Business Details
Expert Family Law Solicitors in Altrincham
Established as a boutique family law firm, we specialise in divorce, financial remedies, and complex private children matters. Our team of Legal 500-ranked solicitors brings decades of combined experience in handling high-net-worth cases, international divorce proceedings, and child abduction disputes. With offices across Manchester, Cheshire, and London, we prioritise client-centric service, combining technical expertise with compassionate guidance.Our solicitors, including renowned practitioners like James Maguire and Denise Moran, are recognised for resolving intricate financial settlements, drafting prenuptial agreements, and advocating in cross-border custody cases. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain a tier-1 reputation for excellence in family law, ensuring transparent communication and tailored legal strategies to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.
Services
Divorce Proceedings
Financial Remedies
Child Arrangements
Prenuptial Agreements
International Family Law
Cohabitation Disputes
Domestic Abuse Cases
Highlights and features
- We handle complex financial remedy cases with technical precision and strategic insight.
- Our team includes Legal 500-recognised specialists in international divorce and child abduction cases.
- We prioritise transparent communication and tailored legal strategies for every client.
- Award-winning solicitors with expertise in high-net-worth and cross-border family law matters.
- Fixed-fee options available for select services to ensure cost predictability.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent approachable service
Expert in technical financial matters
Outstanding in complex private children cases
Significant force in financial remedy proceedings
Cool head during heated matters
Services
Divorce Proceedings
We guide clients through divorce and separation processes, including no-fault divorce, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our team handles complex cases involving high-net-worth assets, international elements, and contested disputes. With Legal 500-recognised expertise, we prioritise amicable resolutions while preparing robust litigation strategies when necessary.
Financial Remedies
Our specialists manage financial remedy cases, including property division, spousal maintenance, and business asset valuation. We excel in high-value cases involving trusts, corporate structures, and cross-border assets. The team's technical proficiency ensures fair outcomes while minimising emotional strain for clients navigating post-divorce financial arrangements.
Child Arrangements
We focus on protecting children's best interests in custody disputes, relocation cases, and abduction matters. Services include drafting parenting plans, negotiating contact arrangements, and representing clients in court. Our solicitors, including specialists in complex private children cases, combine legal expertise with sensitivity to family dynamics.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to safeguard assets before or after marriage. Our solicitors ensure legally binding documentation that addresses property rights, financial provisions, and inheritance considerations, tailored to individual circumstances while meeting legal enforceability standards.
International Family Law
Our team handles international family law matters, including divorce jurisdiction disputes, child abduction under Hague Convention cases, and enforcement of foreign financial orders. With expertise in domicile laws and cross-border asset division, we represent clients in complex multinational family law disputes requiring coordinated international legal strategies.
People
James Maguire
Founder & Solicitor
Recognised Legal 500 specialist in financial remedy cases and international child relocation matters. Leads complex divorce proceedings with technical precision, combining over two decades of family law experience in Manchester's legal sector.
Denise Moran
Lead Solicitor
Standout Wilmslow-based practitioner handling financial provision and private children cases involving trusts and corporate structures. Ranked for excellence in family law by Legal 500, with expertise in high-net-worth divorce settlements.
Henry Venables
Senior Solicitor
Knutsford-based legal expert representing clients in financial disputes and children matters, including cohabitation conflicts and wealth protection strategies. Recognised for pragmatic solutions in contested family law cases.
Abigail Reynolds
Specialist Solicitor
Altrincham-based outstanding practitioner focusing on complex private children cases, including international relocation and abduction disputes. Combines compassionate advocacy with rigorous legal analysis for optimal client outcomes.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements, international family law cases, and domestic abuse matters.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for select services, including specific divorce proceedings and document drafting.
How do you handle international divorce cases?
Our team has extensive experience in cross-border disputes, including jurisdictional challenges, international child relocation, and enforcement of foreign orders.
Are your solicitors legally accredited?
We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and our team is recognised in the Legal 500 directory for family law excellence.
What locations do you serve?
We operate from offices in Altrincham, Manchester, London, Knutsford, Stockton Heath, and Wilmslow, serving clients nationwide.
