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Our expert, accredited solicitors put your children’s best interests first.

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We understand how emotional and detrimental a breakdown in your family unit can be for you and your children — and how important it is to legally protect their future. 

That’s why we lift the burden and make it easier for your family to adapt to any changes in circumstances.

Our award-winning and experienced family lawyers are experts in what they do. We have a highly successful record in handling matters relating to the care and wellbeing of young people.

Where child-related disputes are concerned, we're firmly on your side — supporting you throughout the dispute resolution process and avoiding costly and lengthy court proceedings where possible. As well as being recognised in The Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and The Times’ Best Law Firms, we're Resolution-accredited. This means that we promote a child-first, non-confrontational approach to family disputes.

Our warm and welcoming offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Lancashire provide comfortable settings for sensitive discussions.

Talk to us by giving us a call on 0333 004 4488sending us an email at hello@brabners.com or completing our contact form below.

Experienced, award-winning child law and child custody solicitors

From issues around access and visitation to schooling, medical treatment and religion, we're committed to finding the right solutions, including when you need to stop a parent from acting without your consent or facilitate a specific course of action through a child arrangements order.

Providing for your children financially is a key consideration following parental separation and we can guide you in securing the best arrangements for your children including around child maintenance, school fees and capital and property orders.

We also deal with complex international issues relating to children. This includes relocation applications, advice upon jurisdiction and habitual residence, the cross-border enforcement of orders, mirror agreements in respect of international orders and international financial provision.

We also advise on the unlawful removal of children and child abduction cases.

Meet the team

Cara Nuttall

Cara Nuttall

Partner, Head of Family

Jo Anna Jellings

Jo-Anna Jellings

Legal Director

Richard Rigg

Richard Rigg

Legal Director

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

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

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