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Your local divorce solicitors
Divorce is never simple, but it is a lot easier with a reliable team by your side. That’s Stowe Family Law.
Here, we strive to make family law more straightforward to comprehend and recognise that each case is unique, requiring tailored support and careful handling.
read moreWe guide our clients through the divorce procedure with compassion and care, assuring them that they have the right group of professionals on their side.
We take up the conversations that our clients are unable to have and provide them with the information they need to confidently make any difficult decisions along the way.
With our assistance, clients successfully navigate the divorce process and move forward in life with renewed strength.
Our divorce services
No fault divorce means you no longer have to place blame or wait for a period of time to file for divorce, if you are unsure where to start, speaking with a solicitor will help you understand the process and to make a decision on how you wish to proceed.
Your local divorce solicitors
At Stowe Family Law, we make family law more straightforward and know that each case is unique, needing tailored support. We guide our clients through the divorce procedure with compassion and care. They know they have the right group of professionals on their side. We provide family law services across the UK with locations including Cambridge, London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff and Leeds. Browse all of our office locations to find support near you.
The divorce process
Application
One or both spouses submit a divorce application to the court using the HMCTS Portal, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage without assigning blame.
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20-week reflection period
After the application is filed, and your former spouse has responded to the petition, a mandatory 20-week reflection period begins. During this time, spouses may also exchange financial information using Form E and address any necessary child arrangements, including including the time your children spend with you both.
Conditional order
After the reflection period, the applicant(s) apply for a Conditional order (previously known as Decree Nisi). The court reviews the case and, if satisfied, grants the order.
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6-week waiting period
Following the Conditional order, there is a mandatory 6-week waiting period before the final step can be taken.
Final order
After the 6-week waiting period, the applicant(s) may apply for the Final Order (previously known as Decree Absolute), officially ending the marriage.
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Average 9-12 months
If more than 12 months have elapsed between obtaining your conditional order and applying for your final order, you will have to submit a short statement to support your application, explaining the delay.
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Highly experienced divorce lawyers
Our experienced lawyers can help with all divorce matters, including applying for a divorce, reaching a financial settlement, be it the divisions of assets, what happens to the family home, pensions or maintenance payments.
read moreOur specialist child law team helps parents to resolve their issues and clarify arrangements for their children.
At times, reaching an agreement can be difficult, but with our professional legal support from the beginning and holistic approach, over 80% of our cases settle out of court.
We offer an award-winning service
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