucklidge
Rucklidge Law
Selby
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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5.0 score
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Passionate about offering exceptional client care and honest, practical advice to individuals following a relationship breakdown, Jill is founder of this niche family law practice and brings over 20 years of expertise and knowledge to her role. Focused on empowering clients to make their own decisions on all issues...
Passionate about offering exceptional client care and honest, practical advice to individuals following a relationship breakdown, Jill is founder of this niche family law practice and brings over 20 years of expertise and knowledge to her role. Focused on empowering clients to make their own decisions on all issues relating to family and relationships, she advises on a range of matters including divorce and separation, financial disputes, and arrangements for children. As a member of Resolution, Jill always aims to resolve family disputes in a non-confrontational way and is appreciated for her friendly and approachable manner, offering constructive, realistic counsel without the legal jargon. She always encourages solutions that consider the needs of the whole family and the best interests of the children. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Dealt with all my issues with total expertise
Jill and her team stuck by me through thick,thin and tears
Jill was always there to listen to me and gave me amazing advice
Adrian Clossick
Stewarts
Central Leeds
Serving Clients in Leeds
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Leeds area.
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Described in Chambers UK as a solicitor who is "a respected figure in the market... offers a deep knowledge of matrimonial finance issues. Sources regard him as very bright, enthusiastic and able", Adrian is Head of the Divorce and Family team and a renowned specialist in matrimonial finance. He...
Described in Chambers UK as a solicitor who is “a respected figure in the market… offers a deep knowledge of matrimonial finance issues. Sources regard him as very bright, enthusiastic and able”, Adrian is Head of the Divorce and Family team and a renowned specialist in matrimonial finance. He provides high quality advice and assistance on cases involving trusts (both on and offshore), commercial and tax issues, family businesses, inherited wealth, international aspects and the tracing of assets. He also has considerable expertise in the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and the treatment of personal injury damages on divorce. Adrian’s work also includes cohabitation claims, including the property rights of unmarried families, as well as disputes relating to children. He is a former Chair of Resolution in the region and remains an active member, as well as an accredited specialist in ancillary relief (HNW), emergency remedies in ancillary relief and cohabitation. Adrian is a trained collaborative lawyer and clients appreciate his ” ability to get straight to the nub of the issue and advise in a very clear and practical way”. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Advocacy
Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS
CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order
A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren.
Collaborative Lawyer
A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Consultant Solicitor/Lawyer
A consultant solicitor provides services on a self-employed basis or as a contractor, but typically does so under the umbrella of a law firm. The client will be represented by a consultant solicitor in the same way as they would if the solicitor was an employee of the firm, but once the client pays the firm for the consultant solicitor’s services, the firm will typically pay the consultant solicitor’s business (e.g. a Limited Company) a percentage of those fees, rather than pay a salary. In most cases, the differences between a salaried solicitor and a consultant solicitor relate to how the consultant solicitor is employed and paid. There is little to no noticeable difference for the client.
Prohibited Steps Order
A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution
Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order
A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)
TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
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