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We are Austin Kemp Solicitors – specialist divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers with client meeting offices located in Manchester (M2 4PD). We focus on complex finance divorce cases. By delivering strategic advice which is high quality, focused and consistently excellent we maintain an outstanding success record.
As one of the Manchester’s leading expert divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers, we are committed to getting you the outcome you want and we know how important it is to be listened to. You will be assigned a specialist lawyer for your case, and they will be available to answer all of your questions and re-assure any concerns.
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Our Manchester based divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers help clients from Manchester and the surrounding area with a range of legal issues, including:
Our divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers will take your case to court as a last resort. There are many other ways to try and reach a settlement before committing to the expense of court.
You could try things such as mediation (an independent third party there to aid discussion) or collaborative law (where you, your spouse and both of your solicitors meet and try to negotiate a settlement) or you could ask your solicitor to negotiate for you.
If nothing else works or your spouse is unwilling to be reasonable during negotiations then you can take your case to court. You could also go to court if your spouse refuses to give out any financial information.
Even if you do go to court, if you and your spouse reach an agreement about your settlement at any point then the case can stop. You don’t have to wait and let the judge decide. Family arbitration (where you pay someone to decide your settlement for you) is another alternative to court if negotiations aren’t successful. This is especially useful if you are a high net worth individual and you don’t want your settlement to be made public, or if you are worried about the press, as this process is completely confidential.
If you are unsure how to proceed speak with our friendly expert divorce solicitors in Manchester.
There is always the option of you and your spouse agreeing terms and then administering the divorce proceedings yourselves. If you do want to do this there are many of resources available online, including official government websites, that will help you understand the process.
It could be said that the divorce itself is the easy part. What is actually more difficult is agreeing the terms such as childcare arrangements or the financial settlement. It is usually best to get legal advice, even if this is just a fixed price initial meeting with a specialist solicitor, before you begin your divorce proceedings. A good solicitor will be able to talk you through your rights and how to get the best financial settlement.
Expert legal advice, from our family lawyers or divorce solicitors, is even more important if you or your spouse are high net worth individuals with complex, international assets and investments.
Prepared with the advice and understanding your rights, you may then want to discuss the terms directly with your partner or involve a mediator – an independent third party – in the negotiation process.
Our experienced team of divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers will provide you with the advice you need so you feel confident that you are getting the best divorce settlement for you.
Our divorce solicitors in Manchester have prepared the following notes to help you test your divorce knowledge with our top 5 divorce myths…
This is one of the most common (and dangerous) misconceptions we hear from those starting the divorce process. However, the divorce itself does not put an end to spouses being able to make financial claims against each other.
The importance of dealing with financial matters during divorce was underlined by the case of Wyatt v Vince. The couple divorced in the early nineties. They didn’t have much money at the time of their divorce and no financial order was made. More than two decades later, Mr Vince had a business worth tens of millions of pounds. His ex-wife was able to make a financial claim against him.
This case highlights the importance of always seeking independent legal advice from solicitors regarding the financial implications of divorce. Our divorce solicitors in Manchester are on hand ready to answer any questions that you may have.
At the moment, unless a couple have been separated for two years and both consent to the divorce – or five years without consent – either adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion must be named as the reason for the marriage having irretrievably broken down.
Earlier this year, reforms to end the divorce ‘blame game’ were announced, so that in the future, couples will hopefully be able to divorce without apportioning blame.
Legal advice from experts like our divorce solicitors in Manchester can provide you with the right guidance.
Legally, this simply isn’t the case. If a couple are still married (even if they are separated) when one and/or both has sexual intercourse with a member of the opposite sex (the legal definition of adultery), then adultery has been committed and could be stated on a divorce petition as the ground for divorce.
Speak with one of our divorce solicitors in Manchester for further information.
It’s not unusual to hear that a celebrity has been divorced only a few weeks after we have heard that they’ve separated from their other half.
However, if you delve further into the article, you’ll probably find that what the celebrity has in fact received is the decree nisi.
This is part of the divorce process but is not a divorce. The divorce is not final until you receive the decree absolute, which cannot be applied for until six weeks and one day after the decree nisi is pronounced.
Legal advice from experts like our divorce solicitors in Manchester is vital.
Mediation is not there to help you to make up with your spouse. It is designed to help you to work towards an agreement about various aspects of your separation, so that you can hopefully avoid the expense and stress of having to go to court.
During mediation, an independent third party (a mediator) is there to facilitate discussions with the aim of reaching an agreement about certain issues, not working towards the couple getting back together.
Most couples will have to attend an initial mediation meeting (known as MIAM) before being able to start up financial proceedings.
If you are unsure how to proceed speak with our friendly expert divorce solicitors in Manchester.
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“Thank you so much. You were great. I wasted so much time and money with my previous solicitors and only regret I did not contact you earlier. I have dropped a line to Paul to thank him for referring me to you. I hope you enjoyed the red I sent you as a token of our appreciation.” – Client 2017
“I can’t thank your team enough! Divorce is not an easy decision to make it’s quite a painful one to be honest. As I’m sure you all will know. But I’m seeing it as a new fresh start like you said. So I’m looking forward to my new future and leaving the past behind where it belongs.” – Client 2016
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Our Manchester client meeting office is located on King Street. A 10-minute walk from both Piccadilly and Victoria stations, which provides strategic links to both the Greater Manchester area and Manchester Airport.
Our Manchester divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers specialise in high net worth divorce and family breakdown cases. Our wealth of legal and business knowledge and experience allows us to apply a direct no-nonsense commercial approach to your case to achieve your objectives.
Our divorce solicitors and divorce lawyers in Manchester specialise in high net worth divorce, civil partnership dissolution, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, domestic violence, child contact orders, residence (including relocation issues) and child abduction.
Manchester Office: 82 King Street, Manchester, M2 4PD
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Thoroughly excellent service provided via Wikivorce. Was slightly apprehensive of how it would all work, especially at a distance. However, they were swift, efficient, immensely polite, accurate, and gave regular updates. I would recommend them to anyone.
Can't fault my experience in any way. Brilliant advice / available at short notice for any questions and most importantly swiftly achieved the desired result. Found Austin Kemp after feeling HCB Solicitors were not acting in my best interests and I was correct on all fronts - even including having an appreciation for the fact Divorce is already emotional situation. Also, rather than have to query every suggested next step and be charged for the pleasure; As I'd done a little research of my own and was able to challenge their advice - however we pay Solicitors for their expertise and need to put our trust in them. Austin Kemp thankfully achieved that for me during our first conversation I was already reassured they understood what I wanted and how best to achieve it. Resulting in 7-8 months less work and no court appearances as I had been previously advised by HCB. I THANK YOU DEARLY AUSTIN KEMP. I can start my life again earlier and with a healthier bank balance because of you!!!
Amazing service. For the first time in nearly two years I feel less in a spiral and more in control.
Thoroughly professional, straightforward, timely and reasonably priced. I would recommend this firm to anyone. Thank you Emma and Austen Kemp for a great service.
Thank you so much. You were great. I wasted so much time and money with my previous solicitors and only regret I did not contact you earlier. I have dropped a line to Paul to thank him for referring me to you. I hope you enjoyed the red I sent you as a token of our appreciation.
Austin Kemp provides a pragmatic and honest approach to the individual's journey through Family Law issues. They demonstrate a willingness and capacity to respond to challenging and unpredictable circumstances. The professional, yet personal, service is naturally client centred, but with a realistic and informed view of children's needs. And it has been heartening to have such a caring team walk beside me in the long journey.
Just want to say thanks so much for everything. You have been brilliant and very patient. I always felt comfortable calling when asking to clarify certain points of the divorce.
I can honestly say that I am more than satisfied with the management of my case and of my then state of mind. I highly recommend this firm. Thank you.
Amandeep Kooner was not prepared to be swayed from a path of professionalism to accommodate my anxiety and frustration. He would not succumb to taking instructions tit for tat response. He ensured at all times that the response he gave reflected a dignified client with a pleasant demeanour. In so doing he demonstrated his commitment to protect and secure my interests and dignity off which I am most grateful.
Although he has a dual approached role which is business and a duty of care, Amandeep Kooner showed concerns for the level of expenditure that I had already put out with no resolve. His team contained the work to the minimum and produced the maximum results. My case was quickly progressed without compromising compassion and understanding.
Very professional service! Explained everything they were doing for my case every step of the way and really helped me to understand how we would proceed. Thank you!
Intellectually bright, hardworking and extremely professional - Amandeep Kooner took my case at it most difficult as I had come to the end of my ability to remain calm and patient. Up until I instructed Austin Kemp, I had lost all hope that any solicitor could convince me in pursuing a non-retaliatory approach as I was losing ground to allegations and fabrications. Tough, hardworking and extremely professional.
Austin Kemp Solicitors
82 King Street
Manchester
M2 4PD
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