Need legal advice relating to a child law matter? Consilia Legal are trusted Family & Child Law Solicitors with offices in Leeds, Harrogate, London, York and Sheffield, however we act for clients across the UK in child law matters involving children including child arrangements, child custody, child inclusive mediation and child contact.

We offer free initial family law advice so that you can discuss your own situation with an experienced child law solicitor and get some clarity before committing to anything.

Our emphasis is to find pragmatic and cost-effective solutions that best suit your needs. We are a trusted family law firm and we are often complimented on our friendly, professional approach and excellent communication by our clients, which is evident in our outstanding reviews on Google, Review Solicitors, and Facebook.

Why Choose Consilia Legal For Family Law In Leeds

We know that every family situation is different, and we pride ourselves in finding creative solutions which best work for you and your children. We offer Free Initial Family Law Advice over the telephone and from there we would discuss the best way forward depending upon your circumstances.

We are members of Resolution and abide by a Code of Practice. As members of Resolution, we are committed to the constructive resolution of family issues and consider the needs of the whole family, in particular, the best needs of any children involved.

Resolution is a community of family professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.

Our highly experienced family law solicitors are recognised as a leading team providing the highest level of service for our clients. We have been listed on the legal 500 for family law for the seventh year running.

Consilia Legal have many accolades, as nominees, finalists or winners in some of the most prestigious Family Legal Awards. Find out more about our Family Law team.

How We Can Help With Your family Law Matter

Our experienced family & divorce solicitors can advise, guide and assist you in all aspects of private family law including:

Free Initial Family Advice

We understand that you will want to have an initial conversation with one of our family experts to see how we can help you. This is why we offer a free consultation to assess your needs and to see how we can assist. Meetings can take place either face to face, over the phone, by email or through Skype/Zoom. Depending on each person’s personal circumstances, we will try to accommodate you to ensure that regular discussions can take place to progress matters.

For a no obligation, free 15 minute initial consultation please call us on 0113 322 9222.

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What our clients say

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Mediation experience

While in the end we did not need to proceed with the mediation process for a review of an existing and long-standing Consent Order, the initial meeting and discussions exploring the issues and desired outcomes was extremely useful. The team at Consilia were very professional and easy to talk to, especially as some subjects are …

Laura ClaptonDirector, Solicitor and Mediator
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Divorce advice

Kelly was very good in interpretating my requests and offered valuable advice. The communication was clear and to the point.

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
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Initial Contact

It was really great to speak with Molly and Kelly today I feel that the advice given really helped. It’s difficult to explain some of the points that need to be covered but Kelly gave me some great advice.

Mollie HampshireTrainee Solicitor
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Excellent Service

I called a few times to enquire and never felt pressured into starting the legal process I needed to do. But when I was ready to proceed Isabel explained everything very clearly and explained the full costs. She was extremely easy to speak to and contact if I needed her to explain anything. If I …

Isabel KerrSolicitor
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Excellent and Supportive Legal Guidance

The team were extremely helpful in offering great advice and helped every step of the way. The responses were very quick and the matter was dealt with no delay. I would highly recommend to anyone needing help with their employer. Isabel Kerr was fantastic in ensuring everything was dealt with in the absence of a …

Isabel KerrSolicitor
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Clear, trustworthy and realistic

Kelly Walters has provided clear, frank advice throughout. She is trustworthy, and kind, and I felt that she really understood the awful situation that my children and I found ourselves in. She never sugar-coated anything, and being fully aware of what was/wasn’t realistic helped me to make major decisions during the worst period of my …

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
5.0ReviewSolicitors

Superb service MJ

From start to finish the service I received from Consilia was superb. Everything they discussed with me made sense and was easy to follow. I felt at ease with my Zoom call.“

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
5.0ReviewSolicitors

Supportive, Objective, Realistic

I was referred by my solicitor to Consilia Legal for support with Mediation. Their Approach was brilliant, It’s hard not to get lost in NON points when agreeing childcare arrangements, and Kelly helped focus us on the important issue, Our children Thanks Kelly.“

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
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Separation advice

Kelly went out of her way to offer me advice, her advice was clear, informative and so useful to me in my situation.

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
5.0ReviewSolicitors

Excellent service, delivered with care and compassion

Claire and Isabel were excellent. They treated me and my case with a kind and empathetic view, along with direct and honest advice. They sought out the best counsel, suited to my circumstances for hearings and provided clear communication along the way. I received a positive outcome in my case and I couldn't have done …

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Family Law Matter

Claire was very efficient , effective, helpful and supportive. All you could wish for from a family law solicitor.

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Excellent- Claire

I can’t recommend Claire highly enough. They were incredibly thorough, with exceptional attention to detail, and worked closely with me every step of the way. My case was extremely complicated, but they kept me fully informed and always made sure I understood what was happening. They went above and beyond by hiring the best barrister …

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Fantastic professional team

Supported me with a tricky divorce. Very professional and responsive. Thanks to the whole team.

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
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Great guys, great team, great company

I found the team at Consilia very professional, friendly & efficient. Claire Chisnall was my lawyer who I would recommend to anyone 100% Great guys Great team Great Company.

5.0ReviewSolicitors

Very effective Law Firm

Very effective Law Firm. Kelly and her staff have been fantastic throughout the whole process.

Kelly WaltersSenior Associate and Mediator
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