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Family law advice in Leeds, without the jargon or the surprise bill.

We advise on divorce, arrangements for children, and dividing finances. Our fees are published on this site so you know the cost before you call.

First 30-minute call is free. No obligation to instruct us afterwards.

How we help

Three areas, handled by the same small team from start to finish. You will not be passed between departments.

Divorce and separation

Ending a marriage or civil partnership, separation agreements, and advice for unmarried couples who are splitting up. Most divorces now go through online and are largely administrative — we tell you honestly when you need us and when you don't.

Divorce and separation

Arrangements for children

Where children live, how time is shared, schooling and relocation. We start with what can be agreed between you, and go to court only where agreement genuinely isn't possible.

Arrangements for children

Financial settlements

Dividing property, savings, pensions and business interests, plus maintenance. We explain the likely range of outcomes early so you are not negotiating in the dark.

Financial settlements

What it costs

Family law is not one of the areas where the SRA requires published pricing. We publish it anyway, because not knowing the cost is the main reason people put off getting advice.

First call30 minutes, by phone or video
Free
Fixed-fee divorceSole application, uncontested, our fees only
£950
Court fee for a divorce applicationPayable to HMCTS, not to us. Correct at 13 July 2026.
£628
Consent order draftingTo make a financial agreement binding
£750
Hourly rate — solicitor
£240–£295
Hourly rate — trainee or paralegal
£145

All figures exclude VAT at 20% unless stated. Court fees and other disbursements are payable in addition and are listed separately on every bill. Contested matters are charged hourly; we give you a written estimate before starting work and tell you promptly if it needs to change.

What happens when you get in touch

Three steps before you are committed to anything.

  1. You tell us what's happened

    A 30-minute call with a solicitor, not a call handler. Bring questions. There is nothing you need to prepare.

  2. We set out your options in writing

    Within two working days you get a short letter covering your realistic options, what each would cost, and how long each takes.

  3. You decide whether to instruct us

    If you do, we agree a fixed fee or a written estimate first. If you don't, the advice you've had is still yours to use.

Our team

Four people. Whoever takes your first call stays with your matter.

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Ruth Ellery

Director and solicitor

Financial settlements, including pensions and family businesses. Qualified 2006.

LLB (Leeds), Resolution accredited specialist

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Daniel Okonjo

Solicitor

Arrangements for children, including relocation and schooling disputes. Qualified 2014.

LLB (Sheffield), Resolution member

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Priya Raval

Solicitor

Divorce, separation agreements and advice for cohabiting couples. Qualified 2019.

LLB (York), trained collaborative practitioner

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Martin Quayle

Paralegal

Supports the team on court applications, disclosure and consent orders.

LLB (Huddersfield), working towards qualification

Request a callback

Tell us roughly what's going on and when suits you. A solicitor will call you back, usually the same working day.

We use these details only to respond to your enquiry. We keep them for 12 months and then delete them. We never share them with anyone else. See our privacy notice.

Other ways to reach us

Phone
0113 496 0000
Email
hello@wharfedalefamilylaw.co.uk
Office
14 Park Place
Leeds
LS1 2SJ
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm
Evening appointments by arrangement
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