What you can achieve with the right divorce advice

Divorce is the legal process that ends a marriage (or similarly, a civil partnership dissolution ends a civil partnership). For many people, the legal end point matters because it creates certainty and helps you draw a clear line under a difficult chapter.

In practice, good advice can help you move forward with a workable plan, including:

• Reaching a fair financial outcome
• Putting child arrangements in place that support stability and routine
• Making decisions about the family home, pensions, savings, debts and business interests
• Reducing stress by setting a sensible timetable and avoiding unnecessary flashpoints

It can also help you avoid common traps, such as finalising the divorce before finances are properly agreed and made legally binding, we always have your best interests at heart and help you to achieve the outcome that you’re looking for.

Our divorce services

Divorce applications

We advise on the best way to apply, including whether a joint or sole application is likely to be more suitable. We take care of the application process and the official paperwork, with clear, practical updates at each stage.
Where the other person is not engaging, we help you understand the realistic options for keeping the process moving, including what the court expects around service (formally providing documents), so you are not left guessing what to do next.

Financial settlements and consent orders

A divorce does not automatically sort out your money. Even if you reach agreement, it is usually sensible to record it in a way that makes it legally binding.
If you agree terms, we can prepare and submit a consent order. This is a court order that records an agreement about finances and once approved, can make it enforceable.
Where agreement is not possible, we advise on the financial remedy process (the court process for deciding how assets, income and pensions should be dealt with). We will also discuss negotiation options and dispute resolution routes that are often worth trying first, where appropriate, to keep matters proportionate and reduce stress and cost.

Pensions and divorce

Pensions are often one of the most valuable assets in a marriage, and they are easy to overlook.
We help you identify what pensions exist, what needs valuing, and what realistic options may be available before anything is finalised. Where specialist input is needed, we will explain what that involves and why it matters, so decisions are made on evidence rather than assumption.

The family home and property decisions

For many people, the family home is the biggest practical worry. You may be asking: do we sell, can one of us stay, what happens to the mortgage, and how do we keep things stable for the children?
We guide you through the realistic routes, help you gather the right information, and support you in reaching arrangements that work, day to day.

Arrangements for children

If you have children, the focus is usually on stability, routine and clear communication. Many parents agree arrangements between themselves, sometimes with support to keep discussions constructive. We can help you sense-check what you have agreed, make sure it is practical for the children, and reduce the scope for misunderstandings. If you want more certainty, we can also help you record arrangements clearly.
Where agreement is difficult, we advise on the legal framework and, where appropriate, court applications relating to children. We will also talk you through other options that may help you reach agreement in a more constructive way, where that is suitable.

Protecting you where there are safety concerns

In some cases, separation involves controlling behaviour, harassment, or urgent housing concerns. If you need immediate protection, we can advise on the legal options that may be available and what the court is likely to need to see.
We approach these conversations with care and without judgement, focusing on practical steps and safety.

Ending a civil partnership

Ending a civil partnership follows a similar structure to divorce, including the minimum 20-week period before applying for a Conditional Order.
Not sure where to start? If you want a calm view of where you stand, get in touch. We can help you identify the next best steps and get the process moving.

Why choose Harrison Drury?

Divorce is personal. You need advisers who are accessible and clear.

We will explain your options clearly, including the practical impact on time, cost, and risk, so you can make informed decisions. We provide:
Clear ownership and continuity: you will have a main point of contact, backed by a wider team where needed.
A joined-up approach: where your divorce links to business interests, property issues, or longer-term planning, we bring the right people together, so you are not managing multiple advisers.
Supportive, easy to understand advice: we explain options, likely pinch points, and the practical impact on time and cost.
Solutions-first: we focus on what can be done next, and what gives you the most control.

We are a people business with relationships at its heart, and we act as trusted legal partners throughout.

Transparent Pricing

Cost uncertainty can add pressure at an already difficult time. We will explain your pricing options clearly from the start, including fixed fees where appropriate, and we will keep things transparent as your matter progresses.
There is also a court fee to apply for a divorce.
Depending on what is needed, there can also be third-party costs, for example court fees for additional applications or fees for expert reports (such as pension input). We will discuss these early, in context, so you can see what is optional, what is necessary, and what can be timed sensibly.

Talk to our divorce solicitors

Whether you are ready to start the divorce process, trying to agree financial arrangements, or you simply need a calm explanation of where you stand, we make it possible to take the next step with clear options, steady guidance and a sensible timetable.

You will have trusted legal partners who focus on clear, practical advice and steady progress. Our family team is recognised in independent legal directories, including Chambers and Partners (UK) and The Legal 500 (UK).

Known throughout the North, with offices spanning Lancashire, Cumbria and Staffordshire including Preston, Clitheroe, Garstang, Kendal, Lancaster, Lytham, Manchester, Southport, and Stoke, we offer accessible support that stays close to what matters to you, with clear ownership of your case and consistent updates throughout.

Call us or complete the form below and we will arrange an initial conversation. We will understand what you want to achieve, explain your options and outline the next best steps, so you can move forward with choice, flexibility, control and transparency.