Specialist Family Solicitors Serving Lancashire

Families across Lancashire turn to McAlister Family Law for expert legal advice when facing some of life’s most important decisions. Whether you are navigating the end of a relationship, planning for the future or resolving a complex dispute involving children or finances, our specialist team is here to provide clear, practical guidance.

As a boutique family law practice, we are dedicated exclusively to family law. This singular focus enables us to deliver a level of expertise and attention that general practice firms cannot match. We combine legal excellence with a personal approach, helping clients find solutions that protect their future and the people who matter most.

Our team includes nationally recognised family lawyers, led by Amanda McAlister, whose expertise is recognised by both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. Clients throughout Lancashire trust us to handle sensitive matters with discretion, professionalism and care.

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Family Law Advice Tailored to Lancashire Families

No two families are the same. Whether you live in one of Lancashire’s bustling towns, coastal communities or rural villages, we provide advice that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

We regularly advise on:

Our solicitors are experienced in cases involving significant wealth, family companies, agricultural assets, investment portfolios and inherited property. We frequently act for business owners, farmers, professionals and individuals whose financial affairs require careful and strategic planning.

By taking the time to understand the wider picture, we help clients achieve settlements that are fair, practical and built around their long-term needs.

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Expertise in Complex Financial Cases

Financial issues are often one of the most challenging aspects of family breakdown. Our Lancashire family lawyers have extensive experience dealing with high-value and complex financial disputes, including those involving:

We work closely with accountants, forensic experts, valuers and financial advisers where required to ensure our clients receive comprehensive advice and robust representation.

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Dedicated Children’s Law Specialists

When children’s welfare is at stake, obtaining experienced legal advice is essential.

Our specialist children team advises parents, grandparents and wider family members on a broad range of issues affecting children. We understand the emotional impact these cases can have and strive to achieve solutions that place children’s best interests at the forefront.

Our expertise includes:

The breadth of experience within our team means we are well equipped to handle even the most challenging and sensitive cases.

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Why Lancashire Clients Choose McAlister Family Law

We believe exceptional family law advice should be both technically excellent and genuinely supportive.

Clients choose us because we offer:

  • A specialist family law service
  • Nationally recognised lawyers
  • Expertise in complex and high-value cases
  • Clear, straightforward advice
  • A strategic and solution-focused approach
  • Compassionate support throughout the process

Our aim is not only to resolve legal issues but to help our clients move forward with confidence.

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What Our Lancashire Clients Say

  • Amanda is the best in the business, and such a lovely person as well. Everything she does is a success. I highly recommended her for a top class, professional service.

    Gemma Schofield
  • I would describe Amanda as being caring and a Red Cross ambassador for family law. She was my modern day Florence Nightingale, and I will always be eternally grateful. Amanda, like myself, has a young family and I trust her. She is always so kind and so very clever and at the top of her profession in UK family law and international cases. I would not hesitate to recommend her, I trust her implicitly and I knew that putting my family’s future in her hands would get the best most amicable, positive outcome for me and my family. Thank for all your have done for me.

    Michelle Hammond
  • A renowned family lawyer, regularly advising on complex pension issues in divorces. She is also adept at handling cases with international elements. Interviewees say: 'She is tenacious and fights her client’s corner… constructive and pragmatic.'

    Chambers and Partners

Your Lancashire Solicitors

Amanda McAlister
Managing Partner
Kirsty Leedam
Partner
Chelsey Bayliss
Partner
Megan Brookfield
Senior Associate
Calum Whelan
Associate Partner
Leah Martin
Client Services Executive
Katie Lindon
Solicitor
Nicola McDaid
Partner
Vicky Withers
Partner

Contact Our Lancashire Family Law Team

If you are looking for expert family law advice in Lancashire, our experienced solicitors are ready to help.

0151 317 5146

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