We are highly experienced family law solicitors in Liverpool city centre providing expert guidance on complex family law matters. Our dedicated team provides compassionate support and specialises in a wide range of family law services, tailored to your unique situation.
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Berkson Family Law Solicitors Liverpool was established in the1930s and is dedicated to guiding clients through the emotional and intricate landscape of family law. Our Director, Adele Schofield is an experienced Children Law solicitor having been on the Law Society’s Children Panel for over 20 years.
Children And Social Services Local Authority Involvement | Emergency Protection Procedures for Children
Family Law Child Arrangements
Divorce Law Divorce | Financial Matters
Domestic Abuse Occupation Order | Protection Orders
Grandparents Caring For Your Grandchildren
Family Law Solicitors Liverpool
We’re here to assist you with family law matters including Local Authority Involvement, caring for your grandchildren, Emergency Protection Procedures for Children, Public Law Proceedings and more.
As well as professional divorce and separation guidance from a top team of Liverpool divorce solicitors. Our solicitors can offer legal assistance to help safeguard your financial situation and secure a fair settlement if you are considering divorce or have already been served with a divorce petition. To protect your future, you must obtain a just financial settlement in the event of a divorce or civil partnership dissolution. Whether you have an easy financial position or a complicated one, our experienced solicitors can help. If you require a divorce solicitor, please schedule a 30-minute consultation with one of our professionals.
Personalised Advice
We know how important your case is to you, we make sure our family law and divorce solicitors pay attention to your needs in order to adapt our counsel to meet those needs. All along the process of negotiating a fair settlement or, if required, taking legal action, our divorce solicitors will advise and support you.
Domestic violence and abuse
Our attorneys are highly skilled at handling delicate situations including domestic violence and abuse in divorce disputes with the utmost care and tact.

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What Is a Child Arrangement Order and How Does It Work?
When parents separate or disputes arise over a child’s living arrangements, it can be difficult to know where to turn. In England and Wales, if informal agreements break down, the court may step in by issuing a Child Arrangement Order. This article explains what a Child Arrangement Order is, who can apply for one, when
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Child Protection Order: How Relatives Can Step In & Support
When a child’s wellbeing is at risk, whether due to neglect, abuse, or ongoing instability at home, it’s often extended family who are first to notice. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even close family friends may wonder: Can I step in to care for this child? What legal rights do I have? This guide explains the
September 25, 2025 Read more -
Child Arrangements Explained: Legal Support for Parents
Disagreements about where a child should live, how much time they spend with each parent, or how important decisions should be made can be emotionally difficult for everyone involved. If communication breaks down, a Child Arrangement Order may be needed to provide clarity and structure, always with the child’s welfare as the court’s primary concern.
September 18, 2025 Read more