Divorce & Family Law Solicitors In Sheffield

Our Sheffield family law solicitors help people based in Sheffield, as well as in neighbouring areas in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. 

 

We have an established team who are committed to providing great divorce and family law services to all our clients.

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Why choose Irwin Mitchell's Sheffield Family Law team?


Our family solicitors in Sheffield are one of the most experienced teams in the area. And we pride ourselves on being normal – we’re down to earth, friendly and approachable.

In 2023 we won "Family Law Team of the Year" at the Sheffield and District Law Society Awards. We won this award on the strength of the quality advice we give, coupled with the caring and friendly way we treat our clients.

Our local expertise is recognised by independent legal guide, Legal 500. We're ranked as a Tier 1 team in Sheffield, and they say our team is “excellent in terms of attention to detail and the way it deals with clients”.

We're proud to offer a specialist Sharia Law service from our Sheffield office. The team are led by Sarah Al-Jourani, who is a fluent Arabic speaker and a member of the Arab Lawyers Association.

As a firm, we were also recipients of the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, recognising our sustained international growth and legal support for both businesses and private clients.

Our Divorce and Family Law services in Sheffield


We offer high-quality legal advice that’s cost effective. We offer fixed pricing on complex financial cases, as well as fixed fee divorces.

Our team of solicitors specialise in the following areas of family law:

  • Divorce financial settlements - including cases involving farms, personal injury settlements, trusts and business assets
  • Complex disputes between parents - we help parents reach workable arrangements for their children — through negotiation, mediation or court proceedings where necessary
  • Pre and postnuptial agreements - we draft legally robust agreements that protect your assets before or during marriage, tailored to your specific circumstance
  • International divorce, child arrangements and financial settlement cases - Amongst other international specialists, we have Sheffield lawyer April Wood dual qualified in England and Australia
  • Sharia Law - we have a specialist team who have a full understanding of Sharia Law
  • Disputes between unmarried couples - We advise cohabiting couples on property rights, financial claims and TOLATA disputes when a relationship breaks down
  • Surrogacy and parental orders - James Henshall has experience with Sheffield families looking to adopt or use a surrogate.

Our Sheffield team supports clients across South Yorkshire and the wider region, including:

  • South Yorkshire
  • Derbyshire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Nottinghamshire
  • Leicestershire
  • Northamptonshire
  • Rutland.

Speak to our experts

We have the largest private client team in the UK; our team of experts are here to provide discreet legal advice to support you and your family.

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Complete our enquiry form and one of our experts will contact you by the next working day.
 

Alternatively, you can call us now.
 

Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).

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Our Sheffield office

Irwin Mitchell's Sheffield office is located in the heart of the city centre, just a three-minute walk from Sheffield Combined Court Centre.

 

You can find our office at:

 

Riverside East House,

2 Millsands,

Sheffield, S3 8DT.

 

Opening hours:

 

Mon - Fri: 7:00am–8:00pm

Sat - Sun - Bank Holidays: Closed

Frequently asked questions about our Sheffield family law office

Other services in divorce and family law

No matter what stage of life you’re at or what you’ve been through, we can provide insightful legal guidance that suits you and your needs.
  • Civil Partnerships

    Our family law solicitors can help you with a range of legal issues, from pre-partnership agreements to separation.

  • Divorce Financial Settlements

    Make sure you get a fair settlement when untangling complex joint finances after divorce.

  • Child Arrangements

    We are experienced at negotiating child arrangements after divorces and separations.

  • Out Of Court Divorce

    Out of court processes are quicker, lower in cost, and much less stressful. 

Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.
  • contact us
    Complete our online form
    We need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
  • Few questions
    We’ll contact you by phone
    On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
  • Appointment
    We arrange a full appointment
    If we’re able to support you further, the next step is an appointment with one of our specialists so we can discuss everything in more detail.

Recognised for excellence. Chosen for care.

  • Legal 500 Top Tier Firm UK 202
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  • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
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  • ePrivateClient Top Law Firms 2025