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Colette Blackburn is a Partner at Weightmans LLP in Liverpool, specialising in all aspects of Family Law.

With over 27 years of experience, Colette has an exceptional track record in handling complex financial and emotive children matters stemming from relationship breakdowns.

Colette has vast experience in resolving financial and child arrangement issues arising from relationship breakdowns. She has managed high-net-worth cases, including disputes involving significant property portfolios, business interests, and sizeable pension assets. Colette also represents clients in children-related disputes, advising on Parental Responsibility, Child Arrangement Orders, Specific Issue Orders, and Prohibited Steps Orders. Additionally, she offers expertise in drafting pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements, as well as Separation Agreements, ensuring comprehensive support for her clients at every stage of their relationships.

Colette's approach to her work focuses on her understanding that Family Law clients need compassionate, straightforward advice during challenging times, and she is committed to delivering just that - clear guidance and decisive action to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Colette has a reputation for her efficient and effective approach. She is renowned for her compassionate yet robust approach, delivering effective and realistic advice to secure the best outcomes for her clients.

Colette graduated with a First-Class Law Degree and achieved a Distinction in her Legal Practice Course, which was awarded by the Liverpool Law Society.

Colette’s extensive legal career includes heading Family Law Departments at two prominent Merseyside firms, where she established herself as a leading expert. Her dedication to achieving successful outcomes has led to a high referral rate from former clients, fellow lawyers and business contacts - a real testament to her skill and reputation within the Family Law sector.

Colette is a Member of the Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation Scheme, Resolution and the Liverpool Law Society’s Family Law sub-committee. Her membership in these organisations reflects her commitment to professional standards and her client-centred approach, often resolving matters with minimum acrimony. Colette is also listed as a Leading Lawyer by Wiselaw.

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  • Colette has , for the past 18 + months been helping me with my divorce financial settlement which has recently concluded with a great outcome for me. Colette is everything a solicitor should be and I always felt that I was valued and in good hands . I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.

    Client testimonial, 2026

  • Although the process of divorce can be a very long and very stressfull ordeal, I cannot thank Colette enough. Her knowledge, professionalism and dedication is second to none. I can't thank Colette enough for all her input, hard work and time. I would recommend Colette Blackburn to anyone going through similar circumstances in a heart beat.

    Client testimonial, 2026