Divorce solicitors in West Yorkshire

11 family law firms with an office in West Yorkshire, in Leeds, Bradford, Wetherby and four other towns. Each is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and its SRA number is on its profile so you can check it on the SRA register.

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11family law firms listed
10with accredited family law specialists
5do some family legal aid work
3offer collaborative law

Listings

Leeds (3)

BL
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Blacks Solicitors

Leeds

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsCollaborative law

Law firm in Leeds with 5 Resolution members in its family team, including 2 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce, finances and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 419628

JM
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Jones Myers

Leeds, Harrogate and York

Solicitor DivorceFinancesChildren

Specialist family law firm in Leeds, with offices in Harrogate and York, covering divorce, finances, children and prenups.

Regulated by the SRA, number 618736

SW
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Switalskis Solicitors

Leeds (and 11 other offices)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Leeds with 8 Resolution members in its family team, including 3 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 614622

Bradford (2)

AP
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Apex Family Law

Bradford

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsMediation

Family law firm in Bradford with 2 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce, finances and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 639814

WC
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Williscroft & Co

Bradford (also Keighley)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Bradford with 2 Resolution members in its family team, including 2 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce, finances and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 816456

Wetherby (2)

HA
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Hartlaw

Wetherby, Leeds

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsCollaborative law

Law firm in Wetherby with 3 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce and finances.

Regulated by the SRA, number 440642

IN
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Invalesco Family Law

Wetherby, Leeds

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsFinances

Family law firm in Wetherby with 2 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce, finances and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 648210

Brighouse (1)

BR
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Brearleys

Brighouse, Calderdale (and 5 other offices)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Brighouse with 2 Resolution members in its family team, including 2 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce, finances and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 47653

Cleckheaton (1)

HA
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Harrington Family Law

Cleckheaton, Kirklees (also Brighouse, Hebden Bridge and Holmfirth)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Family law firm in Cleckheaton with 3 Resolution members in its family team, including 2 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce, finances and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 666091

Huddersfield (1)

RA
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Ramsdens

Huddersfield, Kirklees (and 8 other offices)

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsLegal aid

Law firm in Huddersfield with 5 Resolution members in its family team, including 3 Resolution accredited specialists. Advises on divorce, finances and children, and some of its family lawyers accept legal aid.

Regulated by the SRA, number 440420

Otley (1)

NW
Listed from public information · not a divorcd partner

Newstead & Walker Solicitors

Otley, Leeds

Solicitor DivorceAccredited specialistsCollaborative law

Law firm in Otley with 3 Resolution members in its family team, including a Resolution accredited specialist. Advises on divorce and children.

Regulated by the SRA, number 661489

What does a divorce solicitor cost in West Yorkshire?

The courts publish guideline hourly rates, which judges use when deciding what legal costs are reasonable. They're a fair guide to what firms charge locally. Central Leeds (within 2km of the City Art Gallery) is in National band 1. The rest of West Yorkshire, including Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield, is in National band 2.

Who does the workNational 1National 2
Solicitors and legal executives with over 8 years' experience£295£288
Solicitors and legal executives with over 4 years' experience£247£247
Other solicitors and legal executives£201£200
Trainee solicitors and paralegals£142£142

Hourly rates, excluding VAT. Source: Solicitors' guideline hourly rates, GOV.UK, in effect from 1 January 2026.

Many firms offer a fixed fee for an undefended divorce or for drafting a consent order, so ask for a written quote before you start. The court fee for a divorce is the same everywhere. Our guide to how much a divorce costs sets out the total by route, and the divorce cost calculator gives a rough estimate for your situation.

Legal aid for family cases is limited and means-tested: it's mainly available where there's evidence of domestic abuse or a risk to a child, and for mediation. Check on GOV.UK whether you could get it.

Family courts in West Yorkshire

New divorce applications are dealt with centrally online, so most people only come to a local court for a hearing about children or money. These are the family courts in West Yorkshire:

How long are children cases taking?

Children cases between parents took a median of 15.1 weeks in the West Yorkshire area in April to June 2026, against 24.7 weeks across England and Wales.

AreaMedianWithin 26 weeksCases finished
West Yorkshire area15.1 weeks78%599
England and Wales24.7 weeks52%12,005

Private law children cases finished in April to June 2026, by Designated Family Judge area. Source: Ministry of Justice, Family Court Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2026. The Ministry of Justice doesn't publish divorce waiting times by area. See our family court waiting times tracker.

How to choose a divorce solicitor

  • Check the firm on the SRA register. Its number is on its divorcd profile.
  • Look for Resolution members. Resolution is the association of family lawyers who commit to settling disputes without unnecessary conflict, and its accredited specialists have passed an assessment in family law.
  • Ask for a fixed fee or a written estimate before you agree to anything.
  • Bring a list of your income, savings, debts and pensions to the first meeting, and your questions written down.

Not sure you need one? Our guide on whether you need a solicitor for your divorce explains when people manage without.

Other help in West Yorkshire

Mediation can be quicker and cheaper than going through solicitors alone. See family mediation in West Yorkshire.

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