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The importance of having a will when divorcing

If you have read our previous news articles, you will be aware of the articles that we have dedicated purely to the topic of divorce. For ease of reference, you can find these articles below, as they may prove useful stepping stones, before reading this article that focuses on the significance of having a will. […]

Care Orders

What type of care orders can be made regarding children? What are my rights to see my children? The enormity of caring for your children is huge and impacts every aspect of a parent’s life. Because of this, we have dedicated various articles to this topic. Above all of our achievements as family law solicitors, […]

What is the divorce process?

Divorce is a legal area we find ourselves experts in, as we pride ourselves on holding the title of The North West’s Specialist divorce solicitor Manchester. As documented in our two previous articles, Divorce FAQs and The first step in divorce you’re not alone in having divorce-specific questions or find yourself needing help to navigate […]

What are my rights in relation to my child?

When it comes to parental rights and ensuring the absolute best for your children, you need to be certain about who you are putting your faith into. This is why at Higgins Miller, we proudly hold the title of expert child law solicitors Our expertise ranges from complex family separations, residency and custody issues and […]

What is domestic violence?

As much as our team wish there wasn’t a need for an article to be written and dedicated to domestic abuse, we know all too well that the reality is it’s very much needed. Domestic abuse can feel a heavy label to give to a situation, so we’re here to walk you through its very […]

Lost Bonds: Understanding Parental Alienation and Its Impact on Families.

“Parental alienation” can mean many things; however, the most recognised definition comes from Cafcass which defines it as the following: “when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent”. Parental alienation can either be intentional or unintentional. Intentional alienation is where […]

Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions

As documented in our previous article ‘What is the first step of getting divorced?‘ divorce is the most commonly seen legal matter that we encounter and work through with our clients. Every team member within Higgins Miller, specialises in the area of divorce, as we have developed many years of experience, knowledge and utmost care […]

What is the first step of getting divorced?

Here at Higgins Miller, our wealth of experience in handling divorces has seen us oversee all aspects of the process; from the initial meeting and completing online paperwork, through to children contact and securing finances. We feel our clients need our support every step of the way, even for long durations after the settlement is […]