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Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Liverpool
Berkson Family Law was established in the 1930s as Louis Berkson and Globe Solicitors, one of Liverpool's earliest legal practices still operating today. Our firm has evolved through decades of dedicated service, expanding our expertise in family law while maintaining a client-centric ethos. Specialising in complex family matters, we provide tailored legal guidance on divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse, and public law proceedings. Our team includes accredited specialists like Adele Schofield, a Law Society Children Panel member with over 20 years' experience.We combine historical expertise with modern legal practices, offering compassionate support and strategic representation. With a focus on family law since 2002, we have become one of the UK's leading specialist practices in this field. Our solicitors are committed to protecting clients' interests through amicable resolutions or robust advocacy when required. We serve clients across Liverpool and surrounding areas, maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors in family law matters.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Financial Settlements
Child Arrangements
Care Proceedings
Emergency Protection Orders
Adoption Cases
Domestic Abuse Orders
Cohabitation Disputes
Grandparent Rights
International Relocation
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years' experience in children's law matters
- Specialist family law practice since 2002
- Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Offer legal aid assessments for eligible clients
- Provide compassionate support for complex family disputes
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Our experienced divorce solicitors handle all aspects of marital dissolution, including financial settlements and child custody arrangements. We prioritise amicable resolutions while providing robust representation when required. Clients receive tailored advice to protect their interests during this challenging process.
Child Arrangements
We specialise in creating practical child custody solutions that prioritise the child's welfare. Our solicitors guide clients through court applications, mediation, and enforcement of existing orders while maintaining focus on long-term family dynamics.
Emergency Protection
Our team handles urgent child protection cases involving local authorities. We represent clients in care proceedings and emergency court applications to ensure children's safety while protecting parental rights throughout the legal process.
Domestic Abuse Orders
We provide immediate legal protection for victims of domestic abuse through non-molestation and occupation orders. Our solicitors handle emergency applications while offering ongoing support for related family law matters.
Adoption Cases
Our adoption specialists guide clients through the complex legal process of adopting a child. We represent prospective adopters, foster carers, and birth parents in court proceedings to ensure legally secure family placements.
People
Adele Schofield
Partner
Specialist children's law solicitor with over 20 years on the Law Society's Children Panel. Leads complex child arrangement cases and public law proceedings with particular expertise in care proceedings.
Darren Matthews
Senior Solicitor
Experienced family law practitioner qualified since 2003. Handles divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody matters with a focus on achieving practical solutions for clients.
Erin Spadafora
Solicitor
Specialises in family law with particular experience in child arrangement disputes and domestic abuse cases. Provides clear legal guidance while maintaining sensitivity to clients' emotional circumstances.
Questions
What family law services do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce proceedings, child arrangements, care proceedings, domestic abuse orders, adoption cases, and international child relocation matters.
Can you handle emergency child protection cases?
Yes, our team handles urgent child protection matters including emergency care proceedings and protection orders through immediate court applications.
Do you offer legal aid assessments?
We provide legal aid eligibility assessments for qualifying family law cases, including care proceedings and domestic abuse matters.
Can you help with international child relocation?
Our solicitors advise on legal requirements for taking children abroad, including consent procedures and court applications for international relocation cases.
