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Divorce and separation can be tough. You need time and support to make the right decision for you and your family. Engaging with an expert family solicitor when considering getting a divorce or separation can help you to better understand the process involved and the support you will need if you choose to go ahead.

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Making the decision to divorce

Making the decision to end a marriage or long-term relationship is a difficult one and not one that should never be taken lightly. Ask yourself, do I really want to separate from my partner? Is there something else in my life causing my unhappiness?

You need to think through the decision to divorce or separate carefully and not from a place of anxiety, stress or depression. Read five things to think about before you end your marriage.

Seek out some couples counselling, talk to your friends and family, talk to your spouse about the problems as you see them and be willing to work at saving your marriage before walking away.

Click here for a range of tools to help you through your relationship breakdown and beyond.

Married couples

Getting divorced legally brings your marriage to an end, so that you are no longer husband and wife.

For those people not ready to dive straight into divorce proceedings, it is possible to obtain a judicial separation, whereby you remain married but legally separated, and this can deal with most financial claims. You can also set up a separation agreement, explore the alternatives to divorce.

However, if you separate but do not get divorced, you will remain financially tied to each other and divorce continues to be the most popular way of formally separating from a spouse.

Unmarried couples

Unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as those that are married or entered into a civil partnership.

If the relationship breaks down there is often limited legal protection.

Assets such as the family home are not divided as they might be in divorce and should a property dispute occur, trust and land law is applied instead.

There is no automatic entitlement to make financial, capital, spousal maintenance or pension claims.

Counselling & support

Before you make the decision to separate or seek a divorce, counselling for yourself or as a couple can help you to communicate and talk through your issues.

Visit our Divorce Directory for a guide to counselling professionals and others who will support you.

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Sarah's kindness, approachability and professionalism made an awful process bearable. Her knowledge and no nonsense approach backed by her great team ensured I was able to bring my divorce to a swift and timely conclusion. Her help was very much appreciated and I am in a good place looking forward to the next chapter of my life.

Client: Anon

Exceptionally professional dealing with a very challenging and emotional chapter of my life, my divorce. Stowe Family Law stepped in when my original solicitor was not providing the level of service I was looking for and swiftly got me back on track and to a prompt conclusion.

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Client: Legal 500

A great thanks to Chris and all at Stowe family law who saw me from start to finish of my divorce, a first class, super efficient team.

Client: Mr S

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Client: Legal 500

May I thank Nastassia for such excellent service and support in my recent divorce which led to a successful outcome. Nastasia’s pleasant and caring nature was always appreciated at such an emotional time and kept me focused on the main issues. Her detailed knowledge, prompt attention to detail and professionalism were absolutely first rate. Together with our Barrister, Charles Eastwood, what an impressive team. Thank you. I can thoroughly recommend Nastassia.

Client: Mr H

I saw Sarah McLoughlin as part of my 'Next steps Meeting.' Sarah was an excellent listener giving easy to understand information in a calm manner. She broke down the next steps in a format that I felt empowered to undertake. She was knowledgeable and friendly. I was nervous at the start of the meeting but she was able to put my fears at ease and I finished the meeting feeling relieved and smiling.

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