Skip to main content

Family Law

Expert advice on divorce, children, financial settlements, domestic abuse and family disputes.

…with you every step of the way since 1927

Family issues can be some of the most challenging and emotional experiences people face. Whether you are considering divorce, making arrangements for your children, resolving financial matters following separation, seeking a cohabitation, pre or post nuptial agreement, facing involvement from social services, dealing with care proceedings or seeking protection from domestic abuse, obtaining legal advice at an early stage can help you move forward with confidence.

At Eaton Smith Solicitors, our experienced Family Law team provides practical, supportive and straightforward advice tailored to your individual circumstances. We understand that every family situation is unique, which is why we take the time to understand your concerns, explain your options clearly and guide you through the next steps.

From divorce and financial settlements to child arrangements, care proceedings, social services involvement and domestic abuse matters, we are committed to helping clients achieve the best possible outcomes with sensitivity, professionalism and expertise.

We offer a free 30-minute initial consultation, giving you the opportunity to discuss your circumstances with an experienced member of our Family Law team and understand your legal options.

Call or message us today to arrange your free consultation.

How Can We Help?

Whether your circumstances are straightforward or complex, our Family Law team can provide advice and representation across a wide range of matters. Legal advice available in English, Polish and Urdu.

Divorce & Separation

Expert guidance through every stage of divorce and separation, helping you understand your rights, responsibilities and options for the future.

Learn More About Divorce & Separation →

Financial Settlements

Advice on property, pensions, savings, investments, business interests and financial arrangements following relationship breakdown.

Learn More About Financial Settlements →

Child Arrangements

Helping parents and family members resolve issues relating to child arrangements, parental responsibility, education, healthcare decisions and relocation.

Learn More About Child Arrangements →

Care Proceedings & Social Services

Expert legal advice and representation for parents, family members and carers involved with social services, child protection concerns, Public Law Outline (PLO) meetings and care proceedings.

Learn More About Care Proceedings & Social Services →

Domestic Abuse & Protection Orders

Urgent advice and support for individuals seeking protection through Non-Molestation Orders, Occupation Orders and other legal remedies.

Learn More About Domestic Abuse Support →

Grandparents' Rights

Advice for grandparents and extended family members seeking ongoing contact with children following family breakdown.

Learn More About Grandparents' Rights →

Cohabitation & Unmarried Couples

Guidance on property ownership disputes, financial arrangements and legal issues affecting unmarried couples.

Learn More About Cohabitation Disputes →

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Providing advice on Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for couples who wish to protect assets, family wealth, business interests or inherited property whilst creating greater financial certainty for the future.

Learn More About Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements →

Legal Aid

Helping eligible individuals access legal advice and representation in certain family law matters, including care proceedings, social services involvement and domestic abuse cases. Our team can advise on eligibility and available funding options.

Learn More About Family Law Legal Aid →

Why Choose Eaton Smith Solicitors?

Experienced Family Law Specialists

Our solicitors advise on a wide range of family law matters, from straightforward cases to complex financial and child-related disputes.

Clear and Practical Advice

We explain legal issues in plain English, helping you understand your options and make informed decisions.

Client-Focused Service

We recognise that family law issues often involve difficult personal circumstances. Our approach is supportive, sensitive and tailored to your needs.

Trusted Local Firm

For many years, Eaton Smith Solicitors has supported individuals and families across Huddersfield, West Yorkshire and further afield, providing trusted legal advice when it matters most.

Free 30-Minute Consultation

We offer a free initial consultation, allowing you to discuss your circumstances and obtain expert guidance before committing to further legal costs.

Speak to Our Family Law Team

Family law matters can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to face them alone.

Whether you need advice about divorce, finances, children, care proceedings, social services involvement, cohabitation disputes, grandparents' rights or domestic abuse, our experienced Family Law team is here to help.

✅ Free 30-minute initial consultation

✅ Clear and practical legal advice

✅ Experienced Family Law solicitors

✅ Transparent guidance on costs and next steps

✅ Confidential and supportive service

Contact Eaton Smith's Family Law team to discuss your requirements and arrange your free 30-minute consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whilst you can deal with a divorce yourself, legal advice is often beneficial where there are children, property, pensions or financial assets involved.

A divorce legally ends a marriage. A financial settlement deals with how assets, liabilities and future financial claims are resolved.

Some day-to-day decisions can be made independently. Significant issues such as education, medical treatment and relocation may require agreement between those with parental responsibility.

If social services have contacted you regarding concerns about your child or invited you to attend a Child Protection Conference or PLO meeting, it is important to seek legal advice as soon as possible. Early advice can help you understand your rights, the process involved and the options available to you.

If you are in immediate danger, contact the emergency services. Our Family Law team can also advise on urgent legal protections that may be available.

The law does recognise the important role grandparents can play. We can advise on the options available where contact has broken down.

No. Many people are surprised to learn that unmarried couples do not have the same legal protections as married couples, making legal advice particularly important following separation.

Costs vary depending on the nature and complexity of the matter. During your free 30-minute consultation, we will explain likely costs and available funding arrangements.

Downloads

We consider that downloading our guide is an indication that you may be interested in our services. We may therefore contact you via email at some point following your download, to see if we can assist with any queries you may have. By providing your contact details, you are acknowledging and accepting that we will contact you to discuss how we might be of assistance.


Family Law - Parenting Brochure

Parental responsibility plays a crucial role in many of the decisions that shape a child's life, from schooling and medical treatment to travel and religious upbringing. Yet many parents are unsure what parental responsibility means, who holds it and what happens when those involved cannot agree. In this guide, our experienced Family Law team explains the key principles of parental responsibility, answers frequently asked questions and provides practical guidance to help families navigate child-related decisions with confidence.

Need Advice on Family Law ?

We've been advising clients since 1927. Get in touch for clear, practical guidance from our experienced team

Call us: 01484 821016 Send us an email Send an Enquiry

Team for You – Family Law

T: 01484 821337
View Profile
Abbid Majeed
Abbid Majeed
Partner
T: 01484 821300
View Profile
Katherine Stephenson
Katherine Stephenson
Partner
T: 01484 821474
View Profile
Zahra Nawaz
Zahra Nawaz
Partner
T: 01484 821314
View Profile
Abby Drew
Abby Drew
Paralegal
T: 01484 821382
View Profile
Elle Hoddinott
Elle Hoddinott
Paralegal
T: 01484 821351
View Profile
Helen Southgate
Helen Southgate
Legal Assistant
T: 01484 821468
View Profile
Lindsay Preston
Lindsay Preston
Associate
T: 01484 821326
View Profile
Morgan Firth
Morgan Firth
Paralegal
T: 01484 821318
View Profile
Nicola Hinchliffe
Nicola Hinchliffe
Legal Assistant
T: 01484 821371
View Profile
Sarah Addyman
Sarah Addyman
Assistant
T: 01484 821327
View Profile
Sylwia Zajac
Sylwia Zajac
Solicitor

Testimonials

“
”

I can't thank Eaton Smith enough for all your help and advice during a very stressful time. I found the service provided first class. I would recommend you to anyone.

C. Ramsden
“
”

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help and guidance through a truly traumatic time. Many thanks.

A Client
“
”

Very helpful Receptionist, very nice helpful solicitors, nice clean fresh waiting area and good service and also the speed of service is excellent. I would definitely recommend Eaton Smith having used your firm for many years and always received a good service.

K. Nadeem
“
”

Having received advice from 2 previous solicitors without satisfactory outcomes, I was recommended to talk to Eaton Smith. From the outset my Solicitor was very thoughtful and helpful. He managed to make a complicated legal challenge / situation comprehensible. Although a stressful and emotional case at times, I was consistently provided with reassurances as the team responded to the many twists and turns of the case as they emerged.

R Molinari
“
”

Eaton Smith are a well established law firm in Huddersfield. They deliver a good service, friendly, helpful and straight to the point. They get they job done and don't drag their feet. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

A Client
“
”

Zahra went above and beyond with my case, she knew everything I needed to know plus more. I would say we both went through this together and we got the right out come in the end; the truth always wins. Thanks for everything Zahra, you are a credit to Eaton Smith and a pleasure to work with.

A Client
“
”

The team at Eaton Smith are a genuine pleasure to work with. They are responsive and have a great depth of understanding of their client`s needs. They are a very well established and highly respected team amongst the legal community. They serve their client`s interests well with honesty and integrity.

Broadway House Chambers
“
”

I have worked closely with Katherine Stephenson (Partner) on a number of complicated cases. She is very bright, very approachable, and absolutely dedicated. Crucially she is straight-talking yet compassionate with clients. I have seen directly how her clients have been assisted immeasurably by her sage advice and able representation. One of them is likely to have her son returned to her care shortly following a complex trial with Vietnamese interpretation and involving issues of sexual harm and domestic abuse. Katherine is developing a similarly impressive team around her. Both Abby Drew and Sylwia Zajac have assisted me during hearings and they show great promise.

Park Square Barristers