If you are experiencing a relationship or marriage break down, you can appreciate the stress it can create everyone affected. And if children are involved, you absolutely need a legal expert by your side who understands what you’re going through emotionally and financially, and can guide you through the legal process.
Elizabeth is a Partner and one of the leading family and relationship lawyers in the region. Along with her team, you can be reassured that once Elizabeth is supporting you, you are in very good hands.
Sorting out finances during divorce or separation
Separating from your partner – whether married or cohabiting – is often devastating and usually involves sorting out finances. If you have lived together for a short or long time, chances are you’ll need a legal expert to help you unravel finances and other shared material assets, including those built up over time such as the family home.
If you have children, Elizabeth’s experience of Schedule 1 claims under the Children Act will be invaluable. It allows financial claims for children in circumstances for which financial provision would not otherwise apply. If you are a business owner, complex company and partnerships might also need to be dissolved with tax and liquidity issues addressed.
Elizabeth’s commercial mind set comes to the fore when working with both clients and their professional advisers on pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements. The background might be protecting existing wealth, or allowing family members to hand down assets. As an example, some people going through divorce or separation choose to contribute to a child or grandchild’s housing needs; this contribution to property or other assets may cause complications.
Every situation is different – including yours.
Because there is no one-size-fits-all, Elizabeth will take time to appreciate the unique situation you are facing.
As a farmer’s daughter, she has experience of farming and rural business situations and the impact that a divorce might have on liquidity. She also completely understands that extended family might also rely on such a business, and can handle such complexities sensitively and diplomatically.
Expert legal negotiation
What if you want to avoid costly and extended court appearances? Elizabeth is well-known as a litigator and negotiator. She qualified as a Collaborative Lawyer in 2004 and prefers getting people round the table which can be more constructive, confidential and sort thing out quicker.
If you need legal advice about a divorce or separation, contact Elizabeth for an initial and confidential chat.
Client comments from the prestigious Legal 500
“Elizabeth Hassall stands out as exceptional. She has vast experience in financial remedy work and has been with large Manchester and Liverpool firms during her long career. As well as very good lawyer skills she is sensitive to people, generally whether clients or opponents. Great judgment in litigation and negotiation. Top of the tree.”
‘The team has a good variety of experience and expertise and work well together meaning the team’s quality lies in its collaborative approach, drawing on each member’s strengths to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. They are easy to work alongside and practical to be against.“
”Elizabeth Hassall remains one of the standout family solicitors in the North-West. She is dedicated, approachable, and provides clear, practical advice, always prioritising the best interests of her clients.“
Elizabeth is recognised in prestigious legal publications such as Legal 500 and Chambers Legal Directory. She is one of the select few leading lawyers to be repeatedly recognised in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. Elizabeth has previously headed family law teams for boutique and Top 50 Law Firms since 1997.
Recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 publication
“Exceptional in the field of financial remedy on divorce.” “Elizabeth has good lawyer skills, is sensitive to people, great judgment in litigation and negotiation. Top of the tree.”
“HM3 Legal’s family team is led by the ‘truly exceptional’ Elizabeth Hassall, with a strong focus on financial settlements, particularly those involving complex business assets. Expertise spans the full breadth of family law, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, Schedule 1 Children Act financial claims, cohabitation agreements, and collaborative law.”
Recognised in the prestigious Chambers and Partners publication
“Elizabeth handles complex financial disputes and arrangements related to marriage and divorce for a range of high net worth clients. She provides an excellent service and has an amazing depth of knowledge and experience. I felt completely reassured and supported throughout. I was very impressed with her ability to understand the drivers of contention and navigate calmly through this stormy process.
“She fights for her clients. Her demeanour is very calm, encouraging you to relax. She works with determination to achieve your ultimate goal along with the positive result you desire. In a nutshell, she is exceptional. Elizabeth is an amazing financial remedies lawyer with a very high reputation.”
Elizabeth is an Accredited Member of Resolution – the National Body for Family Solicitors and is the current Chair of the Chester and North Wales Committee.
Elizabeth is listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.
