Family

Taking care of family.

We know that family matters are personal, often emotional, and sometimes complex. Whether you’re planning for the future or navigating life’s challenges, our experienced family law team is here to provide clear, compassionate advice tailored to your needs.

We assist with everything from relationship agreements, such as cohabitation and prenuptial agreements, to support during separation, divorce, or disputes over child arrangements. We understand that financial disagreements can strain relationships, which is why our team led by a Resolution Accredited solicitor take a constructive approach, prioritising the well-being of everyone involved.

Our expertise includes:

  • Divorce and separation: Protecting your interests and guiding you through financial settlements, including international settlements
  • Child Arrangement Orders: Ensuring your child’s best interests are met with fair, practical solutions.
  • Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders: including relocation and abduction
  • Special Guardianship Orders: Grandparents
  • Financial provision for children
  • Domestic violence: Providing confidential support and legal protection for you and your loved ones.
  • Prenuptial and Cohabitation agreements: Safeguarding your financial and personal interests with clear, tailored agreements.
  • Change of Name deeds
  • Non-Court Dispute Resolutions (formerly Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs))

We’re proud to have a reputation for supporting families across the North East with professionalism and care.

From family disputes to couples creating future-focused agreements, we’ll guide you every step of the way. Your family’s future is our priority.

 

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What our clients say

"We came to Jacksons following our solicitor, Katy Moody, when she moved from a previous company.

Katy has gone above and beyond for us regarding a financial order. She has been at the end of a phone or email with every query we've had. Explaining the query with knowledge and compassion. Helping and guiding us through the process right to the end and to the final court hearing. Once completed, Katy recommended the conveyancing team to us within Jacksons and, again, we cannot fault it with regard to how punctual and helpful they were. Kristee was also brilliant."

Tracy Allen

Family Client

"Nida has been an invaluable asset to our family, providing expert assistance in family court. Throughout our time working together, Nida has consistently demonstrated professionalism and courtesy. We are truly grateful for all that Nida and her team have accomplished for us. In any future legal matters, I would not hesitate to seek Nida's guidance. I wholeheartedly endorse Nida and Jacksons law firm for anyone in need of professional legal support. "

Sean Wilkinson

Family Client

"I saw Nida Ali to create a change of name deed after being let down by government services. She did an amazing job at creating the deed very quickly and efficiently. Being a trans person, I was initially concerned. However, she was lovely, talked me through everything and was very reassuring. Very highly recommended and brilliant service."

Elijah Hanson

Family Client

"I needed a small piece of work done. Jacksons got it done efficiently with a quick turnaround time and minimum fuss. A big thank you to Nida Ali the solicitor that did this job for me. She was friendly, helpful and delivered exactly what was needed. If I need anything in this field done again I'll definitely be asking Nida to help me."

Peter Denton

We represented a mother in Children Act proceedings after the child’s father applied for substantial contact with their nine-month-old. The parents’ relationship had ended before the child’s birth, and the father, based in Yorkshire, sought regular time with the child.

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Anonymous

Family Client

Our client, a business owner, sought legal representation for divorce and financial matters. The case involved multiple assets, including rental properties and businesses. From the outset, the opposing party took a confrontational approach, refusing to engage in settlement discussions outside of court.

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A Business Owner

Family Client

"Jacksons Law has been an invaluable partner in our business journey. Their expertise and personalised approach gave us confidence at every step, ensuring we were protected and prepared for growth. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough!"

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Sarah Williams

Managing Director, Horizon Interiors

"The Family Dept at Jacksons Law have proven themselves to have an ongoing willingness to consider alternative forms of dispute resolution, which I believe is testament to their commitment to achieve great results for their clients. Jacksons Family Dept have built a solid reputation for sound legal advice clients can trust."

Nicola Crowther

Crowther Mediation

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