Our work
No one goes into marriage expecting to separate and it can be an incredibly difficult and emotional time for everyone involved. Based in Liverpool, our expert team of solicitors offers sensitive, pragmatic and straightforward advice to help guide you through the often stressful process of separation or divorce, including same sex divorce or civil partnership dissolution.
We’ll help you understand your options and our solicitors will be with you every step of the way, from your first consultation through to resolution.
We work with our clients to support them with many aspects, including:
- Advise whether you are able to divorce/dissolve the civil partnership
- Advise on international divorce/dissolution
- Represent you in divorce/dissolution proceedings
- Defend divorce/dissolution proceedings
- Advise you on associated issues such as resolution of finances on divorce, separation agreements, children disputes and drafting wills
Arrange a consultation:
Our award-winning family team provides sector-leading services and advice, guiding our clients through the very best solutions for them. We build long-lasting relationships based on mutual trust, respect and results. Get in touch with our team of experts to arrange a consultation.
“I am a Family Court Advisor. I have instructed solicitors at MSB for a number of years and have found their approach to family cases professional, informed and courteous.”
Understanding the issue
We recognise that the breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership can be a traumatic time for any individual, not only emotionally, but also in dealing with practical and financial arrangements, which for many can be new and unfamiliar.
In most cases the divorce or dissolution of the civil partnership will proceed uncontested and without you needing to attend court. Our team of expert solicitors will guide you through the process to reduce any stress. With their expertise, a divorce/dissolution of a civil partnership can usually be finalised within six months from the date court proceedings are issued.
The more complicated part of the relationship breakdown to resolve relates to the arrangements in respect of the children and the settlement of matrimonial finances. Both of these issues can take time, as there are many things to consider. Frequently both of these issues can be dealt with through negotiations but if necessary, our team of experts in Family Law can guide you and represent you within children and financial remedy proceedings.
Additionally, we offer collaborative law as an option to separating couples, which involves matters being resolved through face to face meetings with both clients and their legal representatives being present. This helps guide separating couples as amicably as possible and reach a solution that is right for them and their family, in many instances without the need to attend court.
We are also able to refer separating couples to a specialist mediation service where they will receive assistance and guidance in resolving matters without court intervention.
Why MSB?
Our award-winning Family team provides sector-leading services and advice, guiding our clients through the very best solutions for them. We build long-lasting relationships based on mutual trust, respect and results.
The MSB team has developed a reputation for being one of the most trusted in the North West and is recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. It now contains more than 40 professionals so we can offer you a high level of service.
Funding options
We understand that legal costs can add further pressure for individuals considering divorce or separation. We offer a range of payment options to help you manage those costs and we have a demonstrable track record in obtaining Legal Aid on behalf of our family law clients.
We’re proud of our achievements
