Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Stockport
Higgins Miller Solicitors is a progressive family law firm based in Stockport, serving clients across Manchester, Cheshire, and England and Wales. Established to provide expert legal guidance during complex family matters, we specialise in divorce, child custody disputes, domestic violence cases, and financial settlements. Our team of accredited solicitors combines decades of collective experience with a compassionate approach, ensuring clients receive both robust legal representation and empathetic support.We are registered Legal Aid providers, offering accessible justice to eligible clients, and provide a fixed-fee initial consultation to demystify legal processes. Client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, clear communication, and successful case outcomes, reflecting our commitment to resolving family law issues efficiently while prioritising client well-being.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Domestic Violence
Wills
Legal Aid
Highlights and features
- We are registered Legal Aid Solicitors with specialist family law accreditation
- Our fixed-fee first appointment offers accessible legal advice at 120 + VAT
- Accredited Law Society specialists in child custody and financial settlements
- Proven track record in high net worth divorce and complex domestic abuse cases
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional communication and successful case outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
What people say
Fantastic standard of legal advice
Highly recommended
Exceptional professionalism
First class knowledge
Satisfactory outcome
Services
Divorce
Our specialist divorce solicitors provide expert guidance through marital dissolution processes. We handle uncontested divorces from 595 + VAT plus court fees, complex high-net-worth cases, and LGBTQ+ family law matters. Clients benefit from our Legal Aid accreditation and fixed-fee initial consultations, ensuring transparent costs and accessible justice while protecting their financial and parental rights.
Financial Settlements
We specialise in resolving financial disputes during relationship breakdowns, covering property division, pension splits, and maintenance arrangements. Our solicitors negotiate binding consent orders and enforce financial agreements, with expertise in prenuptial/postnuptial contracts. Fixed-fee options and Legal Aid availability ensure accessible solutions for securing long-term financial stability post-divorce.
Child Arrangements
Our Law Society-accredited specialists handle child custody disputes, contact arrangements, and adoption processes. We represent clients in court proceedings, mediation, and grandparents' rights cases, prioritising children's welfare while protecting parental interests. Our team has extensive experience in complex care proceedings involving local authorities and social services.
Domestic Violence
We provide urgent legal protection for domestic abuse victims through non-molestation orders and harassment injunctions. Our solicitors handle cases involving coercive control, online abuse, and forced marriage, offering confidential support and court representation. We work with specialist agencies to ensure client safety while navigating complex legal procedures.
Wills & LPAs
Our fixed-fee wills and lasting power of attorney services ensure clients' wishes are legally protected. We draft comprehensive wills to prevent family disputes and create LPAs for health and financial decision-making. The service includes expert guidance on inheritance tax planning and asset protection, with clear pricing agreed upfront.
People
Mark Higgins
Solicitor and Managing Director
With over 20 years' experience in family law, Mark leads our team as Managing Director. He specialises in complex divorce cases and high-net-worth financial settlements, combining legal expertise with strategic problem-solving. His client-focused approach ensures clear communication and practical solutions tailored to individual needs.
Maria Taylor
Solicitor and Director
Maria brings 15 years of family law experience to her role as Director. She specialises in child custody disputes and domestic violence cases, holding Law Society accreditation in children's law. Known for her empathetic yet determined representation, she consistently achieves favourable outcomes for vulnerable clients.
Anastazia Kriticos
Solicitor
Anastazia focuses on divorce proceedings and financial settlements, with particular expertise in prenuptial agreements. She qualified as a solicitor after seven years in legal aid family law, bringing practical insights into accessible justice solutions for separating couples.
Zhara Shah
Solicitor
Zhara specialises in domestic abuse cases and child protection matters. She works closely with social services and local authorities in care proceedings, advocating for clients' rights while ensuring child welfare remains paramount throughout legal processes.
Annie Stringer
Trainee Solicitor
Annie supports our family law team while completing her training contract. She assists with case preparation and client consultations, bringing fresh perspectives to our practice while developing expertise across all areas of family law.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law, covering divorce, child custody, financial settlements, domestic violence protection, and wills/LPAs across Stockport and the UK.
Do you offer Legal Aid services?
Yes, we're one of the UK's few family law firms still offering Legal Aid services. We'll assess your eligibility during your initial consultation.
What's included in your fixed-fee divorce package?
Our £595 + VAT package covers divorce proceedings with no disputes over finances or child arrangements, including court fee preparation and documentation.
Do you handle cases outside Stockport?
Yes, we serve clients across Manchester, Cheshire, and throughout England and Wales from our Stockport base.
What's the process for making a will?
We offer fixed-fee wills through one-on-one consultations, ensuring your assets and wishes are legally protected with clear, straightforward pricing agreed upfront.
