Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Manchester
At Didsbury Family Law, we have been providing specialist family law services across South Manchester and beyond for over 25 years. Our small, dedicated team of solicitors offers personal attention to every case, combining extensive experience with a calm and supportive approach. Each team member is a qualified family law solicitor with more than 25 years of individual expertise, covering areas such as divorce, children arrangements, cohabitation agreements, wills, and probate.We prioritise clarity and empathy, explaining legal options in plain English while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Our focus on family law ensures clients receive targeted expertise and compassionate guidance during challenging times. We serve clients in Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, and throughout the wider Manchester area, treating every situation with care, discretion, and respect.
Services
Divorce
Financial Arrangements
Children Matters
Pre-nuptial Agreements
Wills & Probate
Separation Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- All legal work handled personally by experienced solicitors with over 25 years of individual expertise.
- Fixed-fee initial consultations and transparent cost explanations.
- Calm, reassuring approach tailored to emotionally challenging situations.
- Specialist focus on family law ensures targeted expertise and solutions.
- Trusted by clients across South Manchester and the wider UK since 2010.
What people say
Calm, practical approach
Personal attention to cases
Clear cost structures
Expertise in family law
Compassionate support
Services
Divorce
We provide expert legal guidance for divorce proceedings, helping clients understand their rights and options. Our solicitors support clients through financial settlements, asset division, and post-divorce arrangements. With a focus on practical solutions, we aim to minimise conflict and ensure fair outcomes tailored to individual circumstances.
Financial Arrangements
Our team advises on complex financial matters, including property division, pension splits, and maintenance agreements. We prioritise negotiated settlements to achieve fair outcomes while preparing robust court representation when necessary. Clients benefit from clear cost structures and transparent communication throughout the process.
Children Matters
We offer compassionate support for parenting arrangements, focusing on the child's welfare. Services include custody agreements, contact arrangements, and co-parenting strategies. Our solicitors advocate for solutions that balance parental rights with the child's best interests, ensuring stability and clarity for families.
Pre-nuptial Agreements
We draft and review pre-nuptial agreements to protect assets and clarify financial responsibilities. Our approach combines legal precision with sensitivity to personal circumstances. These agreements provide reassurance for couples entering marriage, particularly those with significant assets or complex financial situations.
Wills & Probate
Our solicitors provide clear guidance on will drafting, probate administration, and lasting powers of attorney. We help clients plan for the future and navigate estate management with compassion. Services are designed to ensure legal compliance while addressing individual family needs and wishes.
People
Hayley King
Solicitor
Qualified in 2000, Hayley specialises in divorce, financial settlements, and children's issues. She brings a calm, practical approach to family law, having led London firm departments before relocating to Manchester.
Daniel Bonsall
Solicitor
With over 20 years' experience since qualifying in 2001, Dan focuses on financial cases and pre-nuptial agreements. His background in criminal law enhances his strategic approach to complex family matters.
Sara Chanan
Solicitor
Sara has specialised in wills and probate for 25+ years. She provides compassionate advice on estate planning, inheritance, and elderly client matters, offering home visits when required for client convenience.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients in Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, across Manchester, and throughout the UK for family law matters.
Do you offer fixed-fee consultations?
Yes, we provide an initial family law consultation for a fixed fee of £120 (inc VAT), lasting approximately one hour.
How do you handle complex financial settlements?
Our solicitors focus on negotiated solutions for property division, pensions, and maintenance agreements while preparing thorough court representation when necessary.
Can you assist with child custody arrangements?
We specialise in creating parenting plans, custody agreements, and contact arrangements focused on the child's best interests and family stability.
What experience do your solicitors have?
All our solicitors have over 25 years' individual experience in family law, covering divorce, financial matters, children cases, and estate planning.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, we can arrange evening appointments for clients unable to visit during standard office hours for added flexibility.
