Family Lawyers in Preston

Top Family Law Solicitors in Preston

At McAlister Family Law, we are proud to be one of the North West’s leading family law firms, offering extensive expertise which allows us to guide you through relationship breakdowns and their various consequences. Whether that is divorce, separation, children disputes, or financial matters.

The firm is led by Amanda McAlister, an ‘Eminent Practitioner’ as recognised by Chambers and Partners and recognised as a leading lawyer in the Legal 500, where the team also hold a Tier 1 ranking. Amanda is also the go-to family law expert in the media, frequently appearing on BBC Morning Live, talking all things family law, seasonal topics and answering questions sent in by viewers.

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Preston’s Leading Divorce Lawyers

Not only can we deal with divorces, we specialise in resolving a broad range of family matters, including (but not limited to) financial settlements arising from divorce, non-married couple and property disputes, drafting of agreements – including pre/postnuptial agreements, children matters, including financial support for children that may arise from the end of a cohabiting relationship.

With extensive experience in the most complex divorce financial settlements, we have a deep understanding of cases involving business interests, shareholdings, inherited wealth, and complex pensions. We routinely represent professionals, entrepreneurs, and members of the armed forces. Our team is particularly skilled at resolving disputes related to matrimonial and non-matrimonial property.

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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
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Specialists in Children’s Law in Preston

McAlister Family Law is home to one of the leading Children’s Law teams in the UK – with over ten of the team being Accredited by the Law Society as Accredited Children Panel Specialists. At McAlister, we believe that a child’s voice should be central to any dispute. We represent not only parents, grandparents, step-parents, and carers but also directly advocate for the children themselves. Our team works closely with parents, professionals, and third-party experts to ensure the protection of children’s interests.

We handle a wide variety of complex issues which arise in these cases, including domestic abuse, addiction (alcohol and drug-related), parental alienation, emotional harm, and so on. Additionally, we are able to offer guidance on child relocation, whether that is UK or international. We are committed to supporting our clients through these sensitive situations, providing legally sound advice and representation in these challenging and delicate areas of law.

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What Our Preston 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 Preston 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

0151 317 5146

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