Welcome to Crossroads21
An affordable and quicker service for practical and compassionate advice when facing a separation or divorce.
When a relationship or marriage breaks down, it can often feel like you are standing paralysed at a crossroads in your life – overwhelmed, confused, and wondering what to do next and who to turn to first for support.
You want clear honest, answers and guidance about separation and divorce - delivered quickly and affordably.
This is exactly what Crossroads21 offers to help you take those first steps forward.
My name is Kirsten, based near Stockport in South Manchester. I created Crossroads21 to help individuals through one of life's most emotionally and practically challenging times, whether it’s a relationship or marital break down.
I have 15 years' experience working as a former family and divorce lawyer in Cheshire and Greater Manchester. I also went through my own separation and divorce in 2021. I understand not just how to navigate the legal system – but more importantly, the personal human experience behind it.
I decided to leave the legal profession in 2025 and set up Crossroads21 as a cheaper more affordable and easily accessible support service to provide clear, honest, practical and emotionally informed advice, when you need it the most.
Initial Session
Take the first steps towards getting the information, guidance and support you need to move forward.
Support
If you are at the early stages and only just thinking about separation or divorce, or you are already navigating the process, I offer support with:
Understanding why you have reached this point in life and options should you wish to stay in your relationship or marriage;
Assessing whether there is any domestic abuse or risk of harm and how to deal with this, including controlling and coercive behaviour, alienating behaviour and narcissistic or gaslighting behaviour.
Understanding your options should you wish to formally separate and/or divorce;
The initial practical arrangements and considerations surrounding finances, childcare arrangements and pet arrangements;
How to work towards reaching an overall financial settlement and/or agreement on the long term child care arrangements.
Mediation and/or Court support and preparation;
Attending Mediation and/or Court as a “McKenzie Friend”;
Practical guidance and tips should you wish to instruct a family solicitor/lawyer;
Signposting to trusted professionals (most of which I have used or worked with personally), including family solicitors, mediators, barristers, mortgage advisors and therapists.
“…absolutely amazing - not only sound legal advice but practical advice as well. Honestly couldn’t tell you how much she helped me through… her advice worked so I didn’t need to proceed with further legal action….”
– Former client
“I was at a crossroads, feeling very emotional and distressed; Kirsten was very calming and empathetic. She really listened and offered very practical, measured advice.”
– Former client
My Approach
Calm and Professional
You will receive, empathetic, clear and non-judgmental guidance that is grounded in both professional and personal experience.
Everything discussed with me remains confidential.
My approach is calm and understanding but I am also honest and direct, getting straight to the point.
I aim to provide you with as much information as possible during our appointment so that you leave feeling confident, well-informed and with a plan to enable you to move forward with clarity, strength and dignity.
Flexible and Affordable
I work with all individuals, and I offer flexible, affordable, fixed-fee appointments, either in person or remotely via phone call, video call or Teams call.
There will be no surprise or hidden costs.
I offer either 90 minute, 60 minute or 30 minute appointments depending on your needs.
Next Steps
If you have reached your crossroads – you are not alone and you can take your first step with me today:
View my services page to learn more about what type of issues I can help with.
Previous clients...
“Kirsten is excellent. Kirsten was recommended to me by someone I know, and I was really impressed after meeting with her myself. She is extremely knowledgeable, and she also made me feel very comfortable throughout our conversation.”
– Former client
“Kirsten was so lovely and informative having spoken with her on the phone. She explained everything in great detail and made it easy for me to understand. I would highly recommend.....”
– Former client