Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Solicitors in West Yorkshire
Harrington Family Law is a specialist family law firm established in 2012 by Victoria Harrington. Our mission is to provide clients across West Yorkshire with expert legal guidance through emotionally challenging family matters. With over 30 years of combined experience, our team of solicitors and legal executives focuses exclusively on family law, offering tailored solutions for divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and domestic violence cases. We prioritise compassionate representation, ensuring clients receive clear advice and support throughout their legal journey.Our firm maintains strong ties to local communities in Cleckheaton, Brighouse, and Holmfirth, and we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Through free initial consultations and flexible appointment options, we aim to make legal support accessible while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client care.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Civil Partnerships
Financial Settlements
Cohabitation
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on family law matters with expertise in divorce and child custody
- Our team provides compassionate and tailored legal services to meet individual needs
- We offer free 30-minute telephone consultations with no obligation
- Our solicitors have over 20 years of experience in family law practice
- We maintain strong community connections in Cleckheaton and West Yorkshire
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Highly recommend
Very professional
Supportive team
Excellent service
Compassionate approach
Services
Divorce
Our specialist divorce lawyers guide clients through the complete divorce process from initial petition to final decree. We provide expert advice on uncontested divorces, contested proceedings, and complex financial settlements. With over 20 years of experience, we ensure clients understand their rights and obligations while minimising conflict. Our services include court representation, settlement negotiations, and post-divorce matters.
Child Custody
We specialise in all aspects of child custody matters including residence orders, contact arrangements, and parental responsibility. Our team handles complex cases involving international elements and domestic violence. We work to establish stable living arrangements that prioritise children's welfare while protecting parental rights through court proceedings or mediation.
Financial Settlements
Our solicitors provide expert guidance on financial settlements during divorce proceedings. We handle cases involving property division, spousal maintenance, pension sharing, and complex asset distribution. With experience in both negotiated settlements and court advocacy, we ensure fair outcomes while protecting clients' financial interests throughout the West Yorkshire region.
Domestic Violence
We offer specialist support for domestic violence cases including non-molestation orders, occupation orders, and child custody arrangements. Our team provides urgent legal protection while guiding clients through the court process. We work closely with support organisations to ensure comprehensive protection and safe living arrangements for affected individuals and families.
Cohabitation
Our legal experts advise on cohabitation agreements, property rights, and financial arrangements for unmarried couples. We help create legally binding agreements to protect assets and clarify responsibilities, while providing dispute resolution services for separation matters. Our guidance covers property ownership, child custody, and financial support arrangements.
People
Victoria Harrington
Founder & Solicitor
Specialist family solicitor since 1993 with expertise in relationship breakdowns and children disputes. Founded Harrington Family Law in 2012 and works from the Cleckheaton office.
Sarah Khanna
Director & Family Chartered Legal Executive
Over 25 years' experience in family law with special focus on children cases and domestic violence. Also serves as magistrate in South Yorkshire family courts.
James Skinner
Family Solicitor
Specialises in financial settlements and international child custody cases with over 20 years' experience. Based in the Holmfirth office.
Linda Sandford
Family Chartered Legal Executive
Over 20 years' experience handling complex children cases and domestic violence matters with particular expertise in international family law cases.
Megan Thackray
Qualified Family Solicitor
Specialises in financial disputes and children cases, qualified in September 2024 with first-class master's in law. Assists senior solicitors with complex cases.
Questions
What areas do Harrington Family Law cover?
We provide family law services to clients in Cleckheaton, Brighouse, Holmfirth, and across West Yorkshire.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free 30-minute telephone consultations with no obligation for all family law matters.
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, child custody, financial settlements, civil partnership dissolution, and domestic violence cases.
Are your legal services regulated?
Yes, we are solicitors of England and Wales regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 666091.
How experienced is your team?
Our team includes solicitors with over 20 years of experience and legal executives with 25+ years in family law practice.
Reviews (1)
Faye Hampton
Sep 16, 2018
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Solicitors can be daunting but here was fantastic! Put me at ease made me feel comfortable and came out feeling clearer about things! Big thank you to a fab team!
