Macclesfield

Top divorce and children's lawyers in Macclesfield

Top Family Lawyers in Macclesfield

Operating in the UK and helping families in the North-West, McAlister Family Law is one of the best family law firms in Macclesfield.

For three consecutive years, our team earned the title of Family Law Firm of the Year in the Manchester Legal Awards. We are also recognised by industry bodies such as Lexcel and the Advanced Family Law and Children Panel

All of this confirms that we are the ideal choice for people when it comes to family law-related issues, divorce, and children.

We have lawyers whose expertise covers the full range of family law, including divorce lawyers in Macclesfield who handle divorce proceedings, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, financial settlements, and Child Arrangements, to name a few.

Our team is led by the experienced Amanda McAlister who is the Managing Partner. Her years of experience is used by the BBC in this region, who go straight to Amanda for comment about child and family law issues.

Best Children Lawyers in Macclesfield 

At McAlister Family Law, you won’t find a better set of children’s lawyers in Macclesfield.

Every one of our team cares deeply about the rights of children and spends every working day delivering incredible results for families. Their experience allows them to represent parents, carers, grandparents and even the child themselves.

As well as family and children law, we also have divorce lawyers in Macclesfield who can handle those proceedings with insight and sensitivity. 

Ten of our lawyers at McAlister Family Law are accredited by the Law Society Children Panel, which is a rare endorsement only given to those who have shown an extensive level of expertise and commitment to children. 

This is a fact that we are very proud of and yet another reason why you won’t find better family lawyers in Macclesfield.

As is apparent, we’re a specialist family and children law firm located in Macclesfield, serving Manchester, Cheshire, and London. 

We boast a big team of male and female lawyers who work alongside consultants and arbitrators to deliver life-changing results. The McAlister Family Law team has taken their years of practising at top national and international law firms to create a niche family and children law practice.

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McAlister Mission

Our team’s mission is to exceed our clients’ expectations both in terms of service, expertise and value. 

We will do this by:

  • Fighting for fairness in all our cases
  • Putting our clients and children at the centre of everything we do  
  • Developing a robust and comprehensive plan to ensure that results are delivered and positive change can happen, so that life can move forward

Speak To Our Family Lawyers in McAlister

Any prospective client gets offered a free consultation with our experienced family lawyers in Macclesfield. This ensures that you get to know who could represent you should you instruct us. A member of our team will listen and take the time to understand your situation. 

We’ll then put a proposed strategy together featuring a sense of possible outcomes and an idea of costs.

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What Our Macclesfield Clients Say

  • " Brigid has helped me in the worst time of my life I was in great hands and got the outcome I wanted was friendly and professional and I would highly recommend her and her colleagues and use them again. "

    Hayley
  • " My case was very nuanced and involved difficult emotional abuse of myself and my children. Nicola understood this from the start. Her advice was invaluable. She is a great asset to this firm I can't recommend her more highly. "

    Hannah
  • " Overall, my experience with Paul Reay and Agata Napora was exceptional. Their professionalism, understanding, and dedication to their clients truly set them apart in the field of family law. "

    Simon

Your Macclesfield Solicitors

Amanda McAlister
Managing Partner
Ruth Hetherington
Partner
Nick Hodson
Partner
Fiona Wood
Partner
Lisa Brown
Partner
Caroline Bilous
Partner
Jason Stanley
Partner

How To Find Us

By Rail

From Macclesfield Station, take a train to Wilmslow, then transfer to a service heading to Alderley Edge. The total journey typically takes 25–30 minutes.

From Alderley Edge Station:

  • Exit left onto London Road

  • Cross the road at the lights opposite Waitrose

  • Turn right onto West Street (just before Barclays Bank)

  • We’re located just before the Post Office, on the right-hand side

By Car

It’s approximately 20–25 minutes by car from Macclesfield to our Alderley Edge office via the B5087.

We offer:

  • Free off-street parking directly outside the office

  • Nearby public parking at South Street Car Park

  • Reserved spaces in our private car park are available on request

0161 507 7145

[email protected]

4 West Street
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7EG

Frequently asked Questions

Is McAlister Family Law based in Macclesfield?

We don’t have a physical office in Macclesfield, but our Alderley Edge office is the closest location and easily accessible from Macclesfield.

You can find our closest office at:

McAlister Family Law
4 West Street
Alderley Edge
Cheshire
SK9 7EG

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