Business Details
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Manchester
As a dedicated family law practice, we specialise in guiding clients through emotionally challenging legal matters with compassion and expertise. Our team of solicitors provides tailored support for relationship breakdowns, including divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, and prenuptial agreements. We prioritise transparency in pricing and communication, ensuring clients understand their options without hidden costs or complexity. With offices in Altrincham and Manchester, we serve clients nationally and internationally, offering fixed-fee services and mediation to resolve disputes efficiently.Our approach combines legal proficiency with empathy, as demonstrated by numerous client testimonials praising our ability to navigate complex cases while safeguarding client well-being. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering accessible, jargon-free advice. Whether handling domestic abuse cases, international family law matters, or pension disputes, our focus remains on achieving outcomes that protect clients' interests and future stability.
Services
Divorce Law
Children Law
Prenuptial Agreements
Mediation Services
Cohabitation Disputes
Finances and Divorce
Family Protection Orders
Spousal Maintenance
Declaration of Parentage
International Family Law
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our team provides compassionate and empathetic legal support
- We specialise in complex family law cases including international elements
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 811865)
- We offer fixed-fee services for predictable legal costs
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional advocate
Compassionate and empathetic
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and supportive
Services
Divorce Law
Our specialist solicitors guide clients through divorce proceedings with sensitivity and legal precision. We handle financial settlements, asset division, and complex pension disputes while maintaining client confidentiality. With transparent pricing structures and a focus on minimising conflict, we aim to achieve fair outcomes that protect clients' long-term interests. Our experience spans both straightforward and high-net-worth divorce cases across England and Wales.
Children Law
We specialise in creating child-focused legal solutions for custody, visitation rights, and schooling decisions. Our team negotiates parenting plans that prioritise children's welfare while respecting parental rights. We handle urgent matters involving child abduction risks and domestic abuse protection orders. Clients benefit from our established relationships with family mediators and court-appointed guardians to ensure comprehensive representation.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our solicitors draft legally binding prenuptial agreements that protect financial assets in case of relationship breakdown. We provide clear guidance on disclosure requirements and enforceability standards. The service includes detailed reviews of existing agreements and postnuptial arrangement negotiations. Clients receive cost-effective packages with fixed-fee options for both standard and complex international agreements.
Mediation Services
We facilitate constructive mediation sessions for family disputes involving property division, child custody, and financial support. Our certified mediators help clients reach mutually acceptable solutions without court intervention. The process maintains privacy while reducing emotional stress and legal costs. We provide neutral venues in both Manchester and Altrincham offices for comfortable negotiations.
Cohabitation Disputes
Our team resolves property and financial disputes for unmarried couples separating after cohabitation. We specialise in complex cases involving shared businesses, property investments, and child custody arrangements. Services include drafting cohabitation agreements and representing clients in claims under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA). We provide clear guidance on rights that differ from married couples.
People
Kirsten Bennett
Managing Director
Family law specialist with extensive experience in divorce proceedings, child arrangements, and financial settlements. Recognised for compassionate client support and successful outcomes in complex cases involving domestic abuse and international elements.
Charlotte Percy
Solicitor
Experienced family law practitioner focusing on child custody matters and prenuptial agreements. Provides clear legal guidance while maintaining empathetic client relationships, particularly in high-conflict separation cases.
Hollie Aspinall
Legal Executive
Specialises in financial settlements and pension disputes during divorce proceedings. Known for meticulous case preparation and achieving favourable outcomes in complex asset division matters.
Breeze Sweetman
Paralegal
Supports clients in mediation processes and cohabitation disputes, focusing on practical solutions for property and financial arrangements following relationship breakdowns.
Sam Ishaq Forsyth
Trainee Solicitor
Assists with international family law cases and child arrangement orders, bringing fresh perspectives to complex cross-border custody and relocation matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation disputes across England and Wales.
Do you offer fixed-fee services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for many family law services including prenuptial agreements, divorce proceedings, and child arrangement negotiations to ensure cost predictability.
Are your services available outside Manchester?
While based in Manchester and Altrincham, we represent clients nationwide and handle international family law matters involving cross-border custody or financial disputes.
How do you handle urgent family law matters?
For urgent cases involving domestic abuse or child safety, we prioritise immediate consultations and can arrange emergency court applications within statutory timeframes.
What qualifications do your solicitors hold?
Our team includes Solicitors Regulation Authority-registered practitioners with specialist family law accreditation, plus legal executives with advanced diplomas in family practice.
