Our Family Law Service Based in Altrincham
Your Family Law Solicitors in Altrincham
Our Altrincham-based family solicitors provide trusted advice to local individuals and families facing divorce, financial disputes or child-related issues.
Based at our Altrincham head office, we offer an accessible, community-focused service backed by the expertise of our full-service firm.
With strong local ties, excellent transport links and convenient on-site parking, we are the trusted choice for families in Altrincham and the surrounding area.
Our Family Law Services
Divorce and Separation
Our Altrincham divorce solicitors offer comprehensive support throughout the divorce process.
From preparing legal documents and negotiating settlements to representing you in court, we ensure your interests are fully protected.
Where possible, we promote amicable solutions to reduce conflict and costs, while safeguarding your financial and personal future.
Financial Settlements
Financial matters are often central to family law disputes. Our family solicitors in Altrincham provide tailored advice on:
- Division of property and assets
- Pensions and savings
- Business interests and investments
- Spousal and child maintenance
- Freezing orders to protect assets
- Enforcement and Variation of Existing Financial Orders - We work to secure fair and practical settlements that protect your financial security now and in the future.
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Our family law team drafts and advises on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements designed to provide clarity and protection of non-matrimonial wealth for both parties. We ensure each agreement reflects your individual circumstances and helps to safeguard your assets and future interests.
We can assist with:
- Drafting and advising on bespoke prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Reviewing draft nuptial agreements before marriage or civil partnership
- Negotiating fair and reasonable terms between parties
- Providing independent legal advice to promote enforceability
- Supporting high-net-worth and international clients with diverse asset portfolios
Children Arrangements
Resolving child custody and contact issues requires a child-focused approach. Our solicitors provide advice and representation in matters such as:
- Parental responsibility agreements
- Child arrangement orders (where a child lives and spends time)
- Specific issue disputes regarding education, healthcare and schooling
- Internal and international relocation cases
We prioritise the welfare and stability of your children while ensuring your parental rights are protected.
Other Family Law Services
Our family law team also advises and represents clients in a range of other applications, including:
- Protective Injunctions (for personal protection after domestic abuse)
- Financial disputes between unmarried couples who have children together
- Surrogacy and Fertility Law advice
- Modern and diverse family arrangements, including same-sex and blended families
We guide you through the process, ensuring the correct application is made and giving you confidence at every stage.
Why Work With Our Family Team?
Our specialist family law solicitors are recognised nationally for their expertise in complex and high-value divorce and family disputes. Highlights include:
- A one-site office in Altrincham, making our team highly accessible and ensuring seamless communication between departments. Our office is easy to reach, with excellent transport links and parking, so meeting with us in person is convenient.
- Access to expertise across the firm. We work closely with colleagues in commercial and residential teams, employment, corporate and private client wealth teams to provide comprehensive support and safeguard your wider financial and business interests.
- Strong connections with the Altrincham community, including trusted mediators, counsellors, financial advisers and other professionals who can provide additional support when needed.
- Recognition in The Legal 500 for family law.
- Shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year (North) and Financial Remedies Team of the Year (National) at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2022.
- All members of Resolution, committed to handling cases in a non-confrontational and constructive way.
- A partner-led service, ensuring you receive the very best advice and support at every stage.
- A large, expert team able to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
- The latest legal technology, ensuring efficient case management and client communication.
- Regular legal updates through our blogs, social media, and local radio appearances.
- International reach via our MSI Global Alliance Membership, connecting clients with trusted advisers in more than 100 countries.
- While based in Altrincham, we also provide specialist support to clients across Cheshire, Manchester and nationwide.
Testimonials
Legal 500, 2025
The Family Team at Myerson Solicitors are a growing team of specialists with an impressive reputation in the market. They are well known for representing clients in the Cheshire area and deal with a complex range of family law issues.
Legal 500, 2025
The team has breadth of experience, knowledge and resources of a city-centre based firm, but are accessible and locally based, and are able to draw on expertise from other areas of the firm, to assist with broader client issues.
Mr D
I would like to thank Nichola and the family team for all the guidance and support you provided to me during a very difficult time. This was much appreciated.
Liam Kelly - Barrister, Deans Court Chambers
I have found Joe's management of this case to be exceptional and well beyond his years. There have been some knotty issues in this matter and his ability to cut through them and see the bigger picture is a credit to him.
Mr C
Thank you so much – Jane and her team's support, professionalism and thoroughness throughout the last year has been superb.
Irfan
I cannot express enough gratitude for Jane Tenquist and her exceptional team at Myerson. During one of the most challenging periods of my life, they provided invaluable legal counsel and unwavering support.
The entire team at Myerson was equally exceptional, including Nichola Bright, Pam Ackerley and Sarah Whitelegge.
Jill
A complex and challenging case. However, Myerson constantly eased our anxiety and worries with sound advice and calm, swift responses to our endless queries. The team was always very professional and knowledgeable, able to explain the complexities of the case clearly and concisely, both in legal terms and in layman's terms, when we struggled to understand them.
Mrs S
I went to Myerson and I could not have found a better, and more welcoming firm of solicitors. As well as their professionalism, Myerson offer charming surroundings, enhanced by friendly and helpful reception staff.
Mrs F
I would certainly recommend Nichola Bright. She showed empathy and understanding throughout the whole process. She is a very professional and caring solicitor.
Legal 500, 2021
An excellent matrimonial department within a larger firm, enabling the matrimonial team to harness advice on commercial matters in the drop of a hat.
Meet Our Family Solicitors
Home-grown or recruited from national, regional or City firms. Our family lawyers are experts in their fields and respected by their peers.
Speak to a Family Lawyer Today
If you are facing a family law issue, our Altrincham family solicitors are here to help.
Contact us today for a confidential conversation and let us support you in moving forward with clarity and peace of mind.
0161 941 4000
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