Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Liverpool
Berkson Family Law has been a trusted name in family law since its establishment in the 1930s. Our dedicated team, led by experienced solicitors like Adele Schofield, who has over 20 years on the Law Society's Children Panel, specialises in guiding clients through complex family law matters with compassion and expertise. We focus on delivering tailored solutions for divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse cases, and more, combining decades of experience with a commitment to client-centric service. Our practice has evolved to concentrate exclusively on family law, ensuring we provide specialist knowledge and support. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client care.With offices in Liverpool, we serve clients across the region, offering both in-person and remote consultations. Our approach balances legal rigor with empathy, recognising the emotional challenges clients face. We are committed to safeguarding client interests through transparent communication and strategic legal representation. Our team's expertise extends to emergency protection procedures, adoption, and local authority interventions, ensuring comprehensive coverage of family law needs. As one of Liverpool's longest-standing family law practices, we remain dedicated to evolving with our clients' needs while upholding our founding principles of integrity and individual care.
Services
Divorce
Financial Matters
Child Arrangements
Care Proceedings
Adoption
Emergency Protection
Cohabitation Advice
Local Authority Cases
Grandparent Rights
International Relocation
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We offer over 90 years of combined experience in family law since 1930
- Our team includes specialists on the Law Society's Children Panel
- We provide tailored legal strategies for complex family law cases
- We handle emergency protection procedures with urgent court interventions
- We offer legal aid assessments for eligible clients
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Society's Children Panel
Services
Divorce
Our experienced divorce solicitors handle all aspects of marital dissolution, including financial settlements and child custody arrangements. We prioritise amicable resolutions while ensuring robust representation in contested cases. Clients receive clear guidance on their rights and obligations throughout the process.
Child Arrangements
We specialise in creating child-focused arrangements covering residence, contact, and decision-making responsibilities. Our solicitors advise on legal frameworks and negotiate practical solutions that prioritise children's welfare during parental separation.
Emergency Protection
Our team handles urgent child protection cases involving local authorities. We represent clients in emergency court proceedings to secure safe living arrangements and challenge inappropriate interventions while ensuring children's immediate safety.
Domestic Abuse
We provide specialist support for victims seeking non-molestation and occupation orders. Our solicitors handle emergency applications and offer comprehensive legal protection strategies against various forms of domestic abuse.
Adoption
Our adoption specialists guide clients through formal adoption processes, including applications, opposition proceedings, and foster care transitions. We ensure compliance with legal requirements while supporting families through emotional and procedural challenges.
People
Adele Schofield
Partner
Specialist children law solicitor with over 20 years on the Law Society's Children Panel. Leads complex child arrangement cases and public law proceedings with expert legal insight.
Darren Matthews
Senior Solicitor
Experienced family law practitioner with 20+ years' experience. Handles divorce settlements and complex financial matters with strategic legal expertise and client-focused approach.
Erin Spadafora
Solicitor
Specialises in child custody disputes and local authority interventions. Provides clear legal guidance on parental rights and court procedures with compassionate client support.
Megan Williams
Solicitor
Emerging family law expert completing legal practice training. Assists with divorce proceedings and cohabitation agreements while developing specialist knowledge in child protection cases.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, child arrangements, domestic abuse protection, adoption, care proceedings, and local authority interventions. Our Liverpool-based team handles all aspects of family law with specialist expertise.
Can you handle emergency child protection cases?
Yes, our solicitors manage urgent child protection matters including emergency protection orders and care proceedings. We provide immediate legal representation for parents and guardians in crisis situations.
Do you offer legal aid for family law cases?
We conduct legal aid assessments for eligible clients. Our team helps determine financial eligibility and guides clients through the application process for family law matters.
How do you handle divorce financial settlements?
We negotiate fair financial settlements considering property division, spousal maintenance, and child support. Our solicitors ensure comprehensive asset evaluation and advocate for equitable outcomes in divorce proceedings.
Can grandparents obtain legal custody rights?
Yes, we advise grandparents on obtaining child arrangements orders. Our solicitors help formalise custody arrangements through court applications when necessary to protect children's best interests.
Reviews (4)
Jamie-Leigh Evans
Apr 30, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Once court has finished they dismiss your case when u want to withdraw you child care order your not aloud legal aid would not recommend they messed my case up and I won't be contacting this poor team of staff again
Once court has finished they dismiss your case when u want to withdraw you child care order your not aloud legal aid would not recommend they messed my case up and I won't be contacting this poor team of staff again
Jamie Leigh Evans
Jun 24, 2020
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Critical:Quality
Not had a good experience with berson family law they never followed my instructions and wrote down my statements in there own words would not recommend this service
Not had a good experience with berson family law they never followed my instructions and wrote down my statements in there own words would not recommend this service
Jackie Cliffton
Nov 04, 2019
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Brilliant solicitors. I don't think I could have gotten through our difficult family situation without there amazing team.
Sean Brogan
Aug 22, 2019
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Fantastic, professional and timely understanding advice. Couldn't recommend Berkson family law's team more! Thanks again.
