At First Law Solicitors, we guide clients through the most financially significant stage of divorce: the division and protection of assets. Whether your case involves multiple properties, pensions, complex business structures, or international holdings, our solicitors provide strategic, discreet, and forward-looking legal advice that safeguards what you have built.
Based in Manchester and serving clients across England and Wales, we are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID No: 665823). Each case is managed by a senior solicitor with more than twenty years of post-qualification experience in high-value family finance.
A financial settlement determines how assets, income, and liabilities are divided when a marriage legally ends. It can be reached by private negotiation, mediation, or formal court order. The aim is to achieve fairness in accordance with section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, which requires the court to consider the parties’ needs, contributions, and the welfare of any children.
Our role is to deliver clarity and stability. We analyse every detail of property, pensions, businesses, and future income to achieve a settlement that reflects both financial fairness and strategic foresight.
Financial orders may include:
Our solicitors assess which combination best protects your financial interests, designing an approach tailored to your short-term needs and long-term goals.
The process begins with a full exchange of financial information. Our team assists you in preparing accurate disclosure supported by valuations, statements, and expert reports where required.
When agreement is achievable, we draft a Financial Consent Order, ensuring your settlement becomes legally binding once approved by the Family Court. If negotiation fails, we represent you in a Financial Remedy Application, managing every procedural stage with precision and efficiency.
Our strategy is resolution-led. We focus on achieving decisive, private outcomes without unnecessary conflict or publicity.
Financial disputes often turn on incomplete disclosure or undervalued assets. Investing in expert representation can deliver exceptional return on investment.
For example, commissioning a specialist forensic accountant may cost several thousand pounds but can reveal hundreds of thousands in hidden or misreported company value. Our solicitors advise on where targeted professional input produces genuine savings and strategic leverage during settlement discussions.
In 2026, the Family Court faces significant delays. We prioritise Private Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) and Family Arbitration to bypass the backlog and preserve confidentiality.
These alternatives provide the same legal weight as a court judgment but allow you to choose your own specialist arbitrator, timetable and venue. Most of our high-value cases now resolve through this private route, saving clients months of uncertainty.
For many clients, the marital home and business interests represent the greatest financial complexity. We work with valuation experts, forensic accountants and property professionals to ensure accurate assessment of assets in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Where companies or trusts are involved, we analyse shareholdings, retained earnings and tax structures to protect your commercial integrity while achieving fair division. Our expertise extends to cross-border assets, ensuring compliance with both domestic and international recognition rules.
We provide clear guidance on pension sharing, offsetting and attachment, ensuring your retirement income is protected. By coordinating with pension advisers, we ensure that each order is accurately calculated, tax-efficient and legally enforceable.
Our support continues beyond the Final Order. Once your financial settlement is concluded, we assist with:
This continuity of service ensures that your wealth transition is managed securely and efficiently, a defining mark of premium legal care.
All client information is handled through encrypted digital portals in line with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. We employ Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for legally valid document execution, removing the risks associated with standard email transmission.
Our “2026 Digital Shield” ensures that sensitive financial disclosures and valuations remain confidential at all times.
Every financial case is led by an experienced solicitor who combines legal precision with commercial realism. Our clients value three core commitments:
Protection – Safeguarding your financial interests and future income.
Precision – Ensuring every disclosure, valuation and agreement is legally sound.
Peace of Mind – Providing clarity and closure through transparent communication and efficient case management.
We coordinate seamlessly across our Family, Property and Private Client departments, ensuring that your financial resolution integrates with your broader estate and wealth strategy.
Case Study (Anonymised):
We represented a business owner whose spouse claimed a 50 percent interest in a company established before marriage. Through forensic accounting and expert evidence, we secured a 60/40 split, saving the client over £400,000 in retained equity and preserving full control of the business.
From the outset, we focus on understanding your priorities, preserving your home, your business and your financial independence. We explain every stage in clear, practical language and provide realistic timelines and outcomes.
You will work directly with a qualified solicitor throughout. We manage disclosure, negotiation, and settlement execution with confidentiality and professionalism.
Our goal is simple: to secure a fair financial outcome that allows you to move forward with confidence and stability.
For discreet, expert advice on financial settlements during divorce, contact First Law Solicitors today.
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