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Family Law Solicitors Barnsley

Family Law Solicitors Barnsley | Expert Local Legal Advice

Going through a relationship breakdown, navigating a divorce, or trying to sort out child arrangements can feel completely overwhelming. We know that behind every legal case is a real family facing a difficult transition. Our family law solicitors in Barnsley are here to lighten the load.

As one of the most highly regarded and largest family law teams in the North of England, we bring decades of experience to your side. But more importantly, we bring compassion. Whether you are married or unmarried, we can offer guidance and representation every step of your divorce, financial settlement or child arrangements —protecting what matters most to you, without the legal jargon.

 

 

 

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Specialised Legal Services From Our Barnsley Family Law Solicitors

Our skilled team of family law solicitors in Barnsley has extensive experience handling complex legal disputes, specialising in protecting your interests across key areas of family law.

 

Divorce Solicitors Barnsley

The divorce process can be extremely emotional, often complicated by complex financial situations, shared assets, or children. Our divorce solicitors in Barnsley offer fixed-fee divorce packages starting at ÂŁ275+vat, alongside a dedicated collaborative law department focused on achieving amicable resolutions.


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Child Arrangements & Family Law Barnsley

Separation can have a tremendous impact on dependents. We offer expert legal advice on child maintenance and child custody agreements (now officially termed child arrangement agreements) to securely settle your family’s future.


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Cohabitation Law & Unmarried Couples in Barnsley

If you are living together unmarried, you can proactively protect your assets by creating a cohabitation agreement. Our family solicitors in Barnsley regularly assist clients through unmarried separations, asset division, and childcare matters when an agreement isn’t already in place.


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Pre-Nuptial & Post-Nuptial Agreements

Before getting married you can protect your assets and finances by drawing up a prenuptial agreement. This is an agreement made by a couple before they marry concerning the ownership of their assets if the marriage should fail.


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Frequently Asked Questions

We believe in total transparency when it comes to legal fees. We offer fixed-fee packages for straightforward matters, with our fixed-fee divorce starting at ÂŁ275+vat. For more complex cases involving property, assets, or contested child arrangements, we provide a clear, hourly rate structure and keep you fully updated on costs at every stage so you remain in complete control.

Your initial 30-minute consultation is a completely confidential, no-obligation opportunity to discuss your situation with a legal expert. We will listen to the details of your case, outline your current legal rights, explain the potential pathways forward, and provide an initial estimate of timelines and costs. It can be held face-to-face at our Barnsley office, over the phone, or via video call.

Separation does not end financial ties. Your spouse can claim against assets acquired during separation. They may also inherit if you die without a Will. Long-term separation can complicate asset division and increase risks.

No. There is no such thing as a “common-law marriage” in England and Wales. If you separate or if a partner passes away without a Will, unmarried partners have zero automatic legal rights to each other’s property, pensions, or assets, regardless of how long you have lived together. We highly recommend drafting a Cohabitation Agreement or a Will to ensure your household is securely protected.

Book Your Free 30-Minute Family Law Consultation in Barnsley

Navigating the breakdown of a relationship or a dispute involving your children is one of the most distressing experiences of your life. Our compassionate, Legal 500-recognised family law team steps into your shoes to make you feel completely comfortable throughout your legal journey.
To help you understand your options with total clarity, we offer a free initial 30-minute consultation to all new clients.

  • Flexible Setup: Available face-to-face at our local offices, via video call, or over the phone.
  • Affordable Quality: Transparent pricing structure, including fixed-fee divorce starting at just ÂŁ275+vat.
  • Top-Tier Ratings: Ranked #1 on Review Solicitors for Barnsley and accredited by Resolution and the Law Society.
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Contact us on 0114 2235 807 and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss your situation. We will take some initial information and if we can help, we will book you in for a consultation with a legal professional.

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Our Barnsley Family Law Team

When choosing a solicitor in Barnsley, you need to know you are in the safest possible hands. Our family law team in Barnsley is recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 directory as one of the best law firms in the country and ranks Number 1 in Barnsley on Review Solicitors.

Led by Highly Respected Legal Experts:

John Clegg (Director & Head of Family Law): John leads our specialist family law team. He is a highly regarded specialist in all areas of family law, including civil partnerships, cohabitation breakdowns, complex financial settlements, and domestic abuse protection.

Sharon Lockwood (Head of Matrimonial Law): Sharon is widely recognised as one of the top divorce specialists in South Yorkshire. Highly praised by both colleagues and clients, she specializes in high-net-worth finances, complex cases involving children, and disputes with intricate tax or inherited asset elements.

Wendy Bailey (Senior Family Law Solicitor): Wendy is a high regarded family law and collaborative law solicitor in Barnsley, and  has over 30 years’ specialist experience and is an accredited Resolution Specialist, Advanced Member of the Law Society Family Panel since 2002 and a Collaborative Law Specialist.

Our Trusted Tier 1 & Tier 2 Legal 500 Track Record:

  • 2023 – 2024 (Tier 2 Ranking): Recognized for our “wide range of family work, with notable expertise in working on complex domestic abuse and care cases.”

  • 2022 (Tier 1 Ranking): Achieved top-tier status across the region, noted particularly for our high-net-worth case successes.

  • Professional Peer Review: Barristers and peers describe our team as “thorough in preparation, excellent with clients… a safe pair of hands no matter how difficult the case” and praise Sharon Lockwood as “dedicated to seeking very practical solutions… tenacious but also very realistic.”

What Our Clients Say About Us

Don’t just take our word for it—99% of our former clients say they would recommend Howells Solicitors to friends and family.

đź—Ş “I was very happy with the excellent service I received Wendy was really helpful and kept me well informed along the way yes I would recommend Howells”

đź—Ş “Howells provided a great service and worked quickly and efficiently to get the job completed to try to keep my costs down too.”

Where We Represent Clients

While our physical offices are based locally in Barnsley, Sheffield, and Rotherham, our substantial family law team has a regional and nationwide reach, regularly representing clients across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and London.

John Clegg

Family Law

0114 249 6795
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Sharon Lockwood

Family Law

01709 364000
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Wendy Bailey

Family Law

01226 805 190
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Danielle Mahyar

Family Law

01226 805 190
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Alexandria Broadley

Family Law

0114 2496 640
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