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Solicitors for religious divorce

For those couples in the UK that have had both a civil and a religious ceremony, it is important that to end their marriage they must follow both English law and their religion’s divorce procedures.

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Our specialist team of divorce solicitors have experience with multiple faiths in the context of marriage and divorce and frequently assist people in seeking a divorce that fulfils the requirements of their faith and law.

Our clients are guided through both processes, mindful of the importance of their culture whilst ensuring they get a service that understands their religious divorce laws on a spiritual, personal and legal level.

We have experience with cases involving Islamic, Jewish, Catholic and Buddhist divorces.

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Key divorce information

How much does a divorce cost?
  • Standard court fee to process the divorce application: £612 +VAT
  • Average solicitor fees (in an uncontested divorce): £750 +VAT.
  • In low complexity financial or child arrangement cases: from £4000 to £25000. Where there are more complex issues to resolve, costs can extend beyond this.

It’s essential to speak to a solicitor to get realistic costs for your specific situation.

How long does a divorce take?

On average, between 6 and 8 months.

Are pensions included in a divorce?

Yes, it’s important to include any pensions when submitting financial information.

Am I eligible for a fixed-fee divorce?

Fixed-fee divorces are only suitable when there are no financial or child arrangements to resolve. Complex cases would not be eligible for this model.

Do I need to go to court?

You’ll only need to go to court if you’re unable to reach an agreement through other methods such as mediation and arbitration. Over 80% of our cases are settled out of court.

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A team of religious divorce experts

  • Specialist divorce solicitors with experience in the multi-religious laws and processes pertaining to marriage and divorce.
  • Sensitive to the cultural and religious difficulties that face clients who have to deal with civil divorces and religious divorces.

Providing specialist support across the UK, including the North West, Midlands, Yorkshire and religious divorce in London.

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Meet our expert religious divorce solicitors
Nastassia
Burton
Managing Partner, Leeds & Manchester
Charlotte
Newman
Partner, Leeds
Siobhan
Vegh
Partner, London
Imrana
Masters
Senior Associate, Stamford
Rukhma
Sohail
Associate, London
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We offer an award-winning service

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Why choose Stowe Family Law?

  • As the only national law firm fully dedicated to family matters, our expert team offers professional advice so you can make a fully informed decision about your divorce.

  • We are proud to be rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Check out our reviews to see what our previous clients have said about our service.

  • We feature in The Legal 500 rankings and are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

  • We keep you informed. Take a look at our support section, which features a range of helpful guides, focusing on important topics including finances and mediation.

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Let's ask Mrs L

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your hard work and professionalism whilst working on my case.

Let's ask Mrs D

Mark Christie provided me with exceptional support throughout a very difficult divorce. His professionalism and robust attention to detail are second to none. He gave me hard facts alongside solid advice and guidance throughout the whole process. His robust and pragmatic approach was reassuring and I certainly felt Mark shouldered the burden of my … Read moredivorce allowing me to sleep at night knowing I had an excellent solicitor acting for me. I will always be grateful to Mark and would highly recommend him, more so I'm certainly grateful he was in my corner!

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Rebecca Calden-Storr has impressed me as a meticulous and thorough practitioner who adopts a methodical and forensic approach to her cases. She is very good with handling (sometimes difficult) client’s expectations whilst always making them feel totally supported during one of the most stressful periods of their lives. She is sensible and always … Read moreprepared to reach (and actively seeks to find) a fair out of court settlement when possible. If not, then she is more than capable of representing a client’s interests robustly in court.

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Ciara Pugh is listed as a key lawyer and recognised for her efficiency and dedication: ‘Ciara Pugh is a complete joy to work with. Her briefs are concise and she has almost always gone above and beyond to get the full context for her clients. What is most enjoyable is just how efficient she is. There’s never anything too small and she accepts t… Read morehe limitations that inevitably come with some hearings. I have to do markedly less client expectation management because Ciara hasn’t promised them the moon on a stick, unlike many others of her level of experience’.

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Exceptionally knowledgeable, empathetic and approachable. When their client is having a really hard time and is finding the process emotionally and physically difficult, they take off so much stress and pressure. You can trust them to be honest with you, but to also be exceptionally caring.

Let's ask Mr B

Very professional and always quick to respond to emails etc. Maria gave extremely useful advice, and was happy for me to fill out forms and complete statements myself to keep the costs down. She also recommended a barrister who was brilliant on the big day, and helped me to get a good result for me and my son. I would definitely recommend Stowe Fam… Read moreily Law to anybody going through child arrangements disputes.

Let's ask of Paula Crowhurst, Divorce Coach

Paula has been and is (my divorce journey continues) an amazing support both emotionally and practically with all things divorce! When I have come to her upset or unsure of what to do, her calming influence and knowledge has helped me to look at the situation and my options differently! She is the voice of reason when I am overwhelmed with emotion… Read mores and struggling with the scale of everything happening. After her sessions and voice note conversations, I feel calmer and more centred.

Let's ask Mr R

Although I have only been dealing with Sarah for a short time, all of my interactions with her have been very positive. She is open and honest and inspires confidence. Her communication skills are excellent and her responses always timely and detailed. All in all, just what is required at a time of uncertainty. Thank you Sarah
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