March 02, 2026
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Catherine Cain
SolicitorCatherine has worked in the legal sector for over four years. She is a Solicitor in Switalskis Family Law department.
Family Law
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
5-7 Ramsden Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2SN
Catherine works on a range of family law issues, primarily private children law matters such as child arrangements. She also works on:
- Contact
- Specific issue
- Prohibited steps
- Harassment and non-molestation
- Occupation orders
- Divorce
- Matrimonial finance
- Enforcement
Catherine is a member of Kirklees and Calderdale Junior Lawyers Division.
APPROACH
Catherine has a background in volunteering and working with children and families. She understands the problems that can arise within families and listens to those in crisis with a calm and level head. Catherine specialises in private children arrangements and works alongside separated parents to devise childcare plans and resolve specific issues. Catherine is committed and attentive to everyone she works with and strives to achieve the best outcome for each client. She is patient and empathetic but is also an assertive advocate.
"Switalskis show care and empathy as well as legal skill.
I contacted Switalskis for help with obtaining an Occupation Order and advice on how to deal with a difficult domestic situation with my ex partner. Catherine Cain & Allan Layfield helped me.But more than this, I felt heard and supported throughout my experience which is something I felt was lacking when I had spoken to other solicitors and support organisations. If you want legal advice and help from a team who show empathy and care then Switalskis are the solicitors for you."
K PembertonFamily Law Client
"Catherine Cain is an exceptionally kind, caring, and compassionate solicitor who went above and beyond throughout what was a very distressing family court case. She reassured me at every stage, easing the strain and burden the proceedings placed on me and making an incredibly difficult time far more manageable. I found Catherine to be honest, truthful, and deeply empathetic, and I always felt listened to and supported. My emails and calls were dealt with promptly and efficiently, and her professionalism and dedication never wavered. I am extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to anyone needing legal representation."
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