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What is a postnuptial agreement?

A postnuptial agreement is a document that is drawn up if a couple did not sign a prenuptial agreement before marriage or a civil union. It sets out their intentions of how any assets should be divided should the relationship break down.

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Prenuptial (prenup) and postnuptial agreements (postnup) are similar, offering a certain level of protection by setting out the ownership of belongings (money, assets and property).

It is important to note that postnuptial agreements are not legally binding in England and Wales and are considered by a court along with other factors including the length of the relationship, the financial assets and the contribution made by each person.

A postnup can be made at any point following marriage or a civil union. It can be used to address the situation at that time and make provisions for the future – for example, if you have children.

It is important to get an expert postnuptial agreement solicitor to draft the document and ensure that you both have legal advice and full financial disclosure when deciding the terms.

Our team can advise you on this and is experienced in drafting a wide range of postnuptial agreements, from multi-million agreements with complicated assets to smaller agreements covering property and inheritance for children.

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How long after marriage can you get a postnuptial agreement

You and your spouse can create a postnuptial agreement at any point during your marriage. As a ‘postnup’ covers the ownership of specific assets, and how they should be divided in the event of divorce, it is best to consider one during times of significant financial change.

How much does postnup cost?

Much like a prenup, the cost of a postnuptial agreement will vary depending on the complexity of your assets and the amount of legal advice you require. However, a postnup can provide protection down the line and can be a sensible financial investment.

Can I write my own postnuptial agreement?

According to the specific criteria that ensures a postnup can be considered by the court, it must be drafted by a lawyer and both parties must have received independent legal advice. To ensure you can satisfy the requirements and enable your agreement to be considered by the court, contact one of our specialist family lawyers.

Can a postnuptial agreement protect future assets

If you are expecting inheritance or a payout, even post-separation, a postnuptial agreement can help you protect your future assets. The same protections apply to future assets as current ones, so your partner will need to agree to the terms with a full understanding of what they entail.

Can postnups cover child related matters?

For both postnups and prenups, child-related matters such as custody and maintenance cannot be included. Maintenance is governed by the Child Maintenance Service, and any child arrangements will need to be agreed between you and your ex-partner at the time of separation or divorce. Should you not be able to agree, the family court will intervene in the best interests of your child.

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Why would you need a postnuptial agreement?

Couples might choose to draw up a postnuptial agreement for many reasons. These might include:

  • Wanting to protect an inheritance
  • To gain clarity on ownership of certain assets, including businesses
  • To provide clarity and protection when children are involved
  • To gain financial security in the event of taking time out of work, such as forstay-at-home parents
  • Failure to draw up a prenuptial agreement

What does a postnuptial agreement include?

Postnuptial agreements are tailored to the couple, so they can include many aspects depending on your needs. Agreements are usually centred around finances and often incorporate factors such as:

  • Assets and debts (and how any outstanding debts will be paid for)
  • Income (including any expected gifts and/or inheritance)
  • Any future income or gains (including property)
  • A list of personally and jointly owned belongings
  • How much maintenance will be paid to your ex-partner in the event of a divorce/separation
  • How any property will be divided (such as second homes)
  • Any insurance coverage, including life, medical and disability
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Imrana Masters

Senior Associate, East Midlands
Divorce Islamic divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse
Imrana is a senior associate in our Stamford and Peterborough offices, with a particular interest in private law children matters.
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James Leach

Senior Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
James is a Senior Associate based in our Guildford office.
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Joanne McDonald

Senior Associate, Kent
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Joanne is a senior associate working in our Tunbridge Wells office with a particular interest in financial remedy cases.
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Josephine Pilling

Senior Associate, Oxfordshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Josephine is a senior associate based in Stowe's Oxford office, with experience in a wide range of private family law matters.
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Judit Kerese

Senior Associate, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Worcestershire
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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Kate Anderson

Senior Associate, Hampshire, Berkshire & Dorset
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Kate specialises in divorce, finances, children and injunctive relief.
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Kate Bouwmeester

Senior Associate, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Kate's experience and attention to detail enables her to assist clients in a pragmatic manner with empathy and understanding.
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Katy Jordan

Senior Associate, Bristol & South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Finance Grandparents' Rights
Katy specialises in divorce and separation, division of financial assets following the breakdown of marriage and private law children matters.
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Laura Stocks

Senior Associate, West Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Laura is a senior associate in our Birmingham office.
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Laura Williams

Senior Associate, London
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Laura is an experienced Senior Associate Solicitor who specialises in family law, offering expert advice and representation in divorce, financial remedy cases and disputes involving children. With a compassionate and client-focused approach, Laura is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of family law with clarity, confidence, and care.  
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La-Toyah Phillips

Senior Associate, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire
Divorce Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse Finance
La-Toyah is a senior associate working from our North Hampshire and Berkshire offices.
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Lin Cumberlin

Senior Associate, Hampshire & Dorset
Divorce Civil Partnerships Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse
Lin is a Senior Associate based in our Southampton law office.
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Louise Forsyth

Senior Associate, Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
With a constructive and bespoke approach, I have extensive experience in contested children matters, as well as divorce and financial remedy disputes.
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Martha Holland

Senior Associate, London
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Inheritance Act
Martha is an Senior Associate in our London offices with experience across a broad range of private family law matters.
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Molly Brindley

Senior Associate, West Midlands
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Molly joined Stowe Family Law's Birmingham team as a Solicitor in 2022.
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Penny-jo Freddi

Senior Associate, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Divorce Cohabitation Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse
Penny-jo is a Senior Associate based out of our Bristol office.
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Rachel Lander

Senior Associate, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Children Cohabitation Collaborative Law
Rachel is a Senior Associate in Stowe's Stony Stratford office.
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Rosalyn Jacobs

Senior Associate, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Rosalyn is a senior associate work in our Chelmsford office.
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Sarah McLoughlin

Senior Associate, East Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Sarah prides herself on being approachable, responsive, and providing the best possible service to all her clients.
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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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Sophie Ballinger

Senior Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Sophie advises on many aspects of family law including representing parents and other family members in relation to Children Act matters, and assisting clients in seeking injunctive protection from domestic abuse.
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Sophie Croft

Senior Associate, North East
Divorce Surrogacy Civil Partnerships Collaborative Law
Sophie is an Senior Associate in Stowe's Newcastle office.
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Sophie Thayre

Senior Associate, Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Sophie deals with all aspects of family law matters including separation and divorce, matrimonial finances and children matters.
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Nicole Turner

Senior Associate, Cheshire & Lancashire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Nicole undertakes work on a diverse range of family matters including divorce and separation, financial matters (whether in or out of Court), cohabitation disputes and children matters.
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Tara Baker

Senior Associate, London
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
I have extensive experience in all aspects of Family law, having specialised in this area for over 25 years. I now deal with a range of issues for Stowe Family Law clients, including complex financial cases, operating from our London, Bromley and Richmond offices.
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Wendy Parks

Senior Associate, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Civil Partnerships Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Wendy is a Senior Associate based in our Cambridge office.
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Zanariah Webster

Senior Associate, London
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Zanariah is a senior associate in Stowe's London locations.
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Zoe Robinson

Senior Associate, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Divorce Adoption Domestic Abuse Finance
Zoe is a Senior Associate at our Bristol and Bath law offices.  
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Abi Woollaston

Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Children Cohabitation Domestic Abuse
Abi is a Associate based in our Esher office.
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Alex Panayides

Associate, Bristol, Somerset & South Wales
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Alex is an associate based in Stowe's Cardiff office with experience in all matters relating to the breakdown of a marriage.
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Alexzandra Hughes

Associate, Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Civil Partnerships Finance Resolution Member
Alexzandra is a Associate based in our Liverpool office.
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Amy Turner

Associate, East Midlands
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Amy began working at Stowe's Nottingham and Derby offices in March 2023.
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Anna Clarkson

Associate, East Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Anna specialises in financial and children disputes.
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Anna Stinton

Associate, London
Divorce Mediation Adoption Surrogacy
Anna is an Associate in our London law office.
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Annique Sampson

Associate, East Anglia & Essex
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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Baljinder Boughan

Associate, Derbyshire & South Yorkshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance International
Baljinder specialises in handling all aspects of separation and divorce and their implications, including divorce proceedings, financial matters, children's issues, court proceedings, non-molestation and occupation orders, domestic abuse cases, and disputes between unmarried couples.
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Barbara Marques

Associate, London
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Resolution Member
Barbara is an Associate based in our London office.
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Charlotte Hallam

Associate, East Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Charlotte's work involves matrimonial finances. She also has expertise in supporting clients with financial matters by way of prenuptial, postnuptial, cohabitation and separation agreements.
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Chelcie Evans

Associate, West Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Chelcie specialises in complex Children Act cases with an expertise in cases involving Domestic Abuse, Controlling and Coercive behaviour, serious allegations of sexual abuse, and parental alienation.
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Claudia Hubert

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

Associate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire & South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Courtney is a Associate based in our Cheltenham office.
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Daniela Da Silva

Associate, London
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Daniela is a Associate based in Stowe's London office.
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Deepika Bhoolah-Bansal

Associate, Hampshire & Dorset
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Deepika joined Stowe's Southampton office in October 2024.
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Eleanor Lorimer

Associate, Devon
Divorce Surrogacy Civil Partnerships Finance
Eleanor's expertise lies in the resolution of financial issues that arise upon divorce or relationship breakdown, particularly those involving complex pensions, businesses, trust structures and property portfolios.
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Elizabeth Gray

Associate, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Elizabeth has accumulated valuable experience representing High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), particularly in cases featuring complex Trust structures and company assets.
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Elizabeth Hughes

Associate, Hampshire & Dorset
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Elizabeth is experienced in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce & finances and cohabitation matters, domestic abuse and private children with a particular interest in negotiating financial settlements.
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Elona Smith

Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Elona is a Associate based in Stowe's Brighton office.
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Emily Davies

Associate, Cheshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Grandparents' Rights
Emily will always take a pragmatic approach and ensure her client's feel supported through the process.
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Fleur Ryder-Smith

Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Fleur is a dedicated family lawyer who listens to clients’ needs and objectives before developing a bespoke approach to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Francesca Sanderson

Associate, Hampshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Grandparents' Rights
Francesca has a varied experience in family law. Francesca specialises in child arrangements, relocation applications and injunctions and can advise on divorce and financial settlements. Francesca also has previous experience advising and representing clients when social services have become involved with their children.
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Hannah Wile

Associate, South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Hannah is an associate based in our Cardiff office.
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Heather Arnold

Associate, Cheshire & Staffordshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Heather is a Associate based in Stowe's North West offices.  
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Jenni Morrow

Associate, Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Jenni joined Stowe in 2024 working out of our Tunbridge Wells office and supports clients across Kent including in her current hometown of Ashford.
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Jennifer Roberts

Associate, North East
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Jennifer joined Stowe's Newcastle office as an associate in July 2024.
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Joanna Dale

Associate, Devon
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Joanna joined Stowe Family Law's South West & Wales team in early 2022.
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Judith Brock

Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Judith has gained extensive experience in handling a diverse range of cases involving both finance and children.
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Katie Harrison

Associate, Derbyshire & South Yorkshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Cohabitation Domestic Abuse
Katie is an associate in our Sheffield office.
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Kate Whelan

Associate, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Resolution Member
Kate is an Associate based in our Guildford office.
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Kirsty Dourado

Associate, London
Divorce Islamic divorce Surrogacy Civil Partnerships
Kirsty is an Associate Solicitor based in our London law office.
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Lauren Ashforth

Associate, Devon
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Lauren specialises in all areas of family law, such as divorce and matrimonial finance and private children matters.    
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Lydia Owen

Associate, West Midlands
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Lydia is an associate based in Stowe's Birmingham office.
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Monica Lal

Associate, West Midlands
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Monica joined Stowe Family Law's Midlands team in 2022.
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Nicola Lewis

Associate, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Nicola is a Associate based in Stowe's Stony Stratford office.
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Orla O'Connor

Associate, North East
Divorce Domestic Abuse Prenuptial Agreements
Orla has a background in all areas of family law, with a focus on Children Act 1989 cases.
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Phoebe Trott

Associate, East Anglia & Essex
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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Pooja Patel

Associate, London
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Pooja is a hardworking, conscientious and dedicated family lawyer, who adopts an empathetic and robust approach in securing the best possible outcome for her clients and is known for her attention to detail.        
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Rachael Harwin

Associate, Derbyshire & South Yorkshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Rachael specialises in Children Act 1989, Financial Remedy (consented or contested), Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements and Domestic Abuse.
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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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Rebecca Sutton

Associate, London
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Rebecca specialises in divorce and separation, division of financial assets and private law children matters.  
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Rukhma Sohail

Associate, London
Divorce Islamic divorce Civil Partnerships Finance
Rukhma is an associate working in our London offices, specialising in divorce, finances and private children disputes.
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Samantha Edwards

Associate, Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Samantha is an Associate in our Tunbridge Wells team.
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Subecca Sheikh

Associate, London
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Inheritance Act
Subecca is a London-based associate with experience in a wide range of private family matters.
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Yasmin Trow

Associate, Greater Manchester
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements Resolution Member
Yasmin has experience with a diverse range of family law matters including divorce and separation, financial matters, cohabitation disputes and issues involving children.
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Abbie Playford

Solicitor, North East
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Abbie is a Solicitor working in our Newcastle office.
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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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Alexia Papachrisostomou

Solicitor, Kent
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Alexia is a Solicitor based in our Tunbridge Wells law office.
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Becca Reynolds

Solicitor, Greater Manchester & North Yorkshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Becca is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Leeds office.
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Callie Collins

Solicitor, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Resolution Member
Callie is a solicitor based out of our Chelmsford office. 
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Charlotte Kirkby

Solicitor, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Collaborative Law Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Charlotte qualified as a solicitor in February 2024 and joined Stowe in July 2024.
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Chloe Flynn

Solicitor, North Yorkshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Chloe is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Leeds office.
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Courtney Litwinko-Smith

Solicitor, West Midlands
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Courtney is a solicitor in our Birmingham office.
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Eleanor Hall

Solicitor, West Midlands
Divorce Adoption Forensic Accountancy Civil Partnerships
Eleanor is a Solicitor based at our Birmingham law office.
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Ellie Chivers

Solicitor, Oxfordshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Resolution Member
Ellie is a Solicitor in our Oxford and Swindon offices.
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Holly-Rose Wright

Solicitor, North Yorkshire
Divorce Finance
Holly-Rose is a solicitor in Stowe's Leeds office specialising in divorce and financial proceedings.
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Isabella Gill

Solicitor, London
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance International
Isabella is a Solicitor at our London law office.
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Jade Bray

Solicitor, Hampshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Jade is a Solicitor based in Stowe's North Hampshire and Berkshire offices.
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Jodie Penketh

Solicitor, Greater Manchester
Divorce Civil Partnerships Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Jodie Penketh works for Stowe as a solicitor in the Manchester office.
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Julia Francis-Owusuasefa

Solicitor, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Julia is a solicitor in Stowe's Guildford office.
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Kajaldeep Aujla

Solicitor, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Mediation Domestic Abuse Finance
Kajaldeep is a Solicitor based at our St Albans law office.
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Kamila Ewa Cyran

Solicitor, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Kamila is a solicitor in Stowe's Reading office.
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Kate Evans

Solicitor, Oxfordshire
Divorce Children Finance Resolution Member
Kate is a solicitor based out of our Oxford office.
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Kelsey Faulkner

Solicitor, Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Divorce Adoption Domestic Abuse Finance
Kelsey is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Liverpool office.
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Kiren Kaur

Solicitor, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Finance
Kiren joined Stowe’s Chelmsford office as a Solicitor in October 2024.
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Kirsten Crouch

Solicitor, Oxfordshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Kirsten is a solicitor in Stowe's Oxford office.
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Lauren Gauld

Solicitor, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Lauren specialises in private law children, divorce and matrimonial finances as well as family law act proceedings.
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Lauren Kite

Solicitor, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Children Cohabitation Finance
Lauren is a Solicitor based in our Guildford office.
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Lucy Fitzpatrick

Solicitor, Greater Manchester
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Lucy is a Solicitor based in our Manchester office.
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Madison Barlow

Solicitor, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Divorce Children Finance
Madison is a Solicitor at our Cheltenham law office.
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Maheen Khalid

Solicitor, Berkshire
Divorce Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse Finance
Maheen is a Solicitor based at our North Hampshire and Berkshire offices.
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Mollie Greenwood

Solicitor, Cheshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Mollie is a Solicitor in Stowe Family Law’s Altrincham office.
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Molly Beattie

Solicitor, North East
Divorce Surrogacy Domestic Abuse Finance
Molly is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Newcastle office.
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Neve Morton

Solicitor, East Midlands
Divorce Cohabitation Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Neve is a Solicitor at our Nottingham law office.
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Nhu Vo

Solicitor, Surrey & Sussex
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Nhu is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Kingston office.
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Paula Lucena

Solicitor, London
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Paula is a Solicitor based in our London office.
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Rachael Lodge

Solicitor, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Divorce Finance
Rachael is a solicitor based out of Stowe Family Law's Bristol office.
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Rachel Tomley

Solicitor, West Midlands
Divorce Surrogacy Domestic Abuse Finance
Rachel is a solicitor in our Birmingham office.
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Semra Ramadan

Solicitor, East Midlands
Divorce Children Cohabitation Finance
Semra is a Solicitor at our Peterborough law office.
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Sarah Parkin

Solicitor, Derbyshire & South Yorkshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Sarah is a Solicitor based in Stowe's Sheffield office.
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Shaughney Loveridge

Solicitor, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Shaughney is a solicitor working in Stowe's Cheltenham office.
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Sophie Wood

Solicitor, Cheshire & Staffordshire
Divorce Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Sophie is a Solicitor based in our Altrincham law office.
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Thea Papadopoulou

Solicitor, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Thea is a Solicitor at our St Alban's law office.
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Zeneb Muneer

Solicitor, Berkshire
Divorce Mediation Legal Assistant Children
Zaneb is a solicitor based out of our Reading office.  
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Yvonne Taiwo

Solicitor, East Anglia & Essex
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Grandparents' Rights
Yvonne is a solicitor in Stowe's Chelmsford office.
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Zoe Cross

Solicitor, North Yorkshire
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Zoe is a solicitor in Stowe's Leeds office with a background of both matrimonial and children work.
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Ashleigh Balodis

Family Law Executive, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Ashleigh is a Family Law Executive in Stowe's Stony Stratford office.
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Lotus Kimona

Family Lawyer, Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance
Lotus is a Family Lawyer based in our Liverpool law office.
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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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Mark Christie

Client Services Team Lawyer
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
I have specialised in family law for over 40 years with a focus on divorce, separation and private law children disputes, often advising on very complex cases. I am noted for my non-confrontational manner and supportive approach that helps to resolve matters quickly and avoid court hearings, where possible.      
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Andrea Lisowska

Paralegal, East Midlands
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Andrea is a Paralegal based in our Peterborough office.
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Angela Sandhu

Paralegal, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Angela specialises in children, finances, non-molestation/occupation orders, divorce.
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Caitlin Hall

Paralegal, Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Divorce Children Finance
Caitlin Hall is a Paralegal based in Liverpool, working alongside the wider team to support families in this area.
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Georgina Jones

Trainee Solicitor, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Georgina is a Trainee Solicitor in Stowe's Stony Stratford office.
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Ramneek Kaur

Paralegal, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Legal Assistant Finance Resolution Member
Ramneek is a paralegal in Stowe's Stony Stratford office.
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Simone Bartha

Paralegal, West Midlands
Divorce Mediation Collaborative Law Finance
Simone is a Paralegal at our Birmingham law office.
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Cheyenne Langford

Legal Assistant, East Midlands
Divorce Legal Assistant Finance
Cheyenne is a Legal Assistant based in our Nottingham office.
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Cristina Bulbuc

Legal Assistant, Bristol, Gloucestershire & Somerset
Divorce Legal Assistant Finance
Cristina Bulbuc is a Legal Assistant at our Bristol office.
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Megan Hannan

Legal Assistant, Derbyshire & South Yorkshire
Divorce Legal Assistant Children Domestic Abuse
Megan Hannan is a Legal Assistant based in the Sheffield office.
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Suzanne Grant

Forensic Accountant
Forensic Accountancy Finance
Suzanne is a forensic accountant who is based in our Harrogate family lawyers office but has a national remit. Suzanne joined the firm in June 2006.
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Are there any situations in which a postnuptial agreement is not recommended?

Because postnuptial agreements are not legally binding, it is important to remember that an agreement can be overruled by the court if it is deemed to be unfair to one member of the party in the event of divorce.

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It is also imperative that each party receives expert legal advice to be able to make an informed decision about the details of the agreement and is not put under pressure to draw up a document they disagree with.

A couple’s circumstances can change and it is a good idea to revisit a postnuptial agreement regularly to make sure it reflects the current situation. Factors that could alter an agreement include having children, receiving a large inheritance or acquiring additional assets.

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Not sure how to sell a house during a divorce? By the end of this article, our UK specialist divorce lawyers will help you understand if you can sell your house during a divorce, what happens if you have children, and how this works in a financial
Zanariah Webster Zanariah Webster 8 min read 11 Jun 2026
How to future proof for an amicable divorce
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements Divorce and dissolution advice Finance, costs and fees advice Unmarried couples advice
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How to future proof for an amicable divorce

Knowing how to divorce amicably isn't as straightforward as it seems. By the end of this guide, our UK divorce lawyers will share how to get through a divorce amicably, how to keep the process civil for the kids, and a 5-step checklist to follo
Sophie Croft Sophie Croft 6 min read 11 Jun 2026
Divorce and property
Assets Divorce and dissolution advice Finance, costs and fees advice
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Divorce and property: What you need to know

The family home will be treated as a matrimonial asset during divorce proceedings. So, you will need to decide what to do with your home when you separate. Find out how property is treated during the process and what you and your ex-spouse are
Zanariah Webster Zanariah Webster 7 min read 11 Jun 2026
Divorce and dissolution advice Divorce process Finance, costs and fees advice
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What is a D81 form in divorce?

By the end of this blog, our UK financial divorce specialists will tell you what a D81 form is, what the difference is between a Form E and D81, and the common mistakes people make when filling out a D81 form. What is a D81 form in divorce? 
Judit Kerese Judit Kerese 5 min read 5 Jun 2026
The financial risk of DIY divorces
Divorce and dissolution advice Finance, costs and fees advice Divorce costs
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The risks of DIY divorce

With the cost of what feels like everything in life increasing in price, more and more people are considering DIY divorce. Whether that be an online divorce or a traditional divorce that you do yourself (with no legal advice). Yes, these are
Zanariah Webster Zanariah Webster 5 min read 28 May 2026

I have extensive experience in all aspects of family law and 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.

Date last reviewed: 23/04/2025

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