Kingston Family Law

Firm Details

Managing Partner: Claire Withers

Number of Partners: 1

Number of Associate Solicitors: 2

Number of Paralegals: 1

Office location: Beverley, East Yorkshire

Firm Overview

Kingston Family Law is a dedicated boutique legal practice specialising exclusively in family law matters. Known for its compassionate approach and strong advocacy, the firm provides tailored legal solutions to clients navigating some of life’s most challenging transitions. With a deep understanding of the emotional and financial complexities involved in family disputes, Kingston Family Law combines professionalism with empathy to deliver results that protect clients’ rights and promote fair outcomes.

The practice was established in 2025 by Claire Withers, who has over 20 years’ experience in family law, and with the aim of providing personal and tailored support to ensure clients are empowered to be able to make informed decisions with confidence.

At the heart of Kingston Family Law’s practice is a commitment to personalised service. Each client receives attentive guidance, clear communication, and strategic representation tailored to their unique circumstances. The firm’s reputation is built on trust, integrity, and a results-driven approach that prioritises both legal success and client well-being.

Whether managing complex litigation or supporting families through cooperative negotiation, Kingston Family Law stands as a steadfast advocate for fairness, respect, and resolution in all family law matters.

The team includes Claire Withers (Partner), Alicia Baron (Associate Solicitor), Ryan Revell (Associate Solicitor) and Melanie Dawes (Senior Paralegal and Client Manager) who work from a unique office in Beverley. The office, Hodgson House is in the heart of Beverley Town and overlooking the Beverley Minster.

Clients

The practice predominantly deals with complex high value cases acting for business owners, CEO’s, landowners, farmers, entrepreneurs and senior professionals.

Principal areas of work

The firm’s areas of expertise include divorce and separation, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse, spousal support, property disputes, agreements including pre/post nuptial and separation agreements. Kingston Family Law also advise clients alongside mediation and in relation to all forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution.

Practice Areas

Divorce and separation

Kingston Family Law assists clients in navigating the legal and emotional challenges of separation and divorce. The firm provides clear advice on rights and obligations, helping clients reach fair settlements while minimising conflict.

• Advice on separation
• Separation agreements
• Divorce applications
• Recognition of foreign divorce

Financial settlements

• Financial settlements on divorce
• Advice on future financial support
• Financial provision for children
• Advice on pre/post acquired and inherited assets
• Freezing injunctions for assets
• Financial Court proceedings
• Family businesses
• Pensions

Children and Family

The firm prioritises the best interests of children, working to establish parenting plans that support stability, healthy relationships, and cooperative co-parenting.

• Child arrangements (negotiated or within Court proceedings)
• Advice alongside mediation
• Enforcement of Court Orders
• Emergency and protective Orders
• Relocation (internal; within UK and external; outside of UK)
• Specific issues, such as schools or health

Wealth protection and unmarried couples

Kingston Family Law drafts and reviews prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements that protect clients’ interests and clarify financial expectations in relationships.

• Pre and post nuptial agreements
• Cohabitation agreements
• Wealth protection advice on divorce and separation
• Property disputes

Domestic Abuse and Injunctions

Mediation and NCDR

Emphasising amicable resolution, the firm supports clients who wish to resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation and all other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution avoiding unnecessary litigation when possible.

Contact

Managing Partner: Claire Withers

Office

Beverley Office

Hodgson House, 21 Flemingate, Beverley, HU17 0NP

Tel: 01482 762698

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