Family Solicitors Wakefield
If you need support with legal matters like divorce and separation, child arrangements or financial concerns, the experts at Switalskis can provide expert legal advice with sensitivity and care. We know that these circumstances are often emotionally difficult as well as being legally complicated, and our support and representation are designed to make things as simple and straightforward as possible.
Our family law team in Wakefield can help you to make important decisions about your future with a full understanding of your legal rights and the options available to you. Where possible, we aim to resolve disputes amicably and preserve relationships for the sake of children, by settling matters through family mediation or an approach founded in collaborative law. However, where court proceedings are necessary, we're ready to protect your rights and push the court to deliver the best possible outcome.
If you need help with any family law matters, please speak to us today. Call Switalskis on 0800 1380 458 or use the form on our site to get in touch and arrange a free initial consultation.
Give us a call today on 0800 138 0458, or contact us through the website to get the ball rolling on your personal injury claim at a time that is suitable for you.
Worked with Toby Netting over a number of years on a protracted divorce settlement. Toby was very supportive and objective in his assessment of the settlement opportunities and risks. He put up with my occasional rants with good humour, always steering me back to a rational response.
Family Law Client
At the most traumatic time in your life you need the best legal advice available. At Switalskis I got this and much more. Allan Layfield managed my case with professionalism and skill. He walked alongside me for over 5 years. He was my support, he listened (a lot!), and he was patient and very kind. To find a solicitor with this skill set and compassion could be suggested a rarity.
Family Law Client
At Switalskis, we understand that every family is different. You need a family law solicitor who listens, acts with empathy, and tailors their advice to your specific needs. Our experienced team helps people across West Yorkshire to deal with divorce, child arrangements, and financial matters in a way that is as simple and straightforward as possible. By breaking down the process, we make it easier for you to focus on your family.
Our dedicated family law team in Wakefield has years of experience, and aims to reach the best possible outcome while working to minimise conflict. Our experience in collaborative law and alternative dispute resolution, particularly during the divorce process and relationship breakdowns, means that we can pursue a more amicable resolution to child arrangements, financial matters and the other things you need.
With offices across Yorkshire and the North East, Switalskis has specialists who can provide the specific advice and support you need. We offer a professional service that addresses everything from cohabiting couples to the needs of high net worth individuals, no matter how straightforward or complex the circumstances. Our work in this area and track record of success enables us to work in your best interests from the outset, and deliver the right resolution for your needs.
At Switalskis, we represent clients through the whole process of a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. Where possible, we advise most people to resolve financial settlements and child arrangements without court action, as this is the most cost effective approach and minimises conflict for the whole family. We can support you through mediation or a collaborative process that preserves friendly relationships for the sake of your children.
It is usually best to divide money, property, and pensions before your divorce is finalised, and seek a consent order from the family court to prevent future claims on your finances. Our solicitors in Wakefield look at all the assets involved, including any business interests or savings, and advise you of what the court would deem fair.
Child arrangements cover where the children live and how much time they spend with each parent. This includes important decisions about their upbringing, such as school choices or medical treatment. It is best if the family can agree on living arrangements and other matters informally, and any decisions can then be made legally binding by the court. If you cannot agree, our family law team will help you to negotiate or represent you in court.
Our family law services are designed to reach a result that works for the children and protects their wellbeing, which can also include securing contact with extended family members such as grandparents. Get in touch for free legal advice about your position and the options available to you.
Contact us today and let's start your journey towards recovery together. Call us today on 0800 1380 458, or get in touch via our form.
If you are experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse - including physical abuse, threats, controlling behaviour, isolation, or emotional abuse - we will act immediately to secure emergency non-molestation orders and other legal protections to stop violence or harassment.
We also help with occupation orders that decide who is allowed to live in the family home. Legal aid is often available for domestic abuse cases, for those who qualify based on their financial circumstances. We are committed to helping vulnerable people to stay safe and can advise you of any financial support that is available. In all circumstances, our family law solicitors will handle your case with the utmost privacy and care.
Legal aid covers the costs of legal services for some family law matters, and it is often available for cases involving domestic violence or care proceedings. If the local authority is involved with your children, you will likely be entitled to legal aid, and we can help you to apply for any funding support you need during the process.
Our family law team includes specialists in child care proceedings and domestic abuse cases who will check if you are eligible for legal aid during your initial consultation. If you do not qualify, we will discuss other ways to fund your case, to ensure you can access the support you need.
If you live with your partner but are not married, a cohabitation agreement can be a useful way to clarify what should happen to shared assets if the relationship ends. Cohabiting couples do not have the same rights as married couples, and a relationship breakdown can become very complicated without the right documentation in place.
Our family law services include advising cohabiting couples on their rights and drafting cohabitation agreements to protect your interests.
Our office is within easy reach of Wakefield's railway stations. It's easy to find and is a short walk from Wakefield Museum on Cheapside.
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| Accessibility for prams and wheelchairs | There is a small step to reception |
| Hearing support | N/A (please request if support required) |
| Dementia friendly firm | Yes |
| Breastfeeding friendly | Yes |
| Toilet facilities – general | Yes |
| Toilet facilities for wheelchair users | Yes |
If you need professional advice about divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements or domestic abuse, our family law team in Doncaster is ready to support you. We’ll listen to what’s happening, explain where you stand and give you clear legal advice from the start. You can speak to our experienced team in confidence and ask questions before deciding what to do next. Whether your situation needs careful negotiation or urgent legal action, we’ll help you move forward with the right support in place.
Call us today on 0800 138 0458 or contact us through the website enquiry form to arrange a free consultation with our family law solicitors in Doncaster.