Our specialist team are experts in all areas of Family Law including divorce, separation, finances and matters involving children.

Our family solicitors are passionate about taking the time to understand our clients’ needs and have an excellent reputation for ensuring the best results possible.

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Our family law department has members of the following key associations to enhance our ability to help you, including:

Resolution – An organisation of family lawyers committed to a constructive approach to the practice of family law
The Law Society Children Panel – Demonstrates our awareness, knowledge and expertise in children law proceedings and the representation of children and parents in such proceedings
The Law Society Family Law Panel – the accreditation is a recognised quality standard for family law practitioners.

Family Law services are offered on a legal aid basis (where eligible) or we can discuss options around fixed fees or pay as you go facilities. You can find out more information regarding legal aid eligibility here

Speak to a member of our Family Law team for more information

Call our offices on 0191 567 0465 or Request a call back

What our clients say

A superb, personal service was provided in very difficult and stressful circumstances. Timescales were adhered to in-spite of difficulties outside of anyone's control. Staff were helpful, friendly and utterly professional. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others.

Stuart (Upminister)

I found Mrs Mustard extremely helpful. She put me at ease and covered everything I needed to know regarding the Will I was setting up. I was very satisfied with the way my Will was done by her. A BIG THANK YOU.

Lillian (Sunderland)

Closing a loved ones estate is upsetting and stressful. You took the burden from me. Thank you.

Christine (Houghton-le-Spring)

We were notified at every stage in the proceedings during preparation of our Wills, and are very happy with the pleasant service and information given. Thank you.

Brian (Sunderland)

As always Alison Henry has provided a first class, professional and knowledgeable service. Thank you.

Jill (Washington)

I just want to thank you and your entire team for your service. It was professional and excellent, I was always kept informed. I would not hesitate in recommending Richard Reed to anyone seeking conveyancing services.

Wendy (Sunderland)

Fantastic service from a great team.

Jill (Northumberland)

Superb, efficient service.

Ellen (Leeds)

Just wanted to drop you a line to acknowledge the fantastic work Ian Cowan and Sharon Hepple did getting a purchase through in full for me during lockdown. It was done and dusted in a matter of days and both were very helpful and responsive. I look forward to working with them on future investment property purchases.

Angus (Sunderland)

Abbey dealt with the sale of my property which recently completed. She was calm, assured and highly competent throughout the process. She is a credit to the firm.

Ben (North East)

Excellent service. Very prompt at responding to queries. Fantastic value for money for the services they provide. Can't recommend enough.

Paula (Chester-le-Street)

A helping hand for you and your family.

Family Law

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