Family lawyers and divorce solicitors Knutsford, Cheshire

Deciding to instigate the divorce process isn’t a decision that’s taken lightly. So, whether you want to start divorce proceedings, or you’ve received divorce papers, you’ll appreciate having expert support that is delivered with sympathy and compassion to help you through this trying time.

It’s likely that the divorce process will be new to you. Many aspects of divorce will feel unfamiliar, from the archaic legal language through to the many forms that will eventually need to be completed and posted. The divorce process can often do more to provoke frustration, rather than to offer clarity, so it’s for this reason that we take great care to provide guidance on the emotional, legal and practical challenges that lie ahead whilst outlining the next steps so that you can move forward to achieve the outcome you need.

We can provide guidance on completing the divorce petition, and on responding to it. We can also help you through negotiating financial settlements (also known as divorce settlements) and child custody (child arrangement orders). Our expert team is based in offices located on Chelford Road (WA16 8GS) so we’re well placed to help you if you’re looking for divorce solicitors in Knutsford and Cheshire.

We understand just how emotional and overwhelming this period of time can be. Whether you’re applying as a sole applicant or together with your spouse as joint applicants, having an expert by your side can make all the difference. Our Knutsford divorce solicitors will guide you through the application in a way that makes sense to you. This way, you feel confident in your choices. 

Being served a divorce application is incredibly emotional – for some people, it signifies the end of their relationship. When you’re already in your feels, ensuring you respond to your application correctly isn’t always easy.  

Our divorce lawyers will be able to discuss the application in terms that you understand. By doing this, you’ll be able to respond accurately and ensure you have the best outcome for you and your family. 

Read our guide to responding to a divorce to find out more. 

Following a divorce, among the most emotive of issues that need to be handled is that of child arrangements (formerly known as child custody). While this process can be challenging, it’s important that wherever possible, an amicable solution is reached so that a child arrangement order can be finalised to provide much-needed closure.

Family law matters like these can be contentious, so having the support of a child law specialist can make all the difference. An expert in child law can provide guidance on what a fair and workable arrangement might look like for you and your family while drawing up child maintenance terms to suit you that are likely to be accepted by your ex-partner.

Our Knutsford child solicitors have extensive experience in child custody cases and have seen a variety of solutions to suit every situation, no matter how niche. Our goal is to get the best outcome for your children and to help you to maintain a positive relationship with your ex-partner where possible.

Our team has helped so many Knutsford couples with their financial settlements. As we’ve been helping UK families with their family law matters for over 50 years, we know the best way to reach a financial settlement you’re happy with.  

We’ll work alongside you to unpick your financial ties. For example, we’ll discuss any trusts or investments, international assets, properties (including the marital home), pensions, as well as assets you had prior to marriage. This way, you have everything you need to live your very best life after divorce. 

From complex financial ties to high-net-worth clients, no matter your circumstances, we can help. 

Also known as a ‘prenup’, prenuptial agreements can be an awkward topic to deal with, but they’re designed to protect the assets of both parties should the worst come to pass and provide great peace of mind. Our prenup lawyers can help you to understand what can, and cannot, be included in a prenuptial agreement and the likely impact this may have for the management of your wealth, finances and overall estate. If you have complex financial affairs that you would like to see protected with a prenuptial agreement, book in a consultation with our family law team today.

Taking the decision to end a civil partnership will feel like a very scary and ‘final’ step. While some people are familiar with the concept of divorce, comparatively, the path to dissolving a civil partnership can seem much less clear.

The path to dissolving a civil partnership is known as dissolution, and this can only be instigated after you’ve been in the partnership for a year. You will be entitled to all the same benefits and entitlements as those who get divorced, and so thought will need to be given to the arrangements made for your children and the sharing of assets. To support you through the dissolution process, our civil partnership solicitors can provide practical guidance to help you to achieve your desired outcome.

Our expert family law solicitors have decades of experience in family legal services, as well as access to hundreds of years of expertise from our teams across the country. We’re the UK’s largest family law specialist, delivering tailored divorce service and expertise, locally to you.

Our client-centric approach has seen us recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for our commitment to outstanding client service and client success.

Often the best outcomes are achieved through amicable resolutions, where positive relationships persist long after your need for us had ended, so our Altrincham lawyers are members of Resolution; a network of legal experts who are committed to promoting a constructive approach to dispute resolution that focuses on meeting the needs of the whole family and achieving a positive outcome.

Clients frequently cite our compassion, empathy and our ability to deliver the ‘hard facts’ and clear guidance they need to move forward with their case, and their lives. To hear more about what our clients think about us and our approach, watch our video here.

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