Weightmans LLP - Liverpool

Contact: Rachel Lim

Address: 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9QJ

Phone: 0151 243 9542

Services offered: Child arrangements, Grandparents' rights, child support, co-parenting, Divorce, Financial remedy, Parental responsibility, surrogacy, wills, tax, trust and probate and residential conveyancing.

Free half an hour initial interview for referrals from Grandparents Plus

Are you accredited by the Law Society in Family Law? No

Are you accredited by the Law Society Child Law? No

Are you a Member of Resolution? Yes

We understand that a sensitive approach is needed when dealing with family issues and recognise the impact these have on individuals and their families.

We recognise the importance of the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. Our specialist team can guide you through applications which can be made to court and/or work with you through the mediation or collaborative law process to reach a satisfactory conclusion.

With family teams in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London we have extensive experience of dealing with complex cases whilst being able to offer flexibility in both timings and locations where required.

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