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Solicitors for high net worth divorce

Our specialist team has experience handling the sensitivity and confidentiality required for high-net-worth and high profile divorce cases.

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We guide our clients through the process of what can often be complex cases with our professional legal support, in-house forensic accountancy team and network of IFAs, property experts, valuation experts and pension specialists.

Our expert UK divorce lawyers have previously supported a wide range of clients, including financiers, landowners, entrepreneurs, CEOs, professional sportspeople and celebrities, with total discretion. Whatever the price of your divorce, we’re here to help.

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Key High Net Worth Divorce Information

What services do we offer for high net worth individuals?

High net worth divorces are often complex cases that require expert legal knowledge and specialist services, both of which Stowe Family Law provide. Alongside our skilled family lawyers, we have an extensive network of professionals, from property valuators and pension experts to IFAs and wealth management experts available to collaberate on cases.

What is considered a high net worth divorce?

High net worths are usually defined as individuals with liquid assets of £1million or more. From CEOs to athletes and celebrities, Stowe Family Law has worked with a myriad of high net worth clients, but we also work with clients across the financial spectrum. If you’re not sure if our high net worth divorce services are right for you, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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Notable high net worth divorce case experience

  • A prenuptial agreement for a high-profile business person where the other party’s assets are valued at £100 million across multiple jurisdictions. 
  • International enforcement of orders made under Part III after a divorce in Russia with assets of £120 million+
  • A prenuptial agreement where the other party was a beneficiary of a family trust worth £350million.
  • A financial remedy case involving £3 million across multiple jurisdictions.
  • A £17million divorce case involving property in Brazil, Belgium, Togo, Sweden, offshore accounts and international business.

We have over 90 offices across the UK with locations including London, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Reading, Nottingham, Newcastle, York, Leicester, Oxford and Bristol so wherever you’re located, we’re here to help.

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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.

Meet our expert high net worth divorce solicitors

Get expert advice and support tailored to your situation from our experienced legal team.

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Lin Cumberlin

Senior Associate, South Coast & South West
Divorce Civil Partnerships Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse
Lin is a Senior Associate based in across the South Coast & South West.
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Rebecca Sutton

Associate, London & East of England
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Rebecca specialises in divorce and separation, division of financial assets and private law children matters.  
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Claire Cleary

Team Leader Partner, West Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
With over 20 years’ experience in family law, I specialise in handling divorces that result in complex and HNW financial disputes.  
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Kate Evans

Solicitor, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Children Finance Resolution Member
Kate is a solicitor based across South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales.
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Nicola Lewis

Associate, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Nicola is a Associate based across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire.
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Claudia Hubert

Associate, London & East of England
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Claudia is a Associate working in our London & East of England offices. She provides legal advice across all aspects of private family law.
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Rebecca Bridson

Associate, London
Divorce Mediation Civil Partnerships Cohabitation
Rebecca is an Associate based in our London Victoria office.
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Becka Headley

Trainee CILEx Lawyer, Devon
Divorce Legal Assistant Domestic Abuse International
Becka is a trainee CILEx lawyer based in Stowe's Exeter office. She was winner of Best Family Law Paralegal of the Year at the National Paralegal Awards in 2021 & 2024.        
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Maheen Khalid

Solicitor, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse Finance
Maheen is a Solicitor based at our Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire offices.
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Kirsten Crouch

Solicitor, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Kirsten is a solicitor working across South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales.
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Katie Harrison

Associate, North East & Yorkshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Cohabitation Domestic Abuse
Katie is an associate across the North East & Yorkshire.
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Kajaldeep Aujla

Solicitor, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Mediation Domestic Abuse Finance
Kajaldeep is a Solicitor based across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire.
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Maryana Tuka

Partner, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Adoption Surrogacy Civil Partnerships
Maryana specialises in handling cases related to Separation, Divorce, Financial Relief, Private Children Act Matters, Domestic Violence, and TOLATA.
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Semra Ramadan

Solicitor, East Midlands
Divorce Children Cohabitation Finance
Semra is a Solicitor working across the East Midlands area.
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Emily Harrison-Croft

Client Services Team Lawyer
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Emily is a Client Services Team Lawyer.    
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Sarah Sowden

Senior Associate, North Yorkshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Dedicated and proactive, Sarah ensures the client’s objectives are clearly understood before achieving the best possible outcome by applying a strategic approach tailored to each client.
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Aimee McKay

Solicitor, Greater Manchester
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Amiee is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Manchester office.
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Laura Stocks

Senior Associate, West Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Laura is a senior associate working across the West Midlands area.
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Cheryl Grace

Partner, Yorkshire & Greater Manchester
Divorce Surrogacy Finance Prenuptial Agreements
I combine a strong and robust approach with empathy and compassion as I guide my clients through a range of family law matters. My expertise lies in divorce, separation, sensitive children law issues and complex financial cases. I also have experience with surrogacy law.
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Kiren Kaur

Solicitor, London & East of England
Divorce Finance
Kiren joined Stowe’s Chelmsford office as a Solicitor in October 2024 and now works across London & the East of England.
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We offer an award-winning service

Divorces involving high net worth individuals require careful handling of intricate financial matters. We specialise in navigating these complexities, ensuring a fair and comprehensive settlement that protects our clients’ significant assets.

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Client success stories

London: Exceptional Result in Challenging £3m Divorce
8 September 2026

London: Exceptional Result in Challenging £3m Divorce

A client instructed us in this high-net-worth divorce case marked by complex international property, business, and tax issues. The issues around jurisdiction, enforcement, asset tracing, and tax all required careful handling by our London high-net-worth experts. Our client was awarded 100% of the liquid assets, a secure school fund for the children, the family home, and ongoing maintenance.

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London: Successful Result in Complex High-Net-Worth Divorce Settlement
8 September 2026

London: Successful Result in Complex High-Net-Worth Divorce Settlement

We acted for a client after partway through their case, following an FDR hearing. The dispute concerned a financial settlement valued at about £1 million, with the majority of assets held in the spouse’s name. Discover how we achieved a fair financial settlement that secured a significant lump sum payment, plus spousal maintenance for three years.

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London: Improved Terms Agreed in Couple’s £8m High-Net-Worth Prenup
8 September 2026

London: Improved Terms Agreed in Couple’s £8m High-Net-Worth Prenup

We acted for the less well-off future spouse in a prenup involving £8 million of assets. The imbalance of wealth was a clear risk to our client’s long-term financial security. We approached the matter with care and discretion, leading to the new terms of the prenup with much better protection and financial security for our client.

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London: £16m Split 50/50 in High-Net-Worth International Divorce
8 September 2026

London: £16m Split 50/50 in High-Net-Worth International Divorce

This high-net-worth divorce involved a complex financial settlement with total assets of over £16 million. From the start, the client’s spouse had attempted to ringfence a substantial amount of assets. We pursued an equal division of assets due to the long-standing contributions our client had made to the marriage. The final settlement achieved a result close to a 50/50 split.

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London: £2m High-Net-Worth Divorce with Complex Property Division
8 September 2026

London: £2m High-Net-Worth Divorce with Complex Property Division

We supported a husband through a complex high-net-worth financial settlement. There was a difference in finances between the spouses, which meant careful thinking about long-term planning and child arrangements. Our London solicitors were calm and thorough in their approach when considering the irregular income, housing needs, and school costs. Our experts found a balanced solution that ensured stability for the children.

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Canary Wharf: Amicable divorce settlement reached through mediation
15 June 2026

Canary Wharf: Amicable divorce settlement reached through mediation

A client that just separated from their spouse contacted our Canary Wharf legal team for help. We provided accessible and straightforward advice from the start, and reached an amicable divorce settlement with mediation.

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Emma Newman is Managing Partner for Stowe Family Law for the Southern Home Counties, overseeing teams in offices including Brighton, Esher, Guildford, Chatham, Reigate, Sevenoaks, Woking and Tunbridge Wells, alongside the wider regional office network. Emma is an SRA member recognised by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, Emma is an experienced family lawyer specialising in complex financial matters, particularly cases involving businesses, trusts and high-net-worth individuals.

Date last reviewed: 23/04/2025

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