Divorce and Family Law

Our family law solicitors have extensive experience of guiding clients through a full range of family law issues including pre and post nuptial agreements, divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation agreements and disputes as well as children’s issues.

The family team at Harrison Drury has an excellent reputation in highly complex and high-value financial remedy and collaborative divorce cases as well as having individuals specialising in child law. With family law solicitors in each of our offices, our team are easily accessible and on hand to help clients across Lancashire, Cumbria, Manchester and internationally.

We understand that family law issues can be challenging, complex and emotional. Having the right legal support is essential during this time. Our team of friendly, compassionate and expert solicitors will support you every step of the way, balancing legal advice with the wellbeing of you and your family.

At Harrison Drury, we understand that the cost of legal proceedings can be daunting, which is why we offer our clients a free initial consultation. Our aim is to help you understand your position and make the process as straightforward as possible by providing clear, realistic advice from the beginning and throughout. From the outset we are transparent on pricing and encourage out of court agreements to come to amicable settlements that suit all parties.

We can help with:

Children’s issues

Cohabitation Agreements

Collaborative Law

Divorce and Separation

Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Property and Financial Issues

Meet our Divorce & Family Law team

John Osborne

Partner Divorce & Family Law

t: 01539 751979

m: 07880 528132

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Damian Baron

Consultant Solicitor Divorce & Family Law

t: 01772 208506

m: 07903 829832

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Emma Panchal

Senior Associate Solicitor Divorce & Family Law

t: 01253 579785

m: 07818 027474

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Rebecca Patience

Senior Associate Solicitor Divorce & Family Law

t: 01524 954400

m: 07585 709472

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Jenna Atkinson

Associate Solicitor Divorce & Family Law

t: 01200 407322

m: 07425 535376

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Olivia Moore

Trainee Solicitor Divorce & Family Law

t: 01772 258321

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Good communication and quick replies!

Very professional. Living aboard and getting divorced in the UK bring up problems. But may I say the guys and ladies have been outstanding. Good communication, quick replies to emails and a fully understanding of what I needed to be done.

The Harrison Drury team are committed!

The Team at Harrison Drury seem committed to find the best outcome for the children, with a child-centric approach being at the core. They are informative to the client, but also respectful of the other side, even in the face of unprofessional behaviour and their standards remain high even under the greatest of pressure, handling requests calmly and sensitively

I was impressed with Harrison Drurys approach

From the first meeting I had with Harrison Drury I was impressed with their approach. This was in regard to a divorce matter. They were extremely factual but at the same time very understanding of the situation, which was refreshing. As their work progressed they have always been organised in their approach, sending and receiving paperwork, their billing and breakdown of bills.

The family team are experienced!

The family team at this firm conduct financial remedies cases including the preparation of pre nuptial and post nuptial agreements. They are experienced in big money cases including those involving farms and generational wealth.

The service was at all times courteous, prompt and my questions were answered clearly every time.

The advice I received was clear, uncluttered and made sense. The service was at all times courteous, prompt and my questions were answered clearly every time. Emails were replied to promptly.

They provide a first class service to their clients.

They have a wealth of experience and local knowledge. The team is very collegiate and supportive of one another. They provide a first class service to their clients.

Superb service!

I recently had cause to use legal services and found Jenna Atkinson or this firm absolutely superb. you know when someone truly understands a situation because they can explain it back to you simply – and Jenna understood perfectly. I was kept up to date and throughout and able to make suggestions and changes that suited my purpose. A superb service and Jenna is a real jewel in the crown of Harrison Drury.

I cannot recommend John and his team enough.

I dealt almost exclusively with John Osborne who was great; he handled all situations that we encountered calmly and always saw a clear way through. I cannot recommend him and his team enough.

From the first time I met Rebecca, she made me feel secure and I knew I was in good hands.

She has been professional throughout and nothing has been to much trouble. She has kept me updated at all stages of my divorce. This has been a long process and I feel like I have come to know Rebecca quite well during the last 2 years. She has represented me so well and always offered a listening ear during what has been, at times a stressful experience. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in the same or a similar situation. All the staff I have encountered along the way have been really good in fact.

Always a professional piece of mind. Rebecca Patience at Harrison Drury is absolutely wonderful.

From the moment I initially contacted the solicitors she was always super efficient & professional. Communication is great and Rebecca is completely up to date with her knowledge and very punctual. Instantly putting you at ease. She is a friendly, supportive and reliable solicitor and has provided us with great support. I really couldn’t recommend her higher. Thank you Rebecca & Harrison Drury team.

Jenna was amazing in dealing with my matter from start to finish.

The experience I had was nothing short of brilliant. Jenna was amazing in dealing with my matter from start to finish, and she kept fully aware of what was happening at every stage. Her friendly, approachable manner combined with her professionalism and legal knowledge made the whole process very easy. I had an excellent experience here and I would not hesitate to use Jenna and Harrison Drury again in the future. 11/10! Thank you so much!

Fantastic service provided by Rebecca.

Recently used Rebecca Patience to obtain a prohibited steps order and and a child arrangement order which gave me a more favourable arrangement with my daughter than the previous arrangements. The process albeit was stressful, it was made so much easier having Rebecca’s support and assistance. The level of dedication, effort and knowledge in her field of expertise shone through in all the correspondence she drafted.

I hope I don’t have to use Harrison Drury again in these circumstances, but will 100% recommend Rebecca to anyone who finds themselves in my situation, I will also look to use Harrison Drury if I ever need legal support in the future.

John Osborne excels at complex financial remedy cases

Hope in time of darkness.

I couldn’t speak more highly of Jenna. She is professional, motivated but most important caring. When life falls apart and you need someone to navigate the legalities efficiently, Jenna was brilliant and also kind in a very difficult time of life. Everything was always explained to me in a friendly manor and my children’s best interests were at heart. I am grateful for all Jenna and Graces commitment and dedication. They were always very accessible and there to speak to when needed. Would 100% recommend.

Jenna is incredible & I am forever grateful that she helped me get my freedom! Thank you Jenna!

Professionally, we use HD as our business solicitor. However, in June 2023 I needed a solicitor to instruct for my divorce proceedings. The last 12 months have been incredibly challenging, including imprisonment of my ex husband which made the divorce 1000x harder and a little longer. However, despite my emotions & moans, Jenna acted with pure empathy & professionalism ensuring this matter would get finalised despite the challenges.

No question was too much for her & she guided me throughout the whole process, ensuring my financial order was spot on to eliminate any court queries. It felt like the longest 12 months of my life, however I was kept informed of every step & felt comfort knowing I was in good hands. Financially, this divorce cost me twice as much as my marriage.

Rebecca gives realistic advice and listens to the client

I have been instructed by Rebecca Patience from this firm. She is an excellent solicitor with a keen eye for detail. I have always felt fully supported by her to ensure the best outcome for the lay client. She gives realistic advice and listens to the client.

Rebecca Patience has been nothing short of outstanding!

Rebecca Patience, my solicitor, has been nothing short of outstanding and should be highly commended for her approach, demeanor and conduct. She is professional, understanding, and incredibly thorough. Knowing now what I do about her, I could not have wished for a more suitable solicitor.’

Communication was one of the standout aspects of my experience with Jenna. She were always prompt in responding.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Jenna for my family law case, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the initial consultation to the final resolution, Jenna provided exceptional service, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and expertise at every step. Navigating family law issues can be incredibly stressful and emotionally taxing, but Jenna made the process as smooth and manageable as possible. She took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and needs, offering clear, practical advice that was easy to understand. Her deep knowledge of family law was evident, and they explained all the options available to me, ensuring I was well-informed before making any decisions.

Communication was one of the standout aspects of my experience with Jenna. She were always prompt in responding to my queries, whether via email or phone, and kept me updated on the progress of my case. This transparency was reassuring and made me feel like I was in safe hands throughout the process.

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Divorce and Family Law

Our family law solicitors have extensive experience of guiding clients through a full range of family law issues including pre and post nuptial agreements, divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation agreements and disputes as well as children’s issues.

We can help with:

Meet our Divorce & Family Law team

John Osborne

Damian Baron

Emma Panchal

Rebecca Patience

Jenna Atkinson

Olivia Moore

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