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Our family law experts secured a property transfer for a client who divorced abroad and wasn’t granted a financial settlement as part of her divorce.
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Our experienced family law solicitors guide you through life's critical, stressful and unexpected moments.
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Family law can be complex, wide ranging and sensitive. It not only requires an expert legal eye, but also a compassionate, empathetic and professional approach.
Our experienced family law solicitors specialise in issues like divorce, child arrangements and fertility, as well as financial matters like pensions and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Backed by over 200 years of heritage and experience, our family law team offers practical advice that’s tailored to your personal circumstances.
We work with a wide range of individuals and families from all types of backgrounds. We also discreetly and efficiently handle cases on behalf of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
No matter your needs, our experienced family law solicitors are here to achieve the very best possible outcome for you.
Our award-winning family law team — recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners — is a pioneer at the forefront of many fast-developing areas of law, including around modern families, surrogacy and alternative dispute resolution (ADR — also known as non-court dispute resolution or NCDR).
Clear, transparent family law advice when you need it most
We advise on a wide range of contentious family matters. Our experience helps us to find the solutions you need to reach a conclusive agreement and peace of mind.
Our warm and welcoming offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Lancashire provide comfortable settings for sensitive discussions.
We also advise on international family matters — including those around cultural and religious backgrounds — and are supported by our trusted network of lawyers, professionals and translators across Europe and beyond.
Led by experienced children and modern families law expert Cara Nuttall, our family team is among the largest in the North and holds a top-tier ranking in highly regarded legal directories. Members of our team are Resolution-accredited specialists, recognised leaders in their fields for financial, children and fertility law work and members of numerous organisations and committees that champion change and best practice. We also have qualified arbitrators, collaborative lawyers and 'one lawyer, one couple' specialists.
Our expertise is often called on by the media, including for radio, TV and press.
“In our search for guidance on a parentage claim, we were fortunate to find Joe Ailion — a true gem. His expertise and professionalism in Court matters were evident from the start… But it was his immediate response to our call for help that truly set him apart. Joe attentively listened to our story and addressed each of our concerns with a depth of understanding and empathy rarely seen in a solicitor. Beyond his unquestionable professional expertise, Joe brings a level of personal care and emotional intelligence to his work. His honest and straightforward advice, coupled with a genuine warmth, created a sense of security for our family during a tumultuous time. For us, Joe is not just a solicitor — he’s a beacon of hope and reassurance.”
Anonymous family law client
“Brabners continues to draw superb praise from a range of clients... The "talented" team competently handles complex divorce and financial remedy cases, often managing a plethora of foreign and business assets as well as trusts and pensions.”
Family law client, The Legal 500, 2024
“I appreciate very much all your help, time, support and hard work and everything you did for us... Your service is excellent and has been for many years with my family.”
Anonymous family law client
“The entire [family law] team is fantastic... responsive, attentive and readily available, with impressive legal knowledge.”
Family law client, Chambers & Partners, 2024
“Thank you for being so understanding. I had wanted to stay away from lawyers as I (wrongly) felt this would lead to nothing other than inevitable confrontation and things beginning to spiral out of control. How wrong I was — it was a real pleasure to meet someone who listened to the wishes of their client and is determined to resolve this as quickly and painlessly as possible.”
Anonymous family law client
“I am really happy with the outcome and glad that me and the boys can finally put this behind us and move on in life with a structured approach to seeing their mum. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the Brabners team. I would recommend your professional services to anyone.”
Anonymous family law client
“[Brabners] offers the best financial remedies advice and private children act dispute representation. They are attentive to detail, very passionate and crucially objective, so they advise thoroughly and sensibly.”
Family law client, The Legal 500 2024
“Brabners is outstanding and offers fantastic support and preparation at every stage of litigation.”
Anonymous family law client
“Leanne [Instrall]’s support and advice was always greatly appreciated. I always particularly liked how she put the needs of the children at the fore of her advice. The peace of mind this order has given me is invaluable.”
Anonymous family law client
“I just wanted to say thank you [Joe Ailion] for absolutely everything. You’ve been a brilliant adviser and exactly who I needed given the magnitude of issues I’ve faced. I appreciate the humanity in which you approached me and your ability to read exactly when I needed reassurance, alongside pointed advice. It kept me afloat during an impossible time. I'm not sure what the other side looks like but I'm hopeful and so eager to get there. Thank you for getting me here and changing my outlook in life.”
Anonymous family client
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