Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Family Law & Conveyancing Services in Cheshire
Established in 1997, Susan Howarth Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice specialising in family law, conveyancing, and probate services. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a client-centred approach, ensuring tailored solutions for complex legal matters. Recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, we maintain Lexcel accreditation for excellence in practice management. Our solicitors, including Directors Susan Howarth and Victoria Poole, bring specialist accreditations in family law and mediation, alongside a commitment to accessible justice through Legal Aid provision.With a focus on empathy and efficiency, we serve private and publicly funded clients across Cheshire and the North West, offering both traditional legal expertise and innovative mediation services to resolve disputes amicably.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Probate Services
Wills & Trusts
Care Proceedings
Mediation Services
Commercial Property
Elderly Client Services
Civil Partnership
Cohabitation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years' experience in family law and conveyancing
- Our solicitors are ranked in national legal directories including The Legal 500
- We offer accredited mediation services for dispute resolution
- Lexcel-accredited practice management ensures quality service delivery
- Specialist accreditations in domestic violence and children law matters
Associations and certifications
- The Legal 500
- Chambers & Partners
- Lexcel
- Resolution
- Law Society Family Panel
- Law Society Children Panel
What people say
Caring and knowledgeable
Excellent efficient service
Kept informed throughout
Stress-free process
Professional and discreet
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law team handles divorce, separation, financial settlements, and child arrangements with sensitivity and legal precision. We provide clear guidance on pre- and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence protection, and mediation services. Clients benefit from our Legal Aid accreditation and recognition in national directories, ensuring expert representation in emotionally challenging cases.
Conveyancing
We offer comprehensive residential and commercial conveyancing services, including freehold/leasehold transactions, remortgaging, and lease extensions. Our proactive approach ensures smooth property transfers with regular client updates. The team handles complex matters like buy-to-let transactions and landlord-tenant disputes, combining technical expertise with accessible client communication.
Probate Services
Our probate specialists assist with will creation, estate administration, and lasting powers of attorney. We guide clients through inheritance tax planning and care fee arrangements, prioritising clarity in complex matters. The service includes court of protection applications and tailored advice for elderly clients requiring additional legal safeguards.
Mediation Services
Accredited mediators help resolve family disputes and financial settlements without court proceedings. We facilitate constructive negotiations on child arrangements, property division, and spousal maintenance. Our mediators hold specialist credentials in domestic violence matters, ensuring safe environments for sensitive discussions while maintaining legal compliance.
Care Proceedings
We represent families in local authority child care investigations and court proceedings. Services include emergency protection orders, adoption arrangements, and kinship care advice. Our solicitors, recognised in legal directories, combine advocacy skills with compassionate support during investigations, ensuring clients understand their rights and responsibilities throughout the process.
People
Susan Howarth
Head of Family Department
Founder with 25+ years' family law experience, previously in probation and social services. Ranked in The Legal 500 Hall of Fame and Chambers & Partners, specialising in complex divorce and child protection cases.
Victoria Poole
Family Law & Mediation
Leading solicitor with expertise in family mediation and police federation cases. Ranked in Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, specialising in high-conflict child arrangements and financial settlements.
Nicola Deakin
Solicitor
Specialist in family law matters including domestic violence cases and complex custody disputes. Provides Legal Aid-eligible services with a focus on vulnerable clients.
Lisa Kingston
Solicitor
Probate and elderly client specialist with experience in wills, trusts, and care fee planning. Offers compassionate guidance on inheritance tax and lasting powers of attorney.
Sonia Rickard
Associate Solicitor
Adoption and care proceedings expert, Resolution-accredited specialist in children law. Represents families in local authority investigations and court proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, probate, wills, trusts, and care proceedings for elderly clients.
Do you offer Legal Aid services?
Yes, we have Legal Aid Agency contracts for eligible family law and care proceedings cases.
Can you help with property transactions?
Our conveyancing team handles residential and commercial property sales, purchases, and lease extensions across Cheshire.
Do you provide mediation services?
Yes, we offer accredited family mediation for divorce settlements and child arrangement agreements.
Are you accessible for disabled clients?
We provide fully accessible facilities and support for clients with accessibility requirements.
