Family Law Solicitors
As one of the country’s largest and most respected family law teams, JMW is ready to help you. Our expert lawyers are prepared to guide and support you and your family as you navigate family law.
With over 100 years of combined experience across the team, we are recognised by the leading legal directories, including the Legal 500, Chambers and Partners and the Spear’s 500. Our solicitors offer pragmatic, empathetic advice across the spread of family law services.
We have over 40 family law experts based in offices in Manchester, Liverpool and London; we can assist you wherever you are in the country.
To speak to one of our specialist family law solicitors, call us on 0345 872 6666, or complete our online enquiry form and we will call you back at a time convenient for you.
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Divorce
If you are considering a divorce, are already separated and thinking about your next move, or are partway through the process and need some guidance, the divorce solicitors at JMW can help. We understand that getting divorced is about so much more than sorting out the paperwork to bring your marriage to an end. It is about your home, your family, your choices, and your future.
We support our clients throughout the process and are always on their side. Right from the start, we will work with you to identify the key issues and the best way to resolve them - whether that means arrangements for the children, joint assets or anything else you may be concerned about. Our team is experienced in all areas of family law and we understand the sensitivity that is required to effectively deal with such issues. We can help to facilitate the legal process for your divorce and can proceed with seeking financial settlement if applicable.
Financial Settlements
We can advise on your entitlement to a financial settlement and help to explain what financial settlement you might receive.
Child Arrangements
Legal matters involving children range putting in place appropriate contact arrangements to defending applications to remove a child from the country to prevent your family from being separated. We will work with you to preserve your relationship with your child and advise on how to best navigate the stress of having your relationship with a child put at risk. We work with parents and family members who may hold parental responsibility.
Prenuptial and pre-partnership agreements
Our team will help you to draw up a fair prenuptial agreement that secures your assets and property in the event of a divorce..
Offshore Assets
Financial assets stored offshore can complicate financial settlements. We will help you to understand your legal responsibilities regarding such assets. We can also help those looking to prove that their partner holds offshore assets and have them included in a settlement agreement.
Injunctions
we help those suffering from domestic abuse or harassment to apply for an injunction and restrain a family member’s ability to contact them.
Further examples of cases we frequently deal with include, but are not limited to:
- Cases with an international element - with our deep knowledge of UK law, we can work in conjunction with clients from abroad to ensure they have the best chances of success when dealing with any international family law legal process. We have connections with specialists in EU law, US law and laws from countries further abroad.
- Surrogacy and fertility law advice - if you are planning to expand your family through adoption or an alternative method of conceiving a child, our specialist family solicitors will help you to navigate the legalities of such and ensure you understand what your responsibilities are.
- Unmarried/cohabiting families - we will help unmarried couples or families living together to understand how they can protect themselves legally in the event of a death or separation.
- Cohabitation agreements - signing a cohabitation agreement is a way to ensure the safety of your assets in the event of a family dispute. We can help those cohabiting couples to understand the legal requirements of such an agreement and guide them through the process.
- Civil partnerships - we can help clients whose civil partnerships break down and advise them on the financial settlements they are entitled to.
- Non-court dispute resolution - we regularly recommend that our clients try to resolve matters without going to court. If you are in a situation where a dispute has arisen, we will attempt to resolve the matter through mediation and discussion
For those who need lawyers for family court issues, JMW’s team is ready to help.
FAQs About Family Law Solicitors
- What is a family lawyer?
A family lawyer - or family solicitor - is a legal professional who has a deep understanding of family law and who can help you with any legal issues you may have that fall under family law.
Family law issues can affect financial security or relationships, and the professional family law team at JMW works to help families use the law to support their needs. For example, a family lawyer may help a family member to become more connected with their family by applying for a court order that allows them to formalise contact arrangements for their children. Or, a family lawyer may guide a couple through the process of divorce.
- Do I need a solicitor for family court?
While you are not required by law to have a legal representative in court and can represent yourself, it is advisable to seek the expertise of a family law solicitor. Family law cases are highly complex matters and can have far-reaching repercussions in terms of financial cost and effects on your family. By seeking family law advice, you can be confident that you have a professional in your corner who will be supporting you through what can be a stressful time as well as using their extensive experience to navigate the legal process and meet your objectives.
Talk to Us
For legal advice from our experienced and dedicated family law solicitors, get in touch with us by calling 0345 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form to request a call back.
