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Previously Hatton Law, always compassionate family solicitors in Chatham, Kent
TrustScore 4.7
2341 reviews
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Helping families across the UK for over 50 years
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Guiding you through the process from the very start
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Matching you with the right lawyer for your needs
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Tailoring our services for you and your circumstances
Leading family lawyers
Our Chatham family solicitors are well-known for their friendly approach and extensive knowledge. We represent individuals and families across Chatham, Walderslade, and the wider Kent region.
Previously known as Hatton Law, our team has experience in all matters relating to family law, including divorce and dissolution, child law, financial matters, and even domestic abuse. No matter your circumstances, our lawyers are here to help.
We recognise that every case is different, which is why we provide bespoke solutions for every client’s needs. Our holistic approach helps to reduce stress whilst offering compassion during this incredibly difficult time.
Our family law services in Chatham
Divorce and separation
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Finances
Children’s solicitors
Fertility law
Cohabitation agreements
Domestic abuse support
Divorce and separation
Our divorce solicitors in Chatham have more than 30 years of experience. Therefore, if you are looking for advice regarding your separation – including civil partnership dissolution – we can smoothly guide you through the process.
Pre and postnuptial agreements
If you want to keep your assets protected, our lawyers can draft both prenuptial contracts and postnuptial agreements, so you have the reassurance you need.
Finances
Splitting the finances in divorce is a simple task, but we specialise in complex financial disputes, so you’re in safe hands with us.
Children’s solicitors
We recognise just how difficult this process can be for kids, which is why our children’s law specialists always ensure the children’s wellbeing always comes first.
Fertility law
Our team of lawyers in Chatham understand that growing your family isn’t always as easy as it seems. Our fertility law experts will always be by your side for any advice you may need.
Cohabitation agreements
Did you know that unmarried couples living together have very minimal rights? We work closely with our clients to put a cohabitation agreement in place ensure you have some protection.
Domestic abuse support
If you are experiencing abuse, it can be hard to know who you can trust. Stowe’s domestic abuse solicitors are people you can trust and turn to for whatever you need during your case.
Our team of Chatham family lawyers
Office address
Suite 6
8 Chestnut Avenue
Walderslade
Chatham
ME5 9AJ
All in-office appointments are by pre-arrangement only.
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Very approachable and down to earth firm, despite managing a large number of complex and/or high-value cases.
The team is very friendly and very client focused, dealing well with children disputes.
They do all types of family work, which means clients can use them for both finance and children work – including international work.
How to find our Chatham law office
You can find Stowe Family Law’s Chatham office at:
Suite 6, 8 Chestnut Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, M35 9AJ
Our office is on Chestnut Avenue in Walderslade and a 26-minute walk from the Lordswood Close bus stop. For clients arriving by car, there are two YourSpace car parks nearby – both on Maidstone Road.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Our Chatham office supports clients across Kent, including Gillingham, Rochester, Maidstone and the wider Medway area. With additional nearby offices in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Bromley, we can offer flexible support across the region. Clients can choose between face-to-face meetings at our Walderslade office or remote appointments, depending on what is most convenient.
We offer an award-winning service
Why choose our law team in Chatham?
- Our Chatham solicitors are led by senior experts who have 30 years of experience in family law.
- We provide our clients with legal advice that is tailored to their situation.
- Our Client Services team listens to you and matches you with the best solicitor for your circumstances.
- We’re proud to be the largest team of specialist family solicitors in the UK.
- Clients in Chatham rate us as ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
- Our lawyers are members and specialists of Resolution.
- Legal 500 ranks us as Band 2, plus calls us a ‘Leading Firm’.
- Information provided by Review Solicitors shows that of our clients who live in Chatham, 91% would recommend us to friends and family.
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Trusted divorce lawyers
Our solicitors work closely with our in-house forensic accounting team. Our specialists have years of knowledge in tax, property, valuations, accounts and pensions, so you can trust that with us, you’ll get a clear understanding of your financial situation.
We’ll make sure that you are informed every step of the way. This ensures you feel confident in your divorce settlement and that it has everything you need to move forward with life, confidently.
What our clients say
Nicola Beasley
Mar 2021
Nicola, I would like to thank you so much for the way in which you have handled this process for me and de-mystified the legal wording in some of the divorce documents. You have always been available and responded very quickly to questions and queries and I have really valued your input and advice.
—Mr T
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Filomena Sterkaj
Sep 2023
Stowe family are extremely helpful, the team listened to my situation and found a solicitor that was best suited for me, I was handed over to Filomena,
Filomena was very dedicated to my case and I felt extremely supported and understood, Filomena took the time to support me the best she could and I really feel she cares for her clients and wants the best possible out come for them, her time of response was extremely fast, which was very helpful and I felt completely supported in times when I was under stress and was very emotional, she was compassionate and took the time to reassure me, which made me feel confident and at ease after speaking with her, I can’t thank her enough for all the support she has given me.
—Anon
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Sarah Hodges
Aug 2018
Sarah demonstrated empathy and showed sensitivity to enable all of us to reach a mutually happy resolution.
—Mr H
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Chris Birch
Feb 2019
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.
—Mr S
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Sarah McLoughlin
Sep 2023
Stowe have been professional and supportive throughout. Sarah has always taken the time to explain the process clearly to me and I have always felt that she was there to support me, and my wishes, giving me confidence at a difficult time. In particular Sarah has shone in comparison to the other parties' solicitor who has at times been incompetent and unprofessional, in complete contrast to her own service. Thank you.
—A W
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Beth Sheridan
Mar 2023
Stowe really helped me through a very difficult divorce. I can't thank Beth and her team enough for getting me through it.
—Ms J W
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Stowe
Nov 2025
Stowe has helped to make a very complicated process as simple as it can be. They have taken the heat out of challenging points and supported with the right balance of optimism. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else.
—M Hughes
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More about our Chatham family law solicitors
More about our Chatham family law solicitors
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Which family court will I attend if I’m based in Chatham?
If you are based in Chatham or the surrounding area and a hearing is required, your case will usually be heard at Medway County and Family Court at Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham (ME4 4AR). Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout the process.
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Where is Medway Family Court and how do I get there from Chatham?
Medway County and Family Court is located at Gun Wharf on Dock Road, overlooking the River Medway and close to Chatham Waterfront, Chatham Historic Dockyard and the town centre. From Chatham Station, the court is around a 15–20 minute walk via Railway Street and The Brook towards the waterfront and Dock Road.
From our Chatham office at 8 Chestnut Avenue, Walderslade (ME5 9AJ), the court is approximately a 10–15 minute drive via City Way and the A2 towards Chatham Waterfront and Gun Wharf. Nearby cafés include Starbucks and Costa Coffee in the Pentagon Shopping Centre and independent favourite Café Nucleus on Chatham High Street if you arrive early.
If driving, parking is available at Gun Wharf Car Park and the Pentagon Centre Car Park within walking distance of the court.
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