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Cumbria's experienced divorce lawyers

If your marriage has reached breaking point, it is vital you understand your rights. Brockbanks Solicitors can help you deal with arrangements relating to children or finances.

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Choosing the right legal expert

Navigating separation with strength, strategy and dignity

Divorce is never easy, but with the right legal support, it can be managed with clarity, confidence and a sense of control. These cases rarely concern just one issue, often becoming a turning point that impacts your home, finances, children, and future well-being. Without expert advice, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed or make decisions you later regret. Our divorce lawyers are here to guide you through every stage of the process, from filing petitions and negotiating financial settlements to handling child arrangements and representing you in court, if necessary.
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The divorce process can be straightforward depending upon your individual circumstances. However, it is extremely important that you obtain expert legal advice about your personal situation. With experts in personal legal matters and family law based in Whitehaven and across Cumbria, Brockbanks Solicitors can help you navigate the whole process.

Trust our divorce lawyers

Sensitive handling of complex cases

Many divorces are not contested and involve documents which are sent to Court for a Judge to consider, generally without the need for any hearing to take place. However, there are times when things are more complicated. Whatever the circumstances, our divorce solicitors have the experience and understanding required to support you in the right way.
We will advise you through each stage of your divorce and your chosen course of action. Not sure where to start? Simply contact our teams for a supportive ear.

How can we help?

No-fault divorce advice: We explain the new laws clearly and support you through applications under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.

 

Financial settlement expertise: From pensions and savings to property and spousal maintenance, we work to secure a fair financial outcome.

 

Child arrangements: We help you make balanced, legally sound decisions that prioritise your children’s wellbeing and stability.

 

Collaborative and court representation: Whether you prefer out-of-court agreements or require robust courtroom advocacy, we are prepared to support you.

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Choose the right divorce lawyer

Call Brockbanks Solicitors today. Reach us on

08081 965462.

Whitehaven Office
(Registered Office)
44 Duke Street,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria
CA28 7NP

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Telephone: 08081 965462
Fax: 01946 62686

Keswick Office
Also as Oglethorpe & Broatch at

32 St John’s Street, Keswick,
Cumbria, CA12 5AS

 

Telephone: 01768 772125
Fax: 01768 774678

Carlisle Office
Carlisle Law Chambers,
80 English Street,
Carlisle,
Cumbria
CA3 8HP

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Telephone: 01228 521383
Fax: 01228 818169

Cockermouth Office
Norham House,
71 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria
CA13 9JS

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Telephone: 01900 827222
Fax: 01900 827755

Workington Office
4 Portland Square,
Workington,
Cumbria
CA14 4BH

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Telephone: 01900 603563
Fax: 01900 601239

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BROCKBANK, CURWEN CAIN & HALL LIMITED is registered as a Limited Company in England and Wales, registration number: 04743224. Registered address: 44 Duke Street, Whitehaven, England, CA28 7NP.​

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