Northern Family Law Support
Our Fees
How Much Will It Cost?
Our fees take account of the time spent. Generally, our fees are calculated on the basis of the time spent at specific hourly rates. We charge in units of 10 minutes, rounded up.
We charge a flat hourly rate of £130 per hour ex VAT for our time spent delivering your services. We charge for travel time at £65 per hour ex VAT plus travel expenses of 45p per mile ex VAT.
We will charge separately for photocopying, scanning, printing and postage. We charge 20 pence ex VAT per sheet of A4 that is photocopied, scanned or printed.
We reserve the right to use external service providers for document reproduction, scanning, couriering, and other administrative functions and to charge you for the cost we pay for these.
To keep our fees low we do not have an office with meeting rooms with all the associated overheads. We can meet you in your home, a coffee shop or hire a meeting room.
We are not Solicitors or Chartered Legal Executives. We do not have legal qualifications. This means that you do not have the right to complain to the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Legal Ombudsman if you are unhappy with the services we provide. You retain your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 to make a claim against the firm if you feel the service provided falls short of the standard a reasonable person would expect.
Free initial 30 minute consultation
Where to find us:
Northern FLS Ltd,
11 Orchard Terrace,
Chester le Street,
DH3 3JU
Call Us:
+44 (0)7342 979477
Email Us:
help@northernfamilylawsupport.co.uk
Get in touch
See What Our Clients Say...
Gillian Richardson
07:37 05 Nov 25
I simply cannot thank David enough for all of his support
Response from the owner 15:58 05 Nov 25
Hi Gillian It is my absolute pleasure to support you on your case. Step by step we will get there! Kind Regards Dave
Megan Hastie
18:04 03 Nov 25
Response from the owner 15:58 05 Nov 25
Hi Megan thank you for your review. Very much looking forward to supporting you on your case in the future. Kind Regards Dave
Andrew Baker
17:43 30 Sep 25
Firstly this is an honest and true review as always, what can I say but this I am truly honored and privileged to have met Dave at Northern Family law he is the most genuine honest guy and from day 1 he has had my best interests at heart his knowledge of family law is absolutely outstanding but moreover he is a compassionate and caring person who will give you his honest verdict I can’t recommend him highly enough all I can say is this if you are ever in a situation where you need this kind of help and guidance look no further than Dave at northern Family law he is the best by far
Response from the owner 08:00 01 Oct 25
Hi Andrew thank you so much for sharing this and for such kind feedback. Having been through divorce myself twice before, I know what people are feeling and going through, and helping people through their situation, on every step of the journey, to get to a better place, is what motivates me and drives me. 
Nick
19:21 24 Sep 25
I instructed David because of other reviews and I was not disappointed. The quality of his applications, written statements and analysis was incredible. I have used family solicitors before and David is just better. The one thing I was nervous about was speaking in court as he is a Mckenzie Friend so cant speak for me. I should not have worried. For each of my three hearings he worked with me to prepare a verbal summary to read to the judge. In court I answered the judges questions about things only I knew the answer to , but when legal questions came up I was able to ask Dave how to respond. The judges are fine with this. I cannot recommend David enough. Thank you for everything
Response from the owner 07:52 25 Sep 25
Hi Nick I was very proud of how you spoke in court. Your confidence grew hearing by hearing. The family court is nothing like the criminal courts or how courts appear on TV as you discovered. it is much more supportive; no gowns or wigs! The Judge was patient with you, listened to you, and gave you time to speak to me in court when you needed help. What really worked too was that you were in control of what you said to the Judge but your ex wasn't. She used a solicitor who made several factual mistakes and one major gaff and you ex could do nothing about it as she had representation so could not speak in court to correct the solicitor. We got a great outcome and it was a real pleasure working with you. Stay in touch but I hope that we never have to meet again in a professional capacity!
Ailsa Judd
17:57 11 Sep 25
Dave is a brilliant support. He really takes the time to get to know every detail needed and provides extensive knowledge. Not only is his guidance excellent but he's also a great moral support. I would recommend him to everyone going through the family court process.
Response from the owner 13:33 12 Sep 25
Hi Ailsa It was a pleasure working with you and supporting you over the last few months. You were great to work with and were fantastic in court. So glad we got to a good place and a good outcome for you. 
Lisbeth Hooker
18:47 15 Aug 25
Would highly recommend David, he helped with child arrangement order, he is brilliant at what he does, thank you so much
Response from the owner 07:57 16 Aug 25
thank you so much Lisbeth. I am just really pleased that you got the outcome that is in the best interests of your family. Thank you for choosing to work with us and thank you for your recommendation. All the Best Dave 
Christine Talbot
15:28 14 Aug 25
Dave helped me with a DV case. He was personable, knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me confidence in court and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Will definitely being using him again moving forward. Thanks again.
Response from the owner 18:18 14 Aug 25
Hi Christine it was lovely meeting you and I am glad you felt confident with me alongside too. You were fantastic in court, and I am glad we will be working together in the future as and when you need me. Thank you once again. Best Regards Dave
Hannah Laverick
19:39 13 Jul 25
Dave was very helpful and informative from the start! He made me feel at ease with my the process and kept me up to date with everything! He replies are very quick - which does help when your feeling anxious
Thank you Dave for your everything
Thank you Dave for your everything
Response from the owner 20:35 15 Jul 25
Hi Hannah thank you for such a kind review. We do our best to be accessible and reply quickly. If you need us we are there as you know, whatever time or whatever day. It is a pleasure helping you and continuing to help you.
Jack Kershaw
15:32 17 Jun 25
I am beyond thrilled with my experience with Dave at Northern Family Law Support. With a divorce, I looked at options with solicitors and was dumbstruck and beaten by the fee's they were asking. In reality, i didn't need a solicitor, I needed a legal advisor to hold my hand through the whole process and tell me what to do. This isn't a service I could find anywhere else is my area?
Dave was incredibly reassuring and supportive throughout the whole process, especially me being on the autistic spectrum I struggled a lot with what to do. He listened to my story and advised me on the best way to proceed with my case. Me, my daughter and my family are incredible grateful for his help!
All this, and he is only a fraction of the cost of what a solicitor would have cost me. He is a legend and I will definitely recommend his services.
Dave was incredibly reassuring and supportive throughout the whole process, especially me being on the autistic spectrum I struggled a lot with what to do. He listened to my story and advised me on the best way to proceed with my case. Me, my daughter and my family are incredible grateful for his help!
All this, and he is only a fraction of the cost of what a solicitor would have cost me. He is a legend and I will definitely recommend his services.
Response from the owner 22:11 17 Jun 25
Hi Jack thank you for your feedback and such kind words. It was a pleasure and a privilege to both meet you and your family and help you navigate through your case, and to achieve the right outcome for you and your family. All the very Best Dave Northern Family Law Support 
Jessica Highmoor-Broughton
13:20 24 Apr 25
Highly recommend, Dave has been a huge support to my auntie and has made what felt like a really complex process simple. He takes the time to listen and understand and has been excellent and keeping in touch with both myself and my auntie as I support her through this process. Thank you Dave
Response from the owner 16:15 24 Apr 25
Hi Jessica thank you for these words. It was a real pleasure to meet your Auntie and help guide her through this work, and I will of course be keeping a close eye on matters through to their conclusion. All the very best David Northern Family Law Support 
Alexandra Curtis
11:43 08 Apr 25
If I could add more stars I would! 5 is simply not enough , Dave is very supportive listens to everything and makes the whole process of court smooth and straight forward I felt in safe hands , he is very intelligent and knowledgeable! Knows what he is talking about , he is just brilliant , 1000 percent recommend and will only use Dave moving forward
Response from the owner 13:21 08 Apr 25
Hi Alex. Thank you so much for these lovely words. We achieved a lot in the last 24 hours and it has been a pleasure working with you and seeing such good progress on your case. All the very best. Dave 
Rebecca Parker
09:58 09 Feb 25
From first speaking to Dave I knew we had made the right choice as a family for the best support throughout family court. Dave listens, writes and understands extremely well and is always very professional in all aspects. Dave was always there for reassurance and made a difference to our lives and helped guide us through one of the most difficult times. We cannot recommend him enough! If you need support and reassurance northern family law is the support you need. Thankyou for everything ❤️
Response from the owner 16:50 09 Feb 25
Hi Rebecca Thank you so much for your lovely message. It has been a real pleasure supporting you and your family over the last 6 months and getting to know you all on this journey. I am just so pleased for you all that you got the right outcome too in what were very complex proceedings. Thank you for choosing us and thank you for recommending us. All the best for you and your family in the future. Dave 
jon rackham
09:27 21 Dec 24
Absolutely brilliant service provided by David from start to finish every stage was explained in layman's terms helping to get through a particularly stressful situation very professional and also very affable
Response from the owner 07:48 22 Dec 24
Hi Jon. Thank you so much for your message. Delighted to work with you and help you through this. All the Best Dave
Barry Round
11:57 20 Dec 24
Dave is an extremely knowledgeable guy.
He is very friendly and supportive, a good listener and also really good at bringing valid points to the table.
He is much cheaper than solicitors, I cannot recommend him enough.
He is very friendly and supportive, a good listener and also really good at bringing valid points to the table.
He is much cheaper than solicitors, I cannot recommend him enough.
Response from the owner 12:19 20 Dec 24
Hi Barry Thank you so much for your review. It is a pleasure working with you and your family on your case and I look forward to supporting you in reaching a conclusion. All the Best Dave
Rebecca Elizabeth
10:07 20 Dec 24
Response from the owner 12:21 20 Dec 24
Thank you Rebecca. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year with your family and we will catch up in the New Year. All the Best Dave
Damian
19:20 06 Oct 24
Dave sorted me out a really good deal on my divorce. He supported me in the negotiations , helped me do the form E and then all the papers at the end to send to through to the judge to get a final consent order.
Response from the owner 22:11 06 Oct 24
Hi Damian. Thank you for the feedback. Glad you were pleased with the outcome! 
Meg
13:01 06 Oct 24
David helped me out when I needed to get a Child Arrangements Order when I moved to a different part of the country. Me and my ex could not agree on a plan so he made the application for me, went to court with me and helped secure a new contact arrangement for me and my child.
Response from the owner 16:28 06 Oct 24
Hi Meg. Thanks for you review. It was a challenging case and one where I am delighted you got the outcome you wanted. 
Jennie Pope
19:54 27 Sep 24
David helped me resolve a very complicated situation involving an international element. He is really good at problem solving and working out what to do in complex situations. Cant recommend him highly enough !
Response from the owner 20:40 27 Sep 24
Thanks Jennie. Pleasure helping you on this. 
Yuliya Petrychenko
22:10 11 Sep 24
Dave is amazing. His knowledge of family law is vast. He is friendly, a good listener, writes really well and is able to work out the really important points to bring to the judge. He is much cheaper then solicitors. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Isa Bella
09:34 17 Jul 24
Dave was amazing and supportive. He has vast expertise and is very knowledgeable. While my world was falling apart, Dave was with me all the way. He is so caring. He helped me with domestic abuse, my divorce, finances and child custody issues. I totally recommend him.
I
07:39 11 Jul 24
Provided an excellent and affordable service to make my divorce application and also helped me sort out child custody
Louise A
08:47 30 Jun 24
I was in an abusive relationship. I was quoted thousands of pounds by a firm of solicitors to go to court to try and get protection. I couldnt afford this. David did the work with me for much less. He wrote the application with me, wrote my witness statement with me and came to court with me. I got the protection I needed. Recommend him. He is very understanding, friendly and writes very well. I could not have done this without him. Thank you !