Finding a family law professional in Manchester
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Manchester)
- Barristers: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk / Advocate (pro bono): https://weareadvocate.org.uk
- Mediators: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/
- Legal aid solicitors: https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk (family + Manchester)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Manchester
Manchester Civil Justice Centre, 1 Bridge Street West, M60 9DJ — see our full Manchester court guide.
What type of professional do you need?
| Your situation | Professional | |---|---| | Advice on your position | Solicitor (unbundled appointment) | | Full representation | Solicitor (legal aid if eligible) | | Barrister for a hearing | Via solicitor, or Advocate (pro bono) | | Resolving arrangements without court | FMC mediator | | Practical/emotional support in court | Support Through Court | | Free legal advice (women) | Rights of Women helpline |
Citizens Advice Manchester
- Adviceline: 0808 278 7800
- Local service: citizensadvicemanchester.org.uk
Support Through Court
See our Support Through Court Manchester page — free, in-court, at Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Room 2.15).
Legal aid
- Abuse gateway: see our legal aid abuse gateway guide
- Check: https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid
- Find legal-aid family solicitor: https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk
Official links
- Law Society: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk
- Bar Council: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk
- FMC: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk
General information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent directory and takes no referral fees.
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.