Business Details
16 Years
experience
Expert Family Law Services in Manchester
At Didsbury Family Law, we have been dedicated to providing specialist family law services across South Manchester and beyond for over 25 years. Our small, focused team of solicitors brings extensive experience to every case, ensuring clients receive personal attention and clear, practical advice. We understand that seeking legal support during family matters can be emotionally challenging, which is why we prioritise a compassionate, client-centred approach. Our solicitors, each with over 25 years of individual expertise, specialise in areas such as divorce, financial settlements, children arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and wills and probate.We pride ourselves on maintaining continuity throughout each case, with all legal work handled directly by senior solicitors rather than junior staff. Our commitment to transparency is reflected in our fixed-fee initial consultations and straightforward pricing explanations. Based in Didsbury, we serve clients locally in Chorlton, Withington, and across the wider Manchester area, offering both in-person and video appointments to accommodate individual needs. Our approach combines legal excellence with a calm, reassuring manner, helping clients navigate complex family law issues with confidence and clarity.
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
- Local knowledge serving Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, and Manchester area clients
- Calm, reassuring approach tailored to emotionally difficult situations
- Senior solicitors maintain case continuity from start to finish
What people say
Calm, practical approach
Personal attention to cases
Clear legal explanations
Experienced solicitors
Compassionate support
Services
Divorce
We provide expert legal guidance for clients considering or undergoing divorce proceedings. Our solicitors help clarify your legal position, explain available options, and negotiate fair settlements regarding property division, financial arrangements, and child custody matters. With extensive experience in Manchester family courts, we combine compassionate support with practical legal advice to help you navigate this challenging process. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while maintaining court-readiness when necessary.
Financial Arrangements
Our financial settlement services cover property division, pension splitting, and maintenance agreements. We assist clients with both straightforward and complex financial arrangements, offering clear explanations of your rights and practical solutions tailored to your circumstances. Our solicitors have particular expertise in cases involving international elements and high-value assets. We focus on achieving fair, sustainable outcomes through negotiation while preparing thorough court documentation when required.
Children Matters
We specialise in children-related legal matters including residence arrangements, contact rights, and co-parenting agreements. Our solicitors prioritise the child's welfare while helping parents understand their legal responsibilities and options. We provide practical guidance on creating workable parenting plans and resolving disputes through mediation. With extensive experience in Manchester Family Court, we ensure clients receive balanced advice that protects both parental rights and children's best interests.
Pre-nuptial Agreements
We help couples create legally sound pre-nuptial agreements to protect assets and clarify financial arrangements before marriage. Our solicitors provide balanced advice for both parties, ensuring agreements meet legal requirements while addressing individual circumstances. This service is particularly valuable for clients with significant assets, business interests, or children from previous relationships. We focus on open communication to create fair, enforceable agreements that provide future clarity.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate services include will drafting, estate administration, and lasting power of attorney arrangements. We help clients plan for the future with clear documentation and guide families through probate processes with sensitivity. With over 25 years' experience, our solicitors provide practical advice on inheritance matters, tax planning, and elderly client issues. We offer home visits when needed and ensure all documentation meets legal requirements for validity.
People
Hayley King
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2000 specialising in family law. Former head of family law department at a leading London firm. Expertise in divorce, financial settlements, and children-related legal issues. Known for calm, practical approach during emotionally challenging cases.
Daniel Bonsall
Solicitor
Family law solicitor since 2001 with experience in complex financial cases and international elements. Specialises in pre-nuptial agreements and financial dispute resolution. Combines family law expertise with strategic thinking from previous criminal law experience. Recognised for thorough case preparation.
Sara Chanan
Solicitor
Wills and probate specialist with over 25 years' experience. Handles estate planning, inheritance matters, and elderly client issues. Provides warm, practical advice on Lasting Powers of Attorney and probate administration. Offers home visits and has practiced in both London and Manchester legal environments.
Questions
What areas of law does Didsbury Family Law specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law, covering divorce, financial settlements, children arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and wills & probate matters.
How experienced are your solicitors?
All our solicitors have over 25 years' individual experience in family law, with expertise in both local and international cases, including appearances at Manchester Family Court.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a fixed-fee initial consultation for £120 (inc VAT), lasting approximately one hour, with no obligation to proceed.
What service areas do you cover?
We primarily serve clients in Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, and across the wider Manchester area, with some clients from London and Scotland.
How are legal costs managed?
We offer transparent pricing with fixed-fee consultations, plain-English cost estimates, and regular updates to ensure no unexpected charges during your case.
Can I get evening appointments?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling with evening appointments available for clients who cannot attend during regular office hours.
