Finding a family law professional in Greater Manchester

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31

The professional body registers (start here)

These are the only complete, official sources — check them before engaging anyone:

Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family filter) and the SRA register: https://www.sra.org.uk/consumers/register/
Mediators: Family Mediation Council "find a mediator": https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/
Barristers: The Bar Council "Find a Barrister": https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/about/using-a-barrister.html
Legal aid providers (if eligible): https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk

Questions to ask before you engage anyone

1. What is your SRA number / FMC accreditation? 2. Do you offer a fixed-fee first appointment? 3. Do you do legal aid work, or private only? 4. Will you support me as a litigant in person for parts of the case (unbundled services)?

Family courts serving Greater Manchester

Manchester Civil Justice Centre — 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 9DJ — full guide
Wigan County Court and Family Court — The Court House, Wellington Street, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 1DW — full guide
Oldham County Court and Family Court — New Radcliffe Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 1NL — full guide
Bolton County Court and Family Court — The Law Courts, Blackhorse Street, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1SU — full guide

Related information

A note on this page

This page is an independent information guide. It lists official registers rather than endorsing any firm. No referral fees are taken. Firms can pay for a featured placement, and any paid placement is clearly labelled as advertising.

General information only — not legal advice. Sources: HMCTS find-a-court (court venues), SRA/Law Society/FMC/Bar Council (professional registers).

Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.