Family Law Solicitors
in Chester
Specialist private client family law — divorce, separation, children and financial settlements handled with expertise and discretion. Fixed-fee divorce from £750.
Rated 4.8★ across 374 Google reviews. Serving Chester, Cheshire, Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Tarporley, Tarvin, Wrexham and North Wales. Costs explained clearly before any work begins — no jargon, no surprises.
No obligation · Confidential · Costs explained clearly
Specialist Private Client Family Law
We act for privately funded clients who want specialist, senior-level advice — not a conveyor belt. Our family law solicitors provide clear, practical guidance that protects your position and your assets, with costs agreed in writing before any work begins.
Family Law Services
How We Can Help You
Select the area most relevant to your situation, or call us to discuss which service is right for you.
Divorce
No-fault divorce from £750 fixed fee. We guide you through every step clearly and efficiently.
Find out moreChildren & Child Arrangements
Child arrangements orders, residence, contact and parental responsibility disputes.
Find out moreChild Arrangements Orders
Custody, contact orders, parental responsibility, grandparent contact and relocation disputes.
Find out moreFinancial Settlements
Dividing assets, pensions and property on divorce or separation — protecting what matters most.
Find out moreProperty Settlements
Who keeps the house? Buyouts, forced sales, Mesher orders and protecting your share.
Find out moreWhat Happens to the House?
Buyouts, Mesher orders, deferred sales — your options for the family home in divorce.
Find out morePension Sharing
Pension sharing orders, offsetting and earmarking — often the most valuable asset in a marriage.
Find out moreMaintenance & Income
Spousal maintenance, child maintenance and capitalised clean break alternatives.
Find out moreConsent Orders
Making your financial agreement legally binding. The only way to achieve a true clean break on divorce.
Find out moreClean Break Financial Orders
Permanently sever all financial ties on divorce. Protect yourself from future claims.
Find out moreSpousal Maintenance Guide
Rights, responsibilities and common myths about spousal maintenance on divorce.
Find out moreSpousal Maintenance Calculator
Interactive tool to estimate spousal maintenance payments in your case.
Find out moreAmicable Divorce Costs
Transparent cost breakdown for mutual agreement and collaborative divorces.
Find out moreFreezing Orders in Divorce
Protecting assets from dissipation. Urgent applications available.
Find out moreGrey Divorce / Divorce Over 50
Later-life divorce — pensions, property and long-term financial security.
Find out moreDivorce After Short Marriage
Pre-marital assets, clean break and financial settlements after a short marriage.
Find out moreSeparation Agreements
Legally binding separation agreements for couples who are not divorcing.
Find out moreCohabitation Rights
What rights do unmarried couples have? The truth about common law marriage.
Find out moreTOLATA Claims
Property disputes between unmarried couples. Establishing beneficial interests.
Find out moreCohabitation Agreements
Protecting unmarried couples. Fixed-fee from £500 + VAT.
Find out moreCohabitation Disputes
Property rights for unmarried couples. TOLATA claims, cohabitation agreements and beneficial interest disputes.
Find out moreNon-Molestation & Occupation Orders
Urgent domestic abuse protection. Same-day applications available.
Find out moreDomestic Abuse & Injunctions
Non-molestation orders and occupation orders. We act quickly to protect you and your children.
Find out moreProhibited Steps & Specific Issue Orders
Preventing a parent from taking action, or resolving disputes about a child's upbringing.
Find out moreGrandparents' Rights
Contact with grandchildren and special guardianship orders.
Find out moreChild Maintenance Guide
CMS calculations, family-based arrangements and enforcement.
Find out moreSpecial Guardianship Orders
Protecting children in your care without adoption.
Find out moreInternational Child Abduction
Urgent Hague Convention applications. We act the same day.
Find out morePrenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Protecting your assets before or after marriage.
Find out moreTransfers of Property
Transferring property between spouses or partners on separation.
Find out moreFunding Your Legal Fees
Private fees, Sears Tooth agreements and payment plans. We do not accept legal aid cases — all matters are privately funded.
Find out moreLegal Separation Guide
Key considerations, child custody impact, legal rights and property division during separation.
Find out moreMediation vs Litigation
Compare your separation legal options — costs, timescales and outcomes for financial and children disputes.
Find out moreFamily Law FAQs Chester
Expert answers to the most common family law questions — Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.
Find out moreFamily Law Solicitors Wrexham
Expert family law advice for clients across Wrexham LL11–LL14.
Find out moreFamily Law Solicitors Ellesmere Port
Expert family law advice for clients across Ellesmere Port CH65.
Find out moreFamily Law Solicitors Wirral
Expert family law advice for clients across the Wirral — Birkenhead, Wallasey, Heswall, West Kirby, Hoylake, Meols, Caldy, Greasby, Oxton, Bebington, Neston, Bromborough, Prenton, Moreton and Upton.
Find out moreClient Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Martin and the team at PDA Law made an incredibly difficult time much more manageable. Their advice was always clear, compassionate, and practical. I felt fully supported throughout.”
Rebecca H.
Family law client, Chester
* Names changed to protect client confidentiality. Testimonials reflect genuine client experiences.
Your Family Law Specialist
Your Family Law Specialist
Martin Dias
Family Law Executive
Martin brings almost 30 years of specialist family law experience to every case — divorce, separation, financial settlements and children matters. Clients value his straight-talking honesty, patience, and genuine emotional support throughout what is often a very difficult time.
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Client Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Martin and the team at PDA Law made an incredibly difficult time much more manageable. Their advice was always clear, compassionate, and practical. I felt fully supported throughout.”
Rebecca H.
Family law client, Chester
* Names changed to protect client confidentiality. Testimonials reflect genuine client experiences.
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No obligation · Costs explained clearly · Early advice often protects your position
Funding Your Legal Fees
Own a property? You may not need savings to fund your case.
If you jointly own the matrimonial home, a Sears Tooth agreement allows us to secure our fees against your share of the property — meaning no upfront payment is required. Fees are deducted when the property is sold or transferred. This option is particularly suited to non-working spouses or those with limited income.
Explore all funding optionsWe do not accept legal aid cases. PDA Law is a private client practice. All family law matters are funded privately — through direct fees, payment plans, or a Sears Tooth agreement where applicable.
Prefer to speak with us? Call 01244 757352
Our Team
Speak to a Member of Our Team
Martin Dias
Family Law Executive
Martin brings almost 30 years of specialist family law experience to every case — divorce, separation, financial settlements and children matters. Clients value his straight-talking honesty, patience, and genuine emotional support throughout what is often a very difficult time.