Family Solicitors in Wigan

Wigan is a large town in Greater Manchester with its own county and family court. Having the court nearby makes it easier for local parents to attend hearings, but reaching an agreement outside court can be quicker and more cost-effective. Family and divorce solicitors in Wigan help with divorce and civil partnership dissolution and with financial settlements that include the family home, savings and pensions. They help parents agree on where the children will live and how much time they spend with each parent. They also support couples who lived together without marrying in property disputes, prepare prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, explain the mediation meeting that comes before an application and can apply urgently for a non-molestation or occupation order.

Divorce, child arrangements and domestic abuse cases from Wigan may be heard at Wigan County Court and Family Court on Darlington Street or another court in the region.

Wigan Citizens Advice is based at Wigan Life Centre on The Wiend, where people can walk in for help. Wigan Council’s commissioned domestic abuse service provides confidential support and help with safety planning.