There can be times in life when family problems arise, and we require help from legal experts. Whether you are dealing with a complex divorce or a family dispute, our recommended panel of lawyers are here to help you by providing advice and representation across all areas of family law. This includes divorce, finances, domestic abuse, and child arrangements.

We will look to resolve your case effectively and sensitively through clear communication, cutting out any legal jargon. If needed, our family law solicitors will guide you through litigation and work to find solutions that minimise conflict and costs.

A family law solicitor specialises in handling cases related to family matters and offer a wide range of legal services in this area. These cases include a range of family law, including, family finances, separation, divorce, marriage, domestic violence, and matters concerning children, such as child arrangements after a divorce or separation, or when social services are involved with your family.

A family law solicitor can provide assistance, advice, and dispute resolution to instructing clients throughout a dispute to obtain the best possible outcome on their case. Our panel of highly recommended family law solicitors in Bury focus on resolving disputes outside of court, favouring arbitration and mediation, as family law cases are often highly sensitive.

The fees charged by a solicitor for their family law services can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the amount of work required.

In most cases, you will also be expected to pay a court fee. The amount of this fee will depend on the type of case you are pursuing. You will also be required to pay the fees for your solicitor. Many of the expert solicitors on our panel offer a fixed fee for their services. This will be discussed with you before you agree to proceed with your case.

Unless your case involves domestic abuse, child abduction, or if a party is at risk of homelessness, you are unlikely to qualify for Legal Aid in England and Wales. However, Legal Aid may be available for mediation in certain situations.

Find out if you are eligible for Legal Aid here.

Our panel of leading family law solicitors based in Bury and beyond can assist with a range of family matters, providing cost effective solutions.

Divorce 

Relationship breakdowns bring up a lot of issues to consider, from financial settlements, disputes over prenuptial agreements, separation agreements and to the sharing of childcare. Ending a marriage or civil partnership is rarely simple and can be a particularly difficult experience for everyone involved, including the couple and their families.

Our panel firms have the expertise and experience required to guide you throughout the divorce process. They can assist from applying for a divorce right through to finalising the divorce and dealing with any financial issues or pre nuptial agreements.

Ancillary/ financial relief 

Ancillary relief refers to a process which is related to divorce proceedings where the divorced couple deal with the division of assets and resolve any financial disputes.

Financial relief proceedings are not dealt with during divorce proceedings as they are a separate matter; however, they may run at the same time as the divorce proceedings.

Whether you are looking to protect high value assets or simply resolve the division of property like your family home, our family law solicitors in Bury are here to help.

Child arrangements

The breakdown of any relationship is particularly challenging, especially when children are involved. It is essential for parents to reach an agreement on child contact and parental responsibility. Our panel of solicitors can provide legal advice and assistance in applications for child arrangement orders. Alongside Child Arrangement Orders, our panel of solicitors may also assist with Care Proceedings, Specific Issue Orders and Prohibited Steps Orders.

We have a panel of specialist family law experts in the North West, who have many years of experience of dealing with all types of family law issues so you can have peace of mind that your case will be dealt with professionally and with empathy. They will guide you through the legal process, supporting you in making difficult decisions with care and understanding.

Each solicitor we work with is highly experienced and authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). They are all registered in England and Wales.

Please contact our highly skilled family law team today using the form at the top of the page to find out if a family lawyer from a law firm on our panel could help on your case and resolve your issue. Most of the solicitors on our panel will offer a free initial consultation. While we may not always be able to connect you with a panel firm based in Bury, all of our firms are equipped to provide remote assistance.

If you need legal assistance on a matter which is not family law related, we would recommend using the Law Society Find a Solicitor tool.

Please note that we are not a firm of solicitors. We have a panel of family law firms who we may pass your case on for a fee. Expert Family Law will not charge you, the client, for our service of passing on your case.