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Primus Solicitors is a national law firm. We act for clients across the UK from our Manchester office, by phone, video or in person. Family matters are personal and urgent. We give clear advice early, keep costs predictable and act firmly where it matters, including where immigration status depends on the relationship.
What we help with
- Divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, on a fixed fee where there is no dispute.
- Finances on separation: financial orders, consent orders and advice on the home, pensions and maintenance.
- Arrangements for children: where children live, contact, child arrangements orders and relocation.
- Domestic abuse: non-molestation and occupation orders, often on an urgent basis, and advice on the immigration routes for victims of domestic abuse (see domestic violence and immigration).
- Cohabitation disputes and agreements.
- International families: where a partner's visa or settlement depends on the marriage, we advise on both together.
Why choose Primus Solicitors
- A solicitor handles your case from the first meeting.
- Fixed fees where the work is predictable, estimates for everything else, and no surprises.
- Family and immigration under one roof: separation can affect a partner visa or settlement application; we advise on both.
- Urgent protection: same-day advice on injunctions.
- Regulated and accredited: Solicitors Regulation Authority and Law Society Lexcel.
What it costs
A consultation with a solicitor is £80 for half an hour or £200 for a full hour. An uncontested divorce is handled for a fixed fee of £750 plus VAT, plus the court fee of £628. If the divorce is contested, we agree a fixed fee with you or work at our hourly rates, confirmed in writing before we start. Finances and children work is estimated after the first meeting. Details are on our fees page.
Questions people ask
How long does a divorce take?
At least 26 weeks: there is a 20-week wait after the application before the conditional order, and six weeks more before the final order. Resolving finances usually takes longer than the divorce itself.
Do we have to go to court about the children?
Usually not. Most parents agree arrangements, with mediation if needed; a court application is the last resort and, apart from urgent or abuse cases, you must attend a mediation information meeting first.
Can I get legal aid?
Legal aid for family matters is limited mainly to cases involving domestic abuse or child protection, subject to a means test. We tell you at the first call whether you may qualify.
Our Manchester office and national service
We are at First Floor, 402 Palatine Road, Northenden, Manchester M22 4FZ, open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, with free parking nearby and the M60 and Wythenshawe tram stops close by. Most clients outside Greater Manchester deal with us by phone and video; we also attend hearings across England and Wales. If you would prefer to meet in person, we can arrange a meeting in your own town by advance arrangement. We advise in English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi.
Ask a question
Not sure where you stand? Ask a solicitor and we will reply by phone or email, or send an enquiry for a free initial assessment.
