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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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Rukhma Sohail

Associate, London & East of England
Divorce Islamic divorce Civil Partnerships Finance
Rukhma is an associate working in our London & East of England offices, specialising in divorce, finances and private children disputes.
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Louise Chipchase

Regional Director
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
I have extensive experience in all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, cohabitation and nuptial agreements. I frequently represent clients in high-net-worth cases whether they are wishing to protect their wealth or ensure their financial future is secure; adopting a strategic and compassionate approach throughout.
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Chloë Ashman

Senior Associate, London & East of England
Divorce Jewish Divorce Islamic divorce Children
Chloë is a Senior Associate based out of our offices in London & the East of England.
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Hannah Bridgwood

Partner, East Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Hannah is a partner based out of our East Midlands offices.
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Charlotte Brown

Associate, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce
Charlotte joined Stowe Family Law as a Solicitor in 2021.
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Haydn Clarke

Associate, Leeds and Yorkshire
Divorce Children Cohabitation Domestic Abuse
Haydn is an Associate who works at our Leeds family law office.
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Victoria Sturt

Solicitor, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Children Cohabitation Finance
Victoria is a solicitor based out of our South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales offices.
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Phoebe Trott

Associate, East of England
Divorce Adoption Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse
Phoebe provides specialist legal advice across all aspects of private family law including divorce, matrimonial finances, private children law, cohabitation disputes and injunction matters.
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Annique Sampson

Associate, East of England
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Annique specialises in various aspects of private family law, covering divorce proceedings, financial settlements related to divorce, and matters concerning private children.
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Gemma Davison

Team Leader Partner, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Mediation Surrogacy Fertility
Gemma offers support and advice on surrogacy and fertility law, including; domestic and international surrogacy, donor conception, platonic co-parenting and single parent by choice.
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Ella Bartley

Associate, Bristol
Divorce Civil Partnerships Cohabitation Finance
Ella is an Associate based out of our Bristol office.
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Deepika Bhoolah-Bansal

Associate, South Coast & South West
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Deepika joined Stowe in October 2024.
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Kamila Ewa Cyran

Solicitor, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Kamila is a solicitor across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire.
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Neve Morton

Solicitor, East Midlands
Divorce Cohabitation Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Neve is a Solicitor across the East Midlands area.
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Melanie Quinn

Team Leader Partner, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
I combine compassion with a firm and pragmatic approach to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients. I advise on all aspects of divorce and separation with a focus on financial settlements and arrangements for children.
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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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Sophia Bradfield

Paralegal, South Wales
Divorce Legal Assistant
Sophia is a paralegal working in Stowe's Cardiff office.
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Judit Kerese

Senior Associate, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Judit deals with all aspects of family law, with a particular interest in divorce and financial consequences of a relationship breakdown.
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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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Rosanna Hounslow

Team Leader Partner, London
Divorce Adoption Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse
Rosanna deals with all areas of family law but has a particular interest in complex children and matrimonial finance matters.
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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: High-Net-Worth Divorce Involving Hidden Asset Concerns
8 September 2026

London: High-Net-Worth Divorce Involving Hidden Asset Concerns

We acted for a client whose divorce had serious financial concerns. The financial settlement required careful scrutiny and we successfully negotiated a divorce settlement that provided our client with 85% of the proceeds of the sale of the family home.

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London: Quick Action Protects Client Interests in Divorce Settlement
8 September 2026

London: Quick Action Protects Client Interests in Divorce Settlement

We supported a client who had left her marriage following domestic abuse. By the time we were contacted, our client had already gone to the repossession hearing without legal representation, and the court had ordered that the property should be sold. After much negotiating, the case concluded with a final order securing payment of the outstanding lump sum owed to our client.

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London: 50/50 Division in £4.4m Divorce from Coercive Control Spouse
8 September 2026

London: 50/50 Division in £4.4m Divorce from Coercive Control Spouse

We worked on behalf of a client who was leaving a long marriage that had involved coercive control and exclusion from financial decision-making. Our experts secured a divorce settlement that included a 50/50 division of the £4.4m matrimonial assets, full repayment of our client’s legal fees, a costs order against the spouse recognising their unreasonable conduct, and ongoing maintenance that was payable until the sale and division of the property assets.

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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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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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