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If you want to run your divorce at a pace you can afford, guided support can help

Our services offer legal advice in specific areas, such as helping you settle your finances or make arrangements for children as part of your divorce without the need for full legal representation.

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Using these services means you will undertake most of the admin, manage the process, and represent yourself, while having legal advice at critical points to reduce the risk of errors and give you peace of mind.

Our Self serve option helps you to:

  • Have more control over your budget
  • Break down legal costs into smaller, more affordable chunks
  • Access and pay for tailored legal advice in the areas you need it most
  • Get legal advice to help avoid potential costly mistakes later down the line
  • Manage the divorce process yourself with the reassurance of legal advice when required.

Without having to compromise on the quality legal advice and support you need.

Download our detailed guide to Guided Support (PDF, 33MB).

Key information about Guided Support

How is Guided support different to Lawyer negotiation?

Guided support is different to our popular lawyer-led service as it gives you more flexibility in what you’d like to carry out yourself and what you need support with.

You’ll represent yourself and manage the process, with our legal advice for those items agreed within the scope of work.

Is Guided support a fixed fee service?

Yes, after your initial meeting with a lawyer, we will create a scope of work which defines what we will do as part of the service. Costs depend on the work required and the level of support you choose, with fees agreed upfront before any work begins. 

With Guided support we will do as much, or as little, work as you require.

Can I change my mind and transfer to the Lawyer negotiation service?

Yes you’re able to transfer over to our traditional lawyer-led service if you’ve already started using Guided support, you may want to do this if your case becomes more complex than expected or if you’re worried about the direction of your case and require more support.

Simply let your lawyer know you’d like to discuss switching and they can arrange this for you.

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What Guided support covers

We currently offer the following services:

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Settling your finances in divorce

  • Tailored advice meeting
  • Preparing for or supporting mediation or negotiation
  • Completing your Form E
  • Reviewing financial disclosure (Form Es) and next steps
  • Preparing a financial consent order
  • Drafting a document, such as drafting a court application or other court documents

Making arrangements for your child

  • Tailored advice meeting
  • Preparing for or supporting mediation or negotiation
  • Preparing an agreed parenting plan
  • Drafting a document, such as a witness statement or court application.

Other family law issues

  • Tailored advice meeting
  • Drafting documents, such as court documents and applications

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What is Guided support?

Guided support provides legal advice and guidance in specific areas, including financial settlements on divorce and child arrangements. It is an alternative to instructing a lawyer to handle the whole process for you on an hourly rate basis.

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Using these services means you will undertake most of the admin, manage the process, and represent yourself, while having legal advice at critical points to reduce the risk of errors.

How does Guided support work?

To start, you must have a paid Initial Strategy Meeting with a Stowe lawyer. They will discuss your case and our services in more detail, assess whether it is suitable, and determine if you wish to proceed.

If you decide to proceed immediately, you will receive a follow-up letter, for which there is a charge, that clearly outlines the scope of work we will do (called a retainer) and an estimate of costs.

If you need time to think it through, we offer a free follow-up meeting to ensure we understand your needs and the scope of the work. If agreed, we will prepare the scope document, for which there is a charge, and send a cost estimate.

You will need to complete this process for each guided service you use. Once agreed, you will follow the standard onboarding process for Stowe clients.

Common questions about Guided Support

Common questions about Guided Support

  • How much does Guided support cost?

    Our Guided Support service allows you to choose the legal support you need, whether that’s drafting a consent order, preparing court documents, support during mediation, or advice on specific aspects of your case.

    Costs are based on the work required and the level of support you choose. Before any work begins, we’ll agree the scope of work and provide clear costs upfront. You can find more information about our costs in our pricing guide.

    If your circumstances require ongoing legal representation or involve more complex issues, one of our lawyers can discuss whether our Full Support service would be more appropriate.

  • Can you use Guided support for other case types?

    Guided support is not suitable for all family law cases. We offer only a range of options focused on a particular area of law (as detailed on this page). If you are looking for advice in other areas of family law, you will require a fixed-fee or hourly rate retainer option. A member of our team will be able to advise you on the suitability of your case at the enquiry stage.

  • What is not covered by Guided support?

    It is important to note the following about Guided Support:

    • We cannot provide legal advice before a retainer and cost estimate have been agreed.
    • We cannot provide legal advice on anything outside the scope of our retainer. If you require additional advice, you must set up a new retainer, which may incur further costs.
    • We cannot instruct third-party experts or send communications on your behalf, such as to the court or other professionals.
    • You will be responsible for selecting, instructing, and paying any third-party experts and sending communications to them.
    • We can only help you with the specific issue you’re seeking guidance on, and that’s covered by the service retainer.
    • We will provide you with advice and support with documents, but you are representing yourself and are responsible for meeting any deadlines set by the court or any third party.
    • We will support you with the issues you have sought advice on but also consider what is in your best interests. If we have any concerns that you cannot handle problems on your own, we can recommend our full retainer service. If you do not wish to instruct us on this basis, we can decline to act for you.

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Rachel is Stowe's UK Managing Director and has been with the firm for over 20 years. She's a Resolution Specialist and is ranked as an Eminent Practitioner by Chambers & Partners. Rachel specialises in all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on dealing with divorce finances.

Date last reviewed: 22/04/2025

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