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Your Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Manchester
Lund Bennett is a dedicated family law practice committed to providing tailored legal solutions with compassion and expertise. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in navigating complex family matters, including divorce, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements, and domestic abuse cases. We prioritise transparency in pricing, often offering fixed fees to ensure clarity for our clients.With offices in Altrincham and Manchester, we serve clients nationally and internationally, combining legal proficiency with empathetic support to guide families through challenging times. Our approach focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances to deliver outcomes that protect their interests and well-being.
Services
Divorce Law
Child Arrangements
Prenuptial Agreements
Cohabitation Disputes
Spousal Maintenance
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed fee arrangements for transparent legal costs.
- Our team specialises in complex family law cases with empathy.
- We provide tailored advice for national and international clients.
- Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
- We prioritise client well-being alongside legal expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Truly professional
Empathetic & intuitive service
Supportive throughout
Excellent legal advice
Compassionate negotiator
Services
Divorce Law
Our divorce law services guide clients through relationship breakdowns, addressing financial settlements, pension disputes, and legal proceedings. We prioritise amicable resolutions while advocating for fair outcomes in court when necessary. Clients benefit from transparent fixed-fee options and expert legal representation tailored to their circumstances.
Child Arrangements
We specialise in negotiating child living arrangements, visitation rights, and educational decisions. Our approach focuses on the child's best interests while supporting parents through emotionally challenging processes. We assist with mediation and court representation to establish sustainable parenting plans.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our solicitors draft legally binding prenuptial agreements to protect assets in case of relationship breakdowns. We provide clear guidance on financial rights and responsibilities, ensuring agreements meet legal standards while addressing clients' specific needs and future security concerns.
Cohabitation Disputes
We resolve financial and property disputes for unmarried couples separating, including drafting cohabitation agreements. Our services cover asset division, child support, and legal protections for unmarried partners navigating complex relationship endings without marital legal frameworks.
Spousal Maintenance
Our team advises on spousal financial obligations during and after divorce proceedings. We help establish fair maintenance arrangements considering factors like relationship duration, financial disparities, and living standards to ensure equitable long-term solutions for both parties.
People
Kirsten Bennett
Managing Director
Managing Director with extensive family law expertise, specialising in complex divorce cases and child arrangement disputes. Demonstrates exceptional empathy while achieving favourable outcomes for clients facing domestic abuse situations and high-conflict separations.
Charlotte Percy
Solicitor
Specialist solicitor focusing on financial settlements during divorce proceedings. Provides clear guidance on asset division and pension disputes while maintaining client-focused approach throughout lengthy legal processes involving multiple court hearings.
Hollie Aspinall
Solicitor
Experienced in handling international family law cases and complex child custody arrangements. Works closely with clients requiring urgent protection orders while navigating cross-border legal challenges related to family matters.
Breeze Sweetman
Trainee Solicitor
Supporting clients with cohabitation disputes and prenuptial agreement preparations. Assists senior solicitors in court proceedings while developing expertise in financial remedy applications and mediation processes.
Sam Ishaq Forsyth
Consultant
Senior legal consultant offering strategic advice on complex family law matters. Provides specialist knowledge in high-net-worth divorce cases and intricate financial settlements, mentoring junior team members while maintaining client relationships.
Questions
What areas of family law do you specialise in?
We specialise in divorce, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and spousal maintenance cases, handling both straightforward and complex family law matters.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee arrangements for divorce proceedings, separation agreements, and prenuptial contracts to ensure cost transparency for our clients.
Can you handle urgent family law matters?
We prioritise emergency cases involving domestic abuse and child protection, offering immediate legal support through injunctions and urgent court applications.
How do you support clients during difficult cases?
Our team combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance, providing regular updates and emotional support throughout proceedings while maintaining professional representation in court.
Do you operate outside Manchester?
While based in Manchester, we represent clients nationwide and internationally, particularly in cases involving cross-border child arrangements and multinational asset divisions.
What qualifications do your solicitors hold?
Our solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, with specialist training in family law and memberships to relevant legal associations for ongoing professional development.
Reviews (7)
Claire Watson-Brown
May 03, 2021
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An excellent experience at Lund Bennett. A divorce is a difficult time in anyones life. Kirsten Bennett delivered a truly professional, empathetic & intuitive service. Straight forward, no nonsense & simple. Everything was explained and presented clearly, Kirsten worked very hard to keep cost to a minimum. Overall very good value for money. Thank you
Emma Cairney
Jan 07, 2021
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Kirsten from Lund Bennett came highly recommended to me. The swift, professional manner in which she dealt with my case made a very difficult situation much more bearable and I cant thank her enough for this. The emotional support she provided was as valuable as her legal expertise. I couldnt recommend her any higher and I will be straight back to her if I have any future issues.
Stephanie Jones
Oct 20, 2019
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Lund Bennett came highly recommended to me by several previous clients.
Kirsten and the team have provided excellent and professional representation throughout at a difficult time. Their support and understanding has meant so much to me. I would not hesitate to recommend Lund Bennett to anyone needing a family law solicitor.
Kirsten and the team have provided excellent and professional representation throughout at a difficult time. Their support and understanding has meant so much to me. I would not hesitate to recommend Lund Bennett to anyone needing a family law solicitor.
E. London
Oct 14, 2019
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I think this solicitors has a black hole because all emails and paperwork disappear at their convenience. Really not on,, Totally unprofessional and unacceptable
Sam Rogers
Aug 14, 2019
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Hopeless!! I left countless messages with Claudia Price and nothing !!! Not a professional firm wouldnt recommend.
Judith H. Hughes
Aug 18, 2018
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Thank you for your support so far Claudia and Sharon. The case has been hard for me but your support and patience has been amazing. Truly professional throughout
Pete Davies
Aug 02, 2017
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First class family law firm based in the centre of Altrincham (they also have an office in Manchester city centre). Friendly, supportive and proactive team of solicitors. I recommend 100%.
