Family Solicitors in Burnley

We help individuals handle the emotional and legal challenges of divorce with clarity and care. Whether your separation is straightforward or involves complicated financial or family matters, our Divorce Lawyers in Burnley offer realistic advice and practical support from the very beginning. With years of experience behind us, our aim is to guide you through the divorce process efficiently, helping you reach fair, lasting outcomes that let you move forward with confidence.

Dividing finances after a divorce can be one of the most difficult and technical aspects to resolve especially when pensions are involved. At Pinnington Law in Burnley, we offer specialist advice on pension sharing orders and financial settlements, ensuring you understand your rights and options. We’ll help you work towards a secure financial future, with a strong focus on fairness, clarity, and protecting your long-term interests.

When children are involved, it’s essential to get the right legal advice early on. Our Burnley-based team advises on all areas of child law, from establishing or understanding parental responsibility to reaching child custody agreements, formally known as child arrangements. Whether you’re hoping to resolve matters amicably or need support through the court process, we’re here to help you protect your child’s wellbeing and secure a positive outcome.

If you’re not yet ready to divorce but want to formalise the terms of your separation, a written agreement can give both parties clarity and peace of mind. Our Burnley family solicitors can help you draft or review a separation agreement that covers everything from finances and property to parenting arrangements. It’s a practical step towards resolving immediate concerns while allowing time and space to decide on your longer-term future.

Unmarried couples don’t have the same legal protections as married spouses, even after many years together. At our Burnley office, we help individuals in cohabiting relationships understand their rights around shared property, finances and children. Whether you’re planning to move in together or dealing with the end of a relationship, we’ll provide straightforward legal advice to help you plan ahead or find a fair solution.

Family law covers much more than divorce alone. From registering a civil partnership or changing your name to seeking legal protection from domestic abuse, our Burnley team provides confidential, supportive advice across a wide range of specialist family law matters. We also advise on professional negligence in divorce cases, helping you challenge poor representation or errors in previous proceedings. Whatever you’re facing, we’re here to listen, act, and help you find a way forward.