Divorce & dissolution
We guide you through no-fault divorce and civil partnership dissolution. Every stage is explained in plain English.
- Online divorce applications
- Conditional & final orders
- Overseas marriages
Family solicitors in Leeds
A calm place to steady yourself when family life changes.
We are a two-solicitor practice that helps with divorce, arrangements for children and mediation. Our advice is clear, our fees are honest, and you will always deal with the same person from your first meeting to the end.
- Members of Resolution
- Accredited family mediator
- Regulated by the SRA
- Fixed fees wherever possible
How we help
Practical advice for the hardest conversations.
Most of our clients come to us at a point of upheaval. We look after the legal side so you can give your attention to yourself and your children.
Child arrangements
We help you agree where your children live and how they spend time with each parent. If agreement isn't possible, we represent you at court.
- Parenting plans
- Child arrangements orders
- Relocation & holidays abroad
Family mediation
Calm, structured sessions with an accredited mediator, held in person or by video. It is usually quicker and kinder than going to court.
- MIAMs from £120
- Child-inclusive mediation
- Shuttle sessions in separate rooms
Finances & property
A fair division of the home, savings and pensions, made legally binding so that you can both move on.
- Consent orders
- Pension sharing
- Cohabitation & prenuptial agreements
Our approach
Firm when it matters. Gentle the rest of the time.
"We never forget that behind every file is a family trying to find its way to a new normal."
We look for agreement first because it protects your children and your bank balance. When the other side won't engage, we are ready to stand firm for you in court.
A short, free phone call
Tell us a little about your situation. We'll explain whether we can help and what the next step would be. There's no obligation.
Your fixed-fee first meeting
You'll have an hour with your solicitor at our office or by video. We'll go through your options, likely timescales and realistic costs.
A written plan
Within two working days you'll receive a clear summary of what we discussed and our recommended route forward.
One person, start to finish
If you instruct us, the solicitor you met will handle your case personally. You won't be passed between departments.
The solicitors
Two of us. Always the same faces.
We kept the practice small on purpose so that we always know your case by heart.
Eleanor Marsh
Founding solicitor · Accredited mediator
Eleanor has practised family law in Leeds for eighteen years. She specialises in complex finances and pension sharing. She founded Harbour in 2016 because she wanted to offer the patient, personal service she would want for her own family.
Daniel Okafor
Solicitor · Children law specialist
Daniel focuses on child arrangements and relocation cases. He is known for his steady presence in the courtroom and his practical, child-centred advice. He is a father of two and a volunteer at a Leeds family support charity.
In our clients' words
Trusted by families across West Yorkshire.
30+years of combined experience
600+families supported since 2016
8 in 10mediations reach agreement
48hto receive your written plan
"I walked in feeling completely lost and walked out with a plan. Eleanor made a frightening process feel manageable."
— Sarah, Headingley"Daniel always put my daughter first. He was calm when I wasn't, and he never once made me feel rushed."
— Mark, Wakefield"Mediation saved us months and a lot of heartache. The fees were exactly what we were quoted, with no surprises."
— Priya, RoundhayClear fees
Know the cost before you commit.
Money worries shouldn't add to an already difficult time. These are our most common fixed fees.
First meeting
£150 + VAT
A 60-minute consultation in person or by video, followed by a written summary of your options and the next steps.
Uncontested divorce
£650 + VAT
We manage the whole application from start to final order. The £612 court fee is payable separately.
Mediation session
£140 per person
Each session lasts 90 minutes with an accredited mediator. Your initial MIAM costs £120, and the Family Mediation Voucher may cover part of your costs.
For court proceedings and financial settlements, we'll give you a staged estimate in writing after your first meeting. Interest-free monthly payment plans are available.
Visit or call
Let's talk it through.
Every conversation is confidential. If you're not ready to book yet, just call and ask a question.
- Telephone
- 0113 243 0870
- Office
- 14 Park Square East, Leeds LS1 2NE
Five minutes' walk from Leeds station - Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00–17:30
Tue & Thu evenings until 19:30 by appointment