Divorce Solicitors in Manchester & Sale
The decision to separate is never easy. Our highly skilled and compassionate divorce solicitors in Manchester and Sale are here to help you navigate the process and provide clear, honest legal support through your separation.
Talk to one of our team members on 0330 111 3131
We’ll support you through your divorce
We recognise that the prospect of a divorce can be daunting for those in an unhappy marriage. Our divorce solicitors cannot advise you on your relationship’s future, but we can provide reliable and valuable legal advice for your separation, divorce or dissolution.
Our helpful divorce solicitors in Manchester and Sale are all members of Resolution, an organisation of lawyers and other professionals committed to the constructive settlement of family disputes.
This means that we will always make every effort to minimise any acrimony that could otherwise detract from your case and cause an avoidable delay in formalising your divorce and financial settlement.
Furthermore, we have a deep understanding of how concerned you may be about the impact of a divorce on your children, your well-being, your business, or your finances generally.
As such, we endeavour to ensure that all of our clients receive clear, tailored advice which enables you to consider all your options and ultimately help plan for your future.
For advice and support, please complete our contact form or call 0330 111 3131.
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Our services
In addition to dealing with all the legal matters involved with conducting a divorce, we also offer a range of family law services to suit the individual requirements of your case. This includes:
- Divorce proceedings: We’ll support you through every step of the legal process in a divorce, whether there is a mutual agreement or the divorce is contested. We’ll protect your interests and guide you through – from submitting a statement to gaining a conditional order (formerly a Decree Nisi), followed by a final order (formerly known as a Decree Absolute). If required, we can provide representation in court.
- International proceedings: The divorce process can differ slightly for individuals and couples living in another country or holding assets abroad. We can help in such cases, and you can learn more about international divorce here.
- Jewish divorce: One of our team members specialises in divorce for Jewish families.
- Islamic divorce: One of our team members specialises in divorce for Muslim families.
- High-net-worth divorce: Those with considerable assets, public reputations or complex business arrangements may require specialist support from our high-net-worth divorce team.
- Financial settlements: We’ll help you agree and settle on a financial arrangement to end the marriage. We’ll account for all the assets owned by your partner and yourself, from pensions, businesses, investments, properties, and more. Find out more about financial settlements.
- Asset tracing: If your partner hides assets, you may not receive a fair financial settlement. We can help you uncover all of the assets owned by your partner to ensure everything is disclosed properly. Find out more about asset tracing.
- Child arrangements: If children are involved, we can help with sensitive issues such as where they live, maintenance payments, and parental rights (including grandparents). Find out more about child arrangements.
- Mediation: After you’ve agreed to separate, our mediation team can help you and your partner decide how to proceed. This can aid your post-separation relationship and future communications, with the practicalities of the divorce process often planned and agreed upon during the mediation sessions. Find out more about mediation.
- Arbitration: If there are contentious issues that you’re struggling to resolve as part of your divorce, you may want to consider bringing in an independent arbitrator. Arbitrators review the facts of the case, consider the issues, hear evidence, and then make a legally binding decision. It’s often quicker, easier and less expensive than going through the courts. We can act as arbitrators if required. Find out more about arbitration.
- Spousal maintenance: We can assist in making or defending any application for spousal maintenance during divorce proceedings. Find out more about spousal maintenance.
Furthermore, we will recommend other professionals when required. This may include actuaries regarding pension valuations, specialist forensic accountants to uncover any hidden assets your partner may have tried to conceal, or experienced financial advisers to help you plan for the future.
Where are we based
We have two offices across Greater Manchester, so you can meet one of our divorce solicitors at a location that best suits you.
In the city centre, we have an office on Deansgate, a 10-minute walk from Manchester Victoria train station, or just five minutes from the tram stops at Exchange Square and St Peter’s Square.
We also have an office in Sale, on Cross Street. We’ve previously had two other offices in Sale, and we’ve been an active part of the local community for over 100 years.
For those based elsewhere, we have several satellite offices that we operate on an appointment-only basis. This includes locations in Leeds, Liverpool, London, Sheffield, and York. These offices mean we can provide truly national coverage for our services.
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Highly rated and trusted by our customers
“My experience with Slater Heelis was a great one. I had one-on-one time with my solicitor, Amy, who made me feel heard and listened to what I wanted and helped me reach these goals easily. Throughout each stage, I was updated, and any questions I had were responded to quickly.” – Zenub
“Thanks for guiding me through a very difficult divorce process. The input was always timely and professional. The costs were transparent from the start. Ultimately a good outcome was achieved in what could have been a very messy protracted case.” – Suhail
“Very good solicitors for my divorce. Kim Aucott, over the course of several years, sensibly took me through my divorce settlement. She was clear with my expectations so that I could focus on the issues that mattered.” – Richard
Meet our divorce lawyers
With offices in Manchester and London, we work with couples across the UK and internationally, so contact us today to understand how our divorce solicitors can support you through the process from start to finish.
Talk to our team by filling out a contact form or calling on 0161 969 3131.
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