Divorce Solicitors in Manchester & Cheshire
Divorce is one of the hardest things you’ll face. The right divorce lawyer should make it feel manageable.
- Specialist divorce lawyers – not a call centre
- Clear, honest advice from your very first conversation
- Our fees published online – no hidden costs
- Manchester & Cheshire offices, or handle everything remotely
- Employee-owned · Established 2015 · Specialist family law only
You’re probably worried about money, about your children, and about what life looks like on the other side. That’s completely normal and you don’t have to work it out on your own.
Our specialist divorce solicitors have guided families across Manchester and Cheshire through divorce, and we’ll help you move forward with clarity, fairness and dignity. We listen first, explain everything in plain English, and keep you in control of the decisions that matter.
We were also one of the first firms in the country to publish our fees online, so you’ll always know where you stand – no hidden extras, no surprises.
How divorce works and how long it takes
By law, a no-fault divorce takes a minimum of six months from start to finish. Where finances or children are involved it often takes longer, and that’s completely normal — we’ll give you a realistic picture for your situation from day one.
- Your first conversation – we listen, explain your options, and agree a plan.
- The divorce application – made online, jointly or on your own. A 20-week reflection period follows.
- Conditional order – the court confirms you’re entitled to divorce.
- Sorting your finances – running alongside the divorce, we help you reach a fair settlement and secure a financial consent order. This is usually the part that affects the overall timeline most.
- Final order – at least six weeks after the conditional order, your divorce is finalised.
Money is often the biggest worry, and it’s usually the part that takes the most care to get right. Sorting your finances covers dividing your assets, deciding whether the family home is sold or kept, sharing pensions, and whether any spousal maintenance should be paid. Where you reach an agreement, we secure it with a financial consent order – approved by the court without you needing to attend – so it’s legally binding and protects you both from future claims. If agreement isn’t possible, we’ll represent you to reach a fair settlement, including on pensions and other complex assets.
Why do I need a divorce solicitor?
The divorce itself is often the straightforward part. What’s harder – and where good advice really counts – is everything that sits alongside it: agreeing arrangements for your children and sorting out your finances fairly. A divorce solicitor helps you understand your rights and options, avoid costly mistakes, and reach an outcome that protects you and your family for the long term. You don’t have to navigate any of it on your own.
Not sure where to start?
If you’ve never spoken to a solicitor before, you’re not alone. Starting is simpler than you think:
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Get in touch — call us or request a callback, and tell us as much or as little as you’re ready to.
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Talk it through — we’ll arrange a consultation to understand your situation and explain your options clearly.
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Decide your next step — no pressure. You’ll leave knowing exactly where you stand and what we’d recommend.
You can do all of this from home, by phone or video, if that’s easier for you.
No-fault divorce: what to expect
A no-fault divorce usually doesn’t require either of you to attend court, and most of the process is handled online. We know how emotional divorce is, whatever the circumstances so we’re here to support you, including referrals to professional counsellors if that would help. Your health and wellbeing always come first.
As your divorce solicitors, we’ll explain the terminology, talk you through each stage, and answer your questions along the way. You can deal with us in person at our Manchester or Cheshire offices, or entirely online. Many clients now complete their divorce with us remotely from start to finish.
The same no-fault process applies if you’re ending a civil partnership. If you need help with a civil partnership dissolution, we can guide you through it in exactly the same way.
Find out more about our Divorce Services:
Why Choose Evolve for your Divorce
One solicitor, start to finish
You’ll deal with the same named solicitor throughout, not a revolving door of staff.
Pricing transparency
We publish our fees online, one of the first UK firms to do so. You’ll always know where you stand.
Big-firm expertise, local care
The depth you’d expect from a large commercial firm, with the access and warmth of a local practice.
Employee-owned
Everyone you deal with has a personal stake in your outcome — not in pleasing shareholders.
Established in 2015
Founded by directors from top UK family law firms.
The people who’ll look after you
You’ll work with one named divorce solicitor from start to finish. Someone who knows your story, not a revolving door of staff. You’ll have their direct mobile number too, so when you need to talk, you reach the person handling your case. Meet the team who’ll be by your side.
Take the first step, when you’re ready
You don’t need to have it all worked out before you get in touch. It’s completely normal to be unsure where to begin – that’s exactly what we’re here for. that’s exactly what we’re here for. One conversation with a specialist divorce solicitor can replace a lot of sleepless nights with a clear sense of what happens next.
There’s no pressure and no obligation. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options in plain English, and help you decide the right path forward — whether that’s today or further down the line.
You can talk to us at our Manchester or Cheshire offices, or entirely by phone or video if that’s easier.
Book your consultation — and take the first step towards your new beginning. Prefer to talk first? Call us on 0345 222 8222.
FAQs about divorce
A no-fault divorce takes a minimum of six months by law. If you’re also sorting finances or arrangements for children, the overall process often takes around a year or more. We’ll give you a realistic timeline for your situation.
In most no-fault divorces, no. The process is handled online and neither of you usually needs to attend a hearing.
Yes. Since April 2022, no-fault divorce means you simply confirm the marriage has broken down irretrievably, there’s no need to prove adultery or unreasonable behaviour.
If you’re in agreement, our amicable, one-lawyer divorce service can guide you both through together.
It’s strongly advised. A financial consent order makes your settlement legally binding and protects you both from future claims.
We publish our fees online so you can see exactly what’s involved before you commit. Take a look at our pricing page.
Yes. You can complete the whole process with us online, by phone or video, or come into our Manchester or Cheshire offices if you’d prefer.
You apply online, either on your own or jointly with your husband or wife, by confirming that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. There’s no need to give a reason or assign blame. We can prepare and manage the whole application for you, so you know it’s done correctly from the start.
The divorce timetable itself is set by the court, so the divorce can’t be delayed indefinitely – the minimum six-month timeline applies either way. What can take longer is reaching agreement on finances or arrangements for your children, and that’s usually where delays happen. We’ll help keep things moving and advise you on your options if your husband or wife isn’t cooperating.
