Family and child law
Expert support for families across the North EastFamily and child law services
More ways to resolve family mattersWe offer collaborative law, mediation, and family law arbitration alongside our core family law services. For more information, please contact Hilary Macandrew. Legal Aid may be available for some of the below services and each client will be advised as to their eligibility for Legal Aid on their initial visit.
Family law
Including Cohabitation, pre-nuptial, and post-nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, and dissolution of civil partnerships.
Child law
Including parental rights and responsibilities, residence and contact for children, adoptions, permanence actions, Relocation, and specific family issues.
Why work with us
Trusted since 1993
We have built a reputation for reliable, practical legal advice. Our experience means we anticipate problems before they arise and find solutions that work.
Local to you
We are where you are. Meet face-to-face with people who understand the communities, families, and businesses of the North East.
Plain speaking
We explain your options clearly without unnecessary jargon. Legal matters may be complex, but understanding your position should not require a law degree.
Experts who listen
We combine large firm capability with small firm accessibility. Skilled solicitors who take the time to listen and genuinely want to help.
Family specialists
We handle sensitive family matters with care and discretion. Our accredited specialists in family law and child law help you through difficult times with practical advice and genuine support.
Full legal service
We handle family, criminal, corporate, property, and private client matters under one roof. No referrals to other practices, no repeated explanations, no coordination headaches.
Our family and child law experts
Calum Slessor
LLB (Hons), Dip LP, NP Associate-
Family and child law
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Private client
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Commercial
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Property
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Robyn Gibb
MA, LLB, Dip LP Trainee Solicitor
Family mediation
Criminal defence
Don't just take our word for it
“Grant Smith Law represented me when I was trying to secure residence of my daughter to stay with me. This was a very stressful time however with them on my side I was confident that my daughter would remain with me and as such that was the case. I can't recommend Grant Law Smith enough for everything they have done for me and my family. I am very thankful for their service.”
“During a civil case to ensure residence of my granddaughter with her father, he was represented by Margaret Nash. The Family Law Department is exceptional, they truly understood our concerns for my granddaughter and their professionalism shone through every step of the way. They were able to guide both my son and I through the process and kept us informed of every action we needed to take, with regards to not only the case but also seeking legal aid at that time. We were also reassured that should we need to return for further legal support and representation, that a payment plan could be set up to ensure that my son could be represented again if no legal aid available. I would highly recommend Grant Smith Law Practice.”
“I would just like to say a huge thank you for all your help over the years with my case and helping to fight for [my daughter’s] rights. I really do appreciate everything you did so a huge thank you once again.”
“Thank you so much for your help and wisdom over the past 11 months. Your advice and professional guidance has been so very appreciated.A situation I never thought I'd ever find myself in, thank you for helping me navigate to a new chapter for myself and my boys. I will always be very grateful.”
