Family Law Solicitors in Liverpool
A Distinctive Setting at Liverpool's Pier Head
Hilton Spence Family Law is based in the iconic Port of Liverpool Building, one of the city's Three Graces, overlooking Liverpool's historic waterfront.
Our office combines the building's Edwardian character and original period features with a modern, thoughtfully designed space. Natural light fills the suite, with views towards the former White Star Line headquarters at 30 James Street, Mann Island and the Royal Albert Dock.
Inside, you'll find a calm, welcoming setting with the privacy needed for personal conversations. Our dedicated meeting room is separate from the main office, with no shared reception or open-plan waiting area, giving you somewhere discreet to discuss your circumstances.
Whether you're considering divorce, facing complex financial decisions or making arrangements for your children, our experienced family law solicitors are here to listen, understand your position and provide clear, practical advice.
Our Liverpool Office
What began as the Hilton Spence Boardroom has grown into a fully functioning office, providing a base for our team, client meetings and conferences, alongside our Heswall office.
The Pier Head location also provides somewhere to meet with us before a court hearing, giving you the opportunity to go through any final questions and prepare for the day.
We know every working week looks different. Whether you live in the city centre, the surrounding suburbs or work nearby, we can arrange your appointment around your commitments. Meetings at the Pier Head are designed to fit around your schedule, not interrupt it.
A dedicated client parking space is also available at Mann Island. Please let us know when booking if you would like us to reserve it.
How can our family law solicitors in Liverpool help you?
We advise from the early stages of separation through to the end of the divorce application, explaining what needs to happen and the decisions you'll need to make along the way.
Where finances involve several properties, companies, trusts, or overseas assets, we use our experience and expertise to work through the full picture before making decisions.
Significant wealth can bring questions around ownership, valuations, income and the treatment of different assets. We advise with both your immediate position and longer-term security in mind.
Where a business or shareholding forms part of the finances, we advise on its value, income and place within the wider settlement, including interests in businesses across the UK or overseas.
We advise on how property, savings, investments, pensions, businesses, and other assets may be divided, negotiate where possible and represent you in court where needed.
We help you understand pension values, how they fit into the overall financial settlement and the options for dividing them, including when specialist pension advice may be needed.
We help parents agree where children will live, how their time will be shared and other important decisions, including applying to court where agreement cannot be reached.
We advise on child maintenance, school fees and other financial arrangements, including where family finances or income are more complex.
We prepare and advise on agreements covering property, businesses, inherited assets, family wealth and other financial matters.
Visiting Our Liverpool Office
Find Us on the Map
Our address is The Port of Liverpool Building, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1NW. If you're coming to meet us, here's what to know before you set off.
Appointments
The office is fully staffed Monday - Thursday 9-5 and Fridays till 4pm.
It is always advisable to book an appointment in advance to ensure your solicitor is free to see you.
Appointments can be made via telephone or email where one of the team will be on hand to provide the appropriate advice.
Where to Park
We have a designated client car park at Mann Island, directly across the road from the Port of Liverpool Building and around a one-minute walk away.
The space can be reserved if you let us know in advance.
Q-Park Liverpool ONE is another option within walking distance.
Nearest Train Station
James Street is the closest railway station, a short walk from the office towards Pier Head. Liverpool Lime Street is the city's mainline station for clients travelling from further afield.
Travelling by Bus
Liverpool ONE Bus Station is approximately a 10-minute walk away, with routes connecting the city centre to areas across the North West.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to the Port of Liverpool Building is available via a lift at the Mann Island entrance. Inside the building, the security desk, seating, toilets and lifts can be accessed on one level, with lifts suitable for wheelchair users and those using walking aids. There is also an accessible toilet on the ground floor.
If you have any particular access requirements for your appointment, please let us know beforehand so we can help make your visit as straightforward as possible.
Contact & Correspondence
Appointments can be held in Liverpool, but our Heswall office remains our registered address and the address for correspondence on all matters.
Please send post and documents to:
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Address: 15 Milner Road, Heswall, Wirral, CH60 5RT
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Phone: 0151 317 7676
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Email: enquiries@hiltonspence.com
If you need to provide original documents, speak to us first and we can arrange the best way to hand them over.
Why Choose Hilton Spence Family Law?
Choosing a lawyer for a family matter is personal. You may be discussing your marriage, children, home, business or financial future, so having the time to explain the full picture matters.
Hilton Spence Family Law is a boutique firm focused exclusively on private family law. We regularly advise on financial matters involving businesses, investments, pensions, property, inherited wealth or overseas assets.
You'll work directly with Laura and her team throughout. Where other professional advice is needed, we can also bring in trusted accountants, pension advisers, property valuers and financial advisers suited to the circumstances of your case.
Our clients come from Liverpool, the Wirral, Cheshire, North Wales and further afield. The Liverpool Office gives those who prefer to meet in the city the option of doing so privately, whether for an initial consultation, an ongoing family law matter or preparation before court.
FAQs About Our Liverpool Office
We handle family law cases at Liverpool Civil and Family Court, as well as courts elsewhere. If your hearing is in Liverpool, you can also use our Liverpool office as a private place to meet with us and prepare beforehand.
You don't need to come into our Liverpool office for family law advice. We can advise you by phone or video, or you can meet us at our Heswall office. The Liverpool office is available if you would prefer to meet face-to-face in the city.
Our expert solicitors in Liverpool work with clients across the city, Merseyside and further afield. You don't need to live locally to meet us at the Liverpool office, and many matters can also be handled by phone and video.
Parking is available close to our Liverpool office. We have a designated parking space at Mann Island, around a one-minute walk from the Port of Liverpool Building, which can be reserved in advance. Q-Park Liverpool ONE is also within walking distance.
For Blue Badge holders, there are dedicated parking spaces nearby, including on Brunswick Street. Liverpool City Council also provides designated Blue Badge and on-street parking in the city centre. If you have any access requirements for your appointment, please let us know beforehand and we can help you plan your visit.
Evening and weekend appointments can be arranged by request. The Liverpool office operates by appointment, so just let us know what you need and we’ll do our best to find a suitable time.
If your ex-partner has already contacted or instructed Hilton Spence, we may not be able to act for you. We carry out a conflict check before discussing your circumstances in detail, and anything you've already told us remains confidential.
You can bring someone with you to your appointment, and many people bring a friend or family member to a first meeting. The meeting room seats eight and we have additional seating in reception should you wish to discuss some elements in private. There are stages later on where we'll need to speak with you on your own, and we'll say so at the time.
We Look Forward to Meeting You in Liverpool
Our Liverpool team of specialist family law solicitors are on hand to offer clear advice, practical guidance and the reassurance you need to move matters forward.
When you're ready to discuss your situation, call us on 0151 317 7676 to arrange a consultation at a time that's convenient for you.