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Paradigm Family Law is a well-established legal practice specialising in family law matters. We operate from offices in York, London, Manchester, and Birmingham, providing nationwide support for individuals and families dealing with legal issues. Our team of family law solicitors is committed to offering personalised advice and representation, ensuring that each client receives the most appropriate legal solution for their situation. From divorce proceedings to child custody disputes, we are here to help you navigate every step of the process.

We are a Limited Liability Partnership, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which ensures that we maintain high professional standards. The firm is led by Frank Arndt and Maarten Albarda, both of whom have extensive experience in family law. Our approach combines legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of family issues, and with offices across the UK, we are able to provide our services to clients nationwide, no matter where they are located.

Highlights and features
  • Expert family law services across multiple UK cities.
  • Trusted legal advisors for complex family law matters.
  • Personalised support from experienced family law specialists.
  • Regulated by Solicitors Regulation Authority for reliability.
  • Dedicated to providing clear and practical legal solutions.
  • Available across York, London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Payment methods
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  • Credit cards
Services
When life, family, and wealth are closely intertwined, you need more than a stan At Paradigm Family Law, we offer senior-led expertise in family law, ensuring tailored strategies for each case. We provide clear fixed-fee structures and focus on achieving effective, dignified resolutions. Our services are ideal for clients seeking support in divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements, both in the UK and internationally.
Separation & Divorce Understanding the direction a divorce or separation may take is essential from the beginning. We provide early, practical guidance so clients can make informed decisions. With most matters settling outside court, clarity on likely outcomes is invaluable. Our approach supports focused negotiations and a more controlled resolution.
Civil Partnership Breakdown A civil partnership dissolution is a distinct legal process that benefits from experienced guidance. We support clients by explaining the steps involved and advising on financial and child-related matters. Our role is to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, allowing you to move forward with clarity and reassurance.
Financial Settlements Sorting out finances after a relationship ends can feel overwhelming, especially when future needs must be considered. We explain how financial remedy proceedings work and what they involve. These proceedings are distinct from divorce and can address all aspects of your financial position. We work with you to pursue a fair and sustainable resolution.
Child Arrangements Our role is to help parents manage change while maintaining focus on their childrens needs. We provide clear advice to support balanced decision-making during emotionally challenging periods. From healthcare to holidays and family relationships, each issue is considered carefully. Our aim is to promote arrangements that are practical, fair and child-focused.
Reviews (8)
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Lizzie Underwood
Nov 19, 2020
A compassionate, competent and caring team of family lawyers who see the person rather than the poundsigns. Their transparent fee structure is very reassuring at a time when finances become a highly stressful matter.
Elizabeth Spencer
Nov 10, 2020
James and his team are highly skilled, professional and friendly. At what is the most stressful of times, they are calm and reassuring and always strive for the right result. I would recommend to anyone.
Lisa Horsfall-Buckley
Oct 17, 2020
Fantastic, professional and supportive service. Thank you so much
Julie Gilbert
Aug 28, 2020
James is a very kind & considerate lawyer whom shows his professionalism across all situations with his clients. He is very aware of the vulnerability of clients going through a stressful/worrying time and deals with this with the upmost compassion. I highly recommend James & his team.
Lorraine Whitehead
Apr 25, 2020
I have always found James and everyone at Paradigm Family Law professional, efficient and always striving to provide the very best service possible. In addition, their fixed fee services provide added peace of mind which is so important when requiring assistance with family law matters
Lewis Prager
Nov 19, 2019
I cannot thank James enough at Paradigm Family Law.
So helpful, attentive & efficient in all work they undertook for me and helped me complete a seamless child custody battle that I thought would not end.
The advice & guidance from James was second to none.
Highly recommend ! !
David Pickup
Sep 29, 2017
James Thornton gave me excellent advice on the phone.

I was very impressed that he gave me free good quality advice that saved me money.

The next time I need legal advice, I will be using James's Law firm.

Highly Recommended
Karen Higgins
Aug 12, 2017
Frank Arndt, was a consistent, honest, professional who enabled me to have the courage to be me for the first time in my marriage. I feel very lucky that he was referred to me through a very close friend.