The 16 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Stockport & Nearby
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Charlotte Beck
Slater Heelis
Greater Manchester
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum...
Described as “insightful, resolute and with exceptional client-care skills”, Charlotte is an accomplished family law solicitor, recognised in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 as a ‘Next Generation Partner’. A Director in the firm’s Family team, she stands out for her tough negotiation skills in a wide spectrum of family and matrimonial matters including divorce, associated financial and property disputes, children cases, and cohabitation issues. Charlotte has particular strengths in cases involving significant or complex assets, including those involving off-shore trusts, tax and foreign property, as well as complex and challenging children matters. As an experienced collaborative law practitioner and a dedicated member of Resolution, Charlotte always works to resolve issues in a swift and constructive manner with the client’s best interests in mind. For cases where the opposition requires a firmer hand, Charlotte can be a tenacious and robust advocate in order to reach a fair outcome. Her professionalism and counsel are deemed exemplary and at the forefront of Charlotte’s approach is a focus on providing her clients with the help and support they need to navigate an emotional time in their lives whilst guiding them to a successful conclusion.
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We were very pleased with the excellent service
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Sarah Penman
Alfred Newton Solicitors
Stockport
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.3 score
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52 reviews
A Partner in the practice and Head of the Family Department, Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 1982 and has advised clients on a broad range of family issues throughout the course of her career. Her particular expertise lies in children matters and she has been a member of...
A Partner in the practice and Head of the Family Department, Sarah qualified as a solicitor in 1982 and has advised clients on a broad range of family issues throughout the course of her career. Her particular expertise lies in children matters and she has been a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme since its inception, enabling her to represent parents and children, through their Guardians or directly, in care proceedings brought by the Local Authority, and in private law Children Act cases.
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Extremely helpful, recommended to family who have been happy with their services
Very good service and get the job done
Really friendly and helpful
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Denise Pinder
MWG Solicitors
Stockport
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.0 score
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49 reviews
Client focused and personable, Denise is a highly competent and experienced Family Law Executive who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to her clients. With over 25 years’ experience, she is able to advise on matters relating to divorce, family finances, non-molestation/occupation orders, Children Act applications, TOLATA, changes...
Client focused and personable, Denise is a highly competent and experienced Family Law Executive who takes pride in offering tailored, practical advice to her clients. With over 25 years’ experience, she is able to advise on matters relating to divorce, family finances, non-molestation/occupation orders, Children Act applications, TOLATA, changes of name, separation agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Denise is praised for her calm and efficient manner and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients. Most of her work in the past has come from referrals from satisfied clients.
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Excellent advice
Denise have dealt my case with professionalism and with due diligence
Highly, highly recommend
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Nicola Fraser
Gorvins Solicitors
Stockport
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.1 score
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1057 reviews
Blending compassion with common sense and keen legal acumen, Nicola is recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family Law team, she has a 30 year career in advising and representing a range of clients on family related matters with...
Blending compassion with common sense and keen legal acumen, Nicola is recognised as a leading expert in the field of family law. Partner and Head of the Family Law team, she has a 30 year career in advising and representing a range of clients on family related matters with a specialism in financial settlements, including those with complex commercial aspects and pensions, as well as contentious private law applications in respect of children. A trained collaborative lawyer, Nicola looks to provide alternative routes to resolving family disputes without resorting to litigation. However, if required, she can expertly and robustly represent her clients in court. She also draws on her vast experience and knowledge to provide lectures, training and assistance to public sector organisations including the police, local authorities and charities. Nicola is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500.
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All the staff friendly
5 star service
Gorvins were professional throughout when dealing with my divorce
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Mark Higgins
Higgins Miller Solicitors
Stockport
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.2 score
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51 reviews
Co-founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm, Mark is dedicated to providing exceptional client service and sound, practical and realistic advice on a wide range of family and matrimonial matters. With 30 years' experience in family law, he offers assistance on divorce, separation, financial disputes and...
Co-founder and Managing Director of this specialist family law firm, Mark is dedicated to providing exceptional client service and sound, practical and realistic advice on a wide range of family and matrimonial matters. With 30 years’ experience in family law, he offers assistance on divorce, separation, financial disputes and children issues including Local Authority care proceedings, with the large majority of his caseload related to financial and children cases. Well versed in complex, financial issues arising from a separation or divorce, Mark supports his clients in finding creative solutions to problems and avoiding the expensive and emotionally draining court process where possible. His work also involves all aspects of children cases including complex issues of parental alienation, removal from the country and protection from domestic abuse. Mark prides himself on his attention to detail and the breadth and depth of knowledge that he can bring to each case.
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Provided excellent legal advice and court representation
High level expert help
Very good and efficient service
Shane Flannery
Clifford Johnston & Co
Heaton Moor
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.9 score
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125 reviews
With a strong reputation for constructive and innovative thinking and understanding the family dynamics behind every case, Shane has practised for over 20 years in the field of family and matrimonial law. He offers high quality advice on divorce, separation, the division of matrimonial assets, and children matters. His...
With a strong reputation for constructive and innovative thinking and understanding the family dynamics behind every case, Shane has practised for over 20 years in the field of family and matrimonial law. He offers high quality advice on divorce, separation, the division of matrimonial assets, and children matters. His work also involves advising on and drafting pre-nuptial agreements and cohabitation agreements. Shane is a former chair of The Stockport Law Society, the current chair of the Four Heatons Traders Group and a Dementia champion. He is also able to provide assistance in relation to wills, probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Professional service calm efficient with great communication
An abundance of empathy, support, sympathy, respect
Good honest solicitors, very transparent, always available and kept us informed
Hayley King
Didsbury Family Law
Didsbury
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.0 score
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8 reviews
Co-founder of this specialist family law firm, Hayley has earned a reputation as a highly respected divorce solicitor and family law professional. Boasting a 23 year career practising exclusively in family law, she offers legal advice on all family and matrimonial matters including divorce, cohabitee disputes, private law Children...
Co-founder of this specialist family law firm, Hayley has earned a reputation as a highly respected divorce solicitor and family law professional. Boasting a 23 year career practising exclusively in family law, she offers legal advice on all family and matrimonial matters including divorce, cohabitee disputes, private law Children Act issues, and financial settlements. Offering an excellent standard of service and adopting a clear strategy from the outset with identifiable goals and objectives, Hayley is devoted to working diligently to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. View the solicitor’s key information.
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I was given clear and straight forward advice from beginning to end
Excellent service from Hayley - discrete and reliable
Professional and excellent service
Vicki McLynn
Slater Heelis
Greater Manchester
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of...
Standing out in the field of family law with a career spanning over two decades, Vicki is an exceptional family solicitor and Partner at this widely regarded multidisciplinary law firm. Renowned for her expertise in complex cases, she provides advice and representation on divorce, separation, children matters, issues of domestic abuse and concerns around drugs and alcohol within families. Vicki is also extremely well-versed in negotiating financial settlements, often involving substantial assets and complex financial relationships, always striving to reach the best settlements for her clients. Often representing and protecting prominent clients and their children from media attention, she prides herself on her excellent level of service, offering empathy, sensitivity, and discretion alongside expert legal advice. Vicki is recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 and noted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth as a leading matrimonial and family lawyer. She is also a regular contributor to print and broadcast media on topical family law issues.
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Excellent service from the Slater Heelis Team
Professional in handling my case with a terrific result.
Would highly recommend
Susan Johnson
WTB Solicitors
South East Manchester
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.0 score
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161 reviews
Praised for her excellent communication skills, efficiency and eye for detail, Susan has been offering family law advice for over 25 years. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding her clients through divorce, separation, marriage annulment, financial disputes, cohabitee...
Praised for her excellent communication skills, efficiency and eye for detail, Susan has been offering family law advice for over 25 years. She has dealt with a wide range of cases, from the straightforward to the highly complex, guiding her clients through divorce, separation, marriage annulment, financial disputes, cohabitee issues, including the division of assets under Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act, and cases relating to children. Susan has also represented clients in divorce cases where family businesses are involved and where there are multiple properties, pension splitting and other assets. View the solicitor’s key information.
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Amazing, supportive and very helpful
They always fight for your side
Would recommend this solicitor
Ron Pundick
Rothwell & Evans
Sale
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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3.2 score
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17 reviews
A specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this highly regarded law firm serving the Stockport area, Ron has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of over 30 years of experience and knowledge. Well-known for his ability to...
A specialist family lawyer and divorce solicitor at this highly regarded law firm serving the Stockport area, Ron has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors for family matters and offers the added weight of over 30 years of experience and knowledge. Well-known for his ability to work with detailed and complex cases, he can assist with all aspects of divorce and separation, financial issues and matters relating to children. Ron is a committed member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme demonstrating his wealth of expertise in family law. His priority is to help support clients through an emotional time in their lives whilst taking a proactive and strategic approach to reach a successful outcome. Ron also deals with matters relating to wills, probate and estate administration.
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Caroline Swain
BPS Family Law
Hale
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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5.0 score
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21 reviews
Widely recognised as a leader in the field of family law, Caroline is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area, being the ‘solicitor of choice’ for representing ultra-high net worth and complex disputes throughout the UK and beyond. With an exceptional level of...
Widely recognised as a leader in the field of family law, Caroline is one of the most respected family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the area, being the ‘solicitor of choice’ for representing ultra-high net worth and complex disputes throughout the UK and beyond. With an exceptional level of knowledge, and known for her tenacious approach, she is instructed by a wide range of clientele, offering expert counsel on all matters relating to family and relationships. Caroline is particularly sought after for her experience on financial issues including applications for financial relief involving complex business structures, multi-national companies, family and charitable trusts, pre and post marriage acquired assets, inheritance and wider family wealth, property portfolios, overseas properties and inter family financial structures. She is also able to deal with applications for maintenance pending suit, enforcement of court orders, variation of court orders and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. With a strong network of exceptional barristers and King’s Counsel, commercial lawyers, accountants and pension experts, she is able to build cases on behalf of her clients, which are hard-hitting from the outset to the conclusion of the proceedings.
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Caroline has, not for the first time in my life, been fabulous
Extreme professionalism
Offered an amazing standard of service from start to finish
Fahad Tanveer
Nayyars Solicitors
Cheadle
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.6 score
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100 reviews
With a reputation for being calm, professional and sensitive, and for providing a high level of expertise to his clients in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner, Fahad is a widely regarded family solicitor. Head of the Private Client Department at this award-winning law firm, he undertakes a wide range...
With a reputation for being calm, professional and sensitive, and for providing a high level of expertise to his clients in a straightforward and pre-emptive manner, Fahad is a widely regarded family solicitor. Head of the Private Client Department at this award-winning law firm, he undertakes a wide range of cases involving divorce, separation, issues relating to children, and financial disputes, as well as other aspects of private client law work including immigration, general litigation and wills. Fahad brings a sensible and practical attitude to the legal process, reaching a compromise wherever possible, and always seeking the best possible solution for his clients and their families.
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Really took the time to understand and explain everything
They are very professional
All the hard work and patience to complete the case successfully
Carol-Anne Baker
Bridge Law Solicitors
Marple
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This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.7 score
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12 reviews
Offering a caring, friendly and professional service to her clients, Carol-Anne is a family law specialist who has been practising in this area of law for over 30 years. She offers advice and representation on a variety of matters including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation...
Offering a caring, friendly and professional service to her clients, Carol-Anne is a family law specialist who has been practising in this area of law for over 30 years. She offers advice and representation on a variety of matters including divorce, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes, domestic abuse, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Recognising that family law issues are often emotionally charged, she is dedicated to reaching negotiated settlements in an amicable and constructive fashion, abiding by the Code of Practice set out by Resolution, of which she is a member. Carol-Anne is also a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Advanced Accreditation Scheme and a member of the Only Mums and Dads panel.
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Caroline S Grierson
Whiting & Mason
Marple
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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3 reviews
Specialising in matrimonial and family law for over 20 years, Caroline combines her wealth of knowledge and expertise with a compassionate and calm approach to her cases. Partner and Head of Family Law, she practises in all areas of family law with a particular interest in the financial issues...
Specialising in matrimonial and family law for over 20 years, Caroline combines her wealth of knowledge and expertise with a compassionate and calm approach to her cases. Partner and Head of Family Law, she practises in all areas of family law with a particular interest in the financial issues following divorce and separation, especially medium to high-net-worth matters including business and high value pension assets. Caroline also has excellent knowledge in cohabitation disputes and children matters. She is highly recommended by her clients and colleagues who have praised her personal and sensible approach.
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Nic Eccles
Bannister Preston
Sale
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.5 score
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123 reviews
Head of the Family Department, Nic specialises in all aspects of family law and has extensive experience in dealing with divorce, separation, financial settlements and cohabitee disputes. With a career spanning 20 years, he is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and is committed to...
Head of the Family Department, Nic specialises in all aspects of family law and has extensive experience in dealing with divorce, separation, financial settlements and cohabitee disputes. With a career spanning 20 years, he is a member of The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme and is committed to helping his clients understand their options and to give advice in a clear and straightforward fashion without relying on jargon.
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Competence, reliability and great assistance
Amazing solicitors
He's very understanding and helpful and of course he knows his job
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Kirsten Bennett
Lund Bennett Family Law
Altrincham
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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10 reviews
Specialising in family law since 2007, Kirsten is Managing Director and co-founder of this niche family law firm. With a successful track record in representing hundreds of clients across a range of sectors, she provides high quality advice and assistance on family related matters including financial issues arising from...
Specialising in family law since 2007, Kirsten is Managing Director and co-founder of this niche family law firm. With a successful track record in representing hundreds of clients across a range of sectors, she provides high quality advice and assistance on family related matters including financial issues arising from a relationship breakdown, children disputes, cohabitation disagreements and divorce. She is particularly sought after for her expertise in acting for high-net-worth individuals who have valuable business and pension interests, as well as advising clients with relationships complicated by international, safeguarding or dependency matters. Kirsten is a member of Resolution and promotes a non-confrontational and collaborative approach to dispute resolution. She is known as an exceptional and astute practitioner, a supportive professional and a skilful negotiator with much of her work coming from recommendations from former clients, other solicitors and barristers.
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I have been kept informed at every process of the divorce
Empathy, support and compassion along this difficult journey
Truly professional, empathetic & intuitive service
Catherine Rodgers
Pluck Andrew Solicitors
Hyde
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.3 score
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66 reviews
One of the most highly regarded family solicitors in the Stockport area, Catherine brings a sensitive and sympathetic approach to her cases, with over 13 years’ experience and knowledge of family law. A Director at the firm, she is able to assist in both public and private law children...
One of the most highly regarded family solicitors in the Stockport area, Catherine brings a sensitive and sympathetic approach to her cases, with over 13 years’ experience and knowledge of family law. A Director at the firm, she is able to assist in both public and private law children cases, including care proceedings brought by the Local Authority. As a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, she is also able to provide representation to children, parents and other family members, making complicated situations less confusing and supporting her clients to see a clear way forward.
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Very helpful, gave good advice
Very good at what they do
Friendly staff
Lindsey Britland
McHale and Co
Altrincham
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.7 score
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313 reviews
Realistic, down-to-earth and sympathetic in her approach, Lindsey is a family law specialist and Partner at this highly regarded firm. Dedicated to offering jargon-free legal advice, she can assist with divorce and separation, cohabitation issues, disputes relating to children and finances, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Lindsey...
Realistic, down-to-earth and sympathetic in her approach, Lindsey is a family law specialist and Partner at this highly regarded firm. Dedicated to offering jargon-free legal advice, she can assist with divorce and separation, cohabitation issues, disputes relating to children and finances, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Lindsey strongly believes that court proceedings should be the last resort in most cases and endeavours to avoid this result wherever possible. However, if matters need to be taken through the court process, she has a wealth of advocacy experience which she utilises in order to reach an agreement at the earliest possible stage.
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Great service all round
Brilliant to have someone like her on your side
Always will to go the extra mile
Jane Tenquist
Myerson Solicitors
Altrincham
Serving Clients in Stockport
This family law solicitor is able to advise and represent clients in the Stockport area.
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4.1 score
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77 reviews
Renowned for her strong negotiation skills and described as an excellent strategist, Jane is a Partner and Head of the Family Team at this highly reputable law firm. She has over 33 years’ experience practising in family law and is particularly sought after for her specialism in complex financial...
Renowned for her strong negotiation skills and described as an excellent strategist, Jane is a Partner and Head of the Family Team at this highly reputable law firm. She has over 33 years’ experience practising in family law and is particularly sought after for her specialism in complex financial cases, often involving trust issues, inherited wealth and complex business issues. Her work also includes advising on and drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, frequently involving foreign jurisdictions. An active Resolution member, Jane is a firm believer of focusing on the main issues of a case, approaching it in a constructive, non-confrontational manner. She is listed as a ‘Leading Individual’ in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500, being described as “highly intelligent, personable, accessible and someone who you want on your side”.
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Family Law Glossary
Legal terms used on this page
Advocacy
Advocacy is the act of the solicitor (or more typically, a barrister) putting their client's case to the court. This may happen if a case cannot be resolved via negotiation between the clients’ solicitors (e.g. a divorcing couple cannot come to an agreement on how their finances should be divided), and so the case may then have to go to court in order for a judge to enforce a solution.
CAFCASS
CAFCASS is an acronym for ‘Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service’. It is a public body that exists to consider the best interests of the children involved in family law cases. The officers at CAFCASS offer advice to family courts on what they think is in the best interests of the children involved as a result of their enquiries into a family setting. In some cases they are asked to produce a report for the court with recommendations that include who the children should live with, and what time they should spend with the other parent.
Child Arrangements Order
A child arrangements order is a court order that defines who is responsible for the care of a child, including who they live with and how often the child will have contact the parents. This type of order can be necessary if the parents cannot agree on how to share the care of their child/ren.
Collaborative Lawyer
A collaborative lawyer is trained to represent their client through a collaborative divorce process or family dispute. The clients on both sides sign up to to the collaborative divorce process which can involve them and their lawyers attending four-way meetings in order to negotiate and reach a formal agreement that avoids the need for any court hearings.
Consultant Solicitor/Lawyer
A consultant solicitor provides services on a self-employed basis or as a contractor, but typically does so under the umbrella of a law firm. The client will be represented by a consultant solicitor in the same way as they would if the solicitor was an employee of the firm, but once the client pays the firm for the consultant solicitor’s services, the firm will typically pay the consultant solicitor’s business (e.g. a Limited Company) a percentage of those fees, rather than pay a salary. In most cases, the differences between a salaried solicitor and a consultant solicitor relate to how the consultant solicitor is employed and paid. There is little to no noticeable difference for the client.
Prohibited Steps Order
A prohibited steps order is a court order usually applies to a parent and prevents them from conducting certain activities with their child/ren who are under 16 years old (such as preventing the parent from removing the child from school, or them taking the child abroad, or changing their surname). It also prevents the parent from exercising their parental responsibility.
Resolution
Resolution is an industry body with a membership made up primarily of family lawyers. As members, the lawyers agree to conduct their work in line with Resolution’s Code of Conduct which is based on taking a “non-confrontational approach to family law issues”. This means that the lawyer actively tries to reduce conflict between the parties and encourages families to put the best interests of any children first.
Specific Issue Order
A Specific Issue Order is a court order that sets out how a specific question or issue regarding a child should be addressed by the parents. This could be a specific issue that the parents cannot agree on, such as which school the child should attend, or if certain medical treatment should or shouldn’t be administered. If the parents cannot agree, the court can enforce an answer via a Specific Issue Order.
TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)
TOLATA relates to disputes between two individuals who have lived together and now disagree on a matter relating to their cohabitation. Most commonly, this relates to disputes over who owns the property, what the split of ownership is, or who should remain in the property.
The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is a directory of solicitors and firms, broken down by geographic region and legal discipline. Solicitors are ranked in The Legal 500 based on their merit and experience, using publicly available information and information supplied by the firm. Annually, The Legal 500 issues awards to individual law firms and solicitors such as ‘Leading Individual’, ‘Recommended Lawyer’, ‘Rising Star’ and ‘Leading Firm’. It is worth noting that the ‘500’ in the name does not refer to the number of firms/solicitors that are ranked, which is actually a significantly larger number. Nonetheless, it is still a highly regarded award in the legal profession.
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