Stowe’s specialist family lawyers provide Banbury clients with the best possible results
The knowledgeable and dedicated family lawyers at Stowe Family Law assist many people in Banbury and throughout Oxfordshire with issues related to divorce, financial settlements, cohabitation and child law.
The experienced Banbury family law team, led by Managing Partner Amanda Phillips-Wylds provide their clients with the top legal advice and representation.
Whether you are trying to reach a financial settlement after divorce, exploring your cohabitation rights, looking to avoid court proceedings, we are confident that our record of success will provide you the assurance and peace of mind you need.
How should shared debts be divided during a divorce?
Debts are frequently a factor during divorce financial settlements. The average family debt in the UK is around £10,000 (excluding mortgages). Establishing how a couple's joint debt should be divided can be complex.
When a couple files for divorce, most of the assets they have accumulated or built over the course of their marriage are added to the "matrimonial pot," which is then divided between them. Any accumulated debts are then subtracted from that fund.
The Banbury team submit applications for financial consent orders, to the family court on behalf of clients. Helping couples to move forward in their lives, debt free, if possible.
Do I need a cohabitation agreement?
There are currently 3.5 million Cohabiting couples, in the UK, an increase of 137% since 1996. But compared to married couples, unmarried couples have very limited legal rights. The concept of a common-law marriage is a misconception.
A cohabitation agreement is a written document that outlines the assets and property owned by each partner to provide some legal protection if the relationship breaks down. It is advisable to use a family lawyer to help draft this agreement.
Most cohabitation agreements include information on property and asset ownership, financial arrangements while cohabitation, and the split of assets and property upon separation.
How can you avoid court proceedings?
Over 80% of cases handled by Stowe Family Law are settled outside of the family court.
Many couples can work out their disagreements amicably through negotiations between their solicitors or through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law.
These techniques often result in a successful resolution, save time and money, help avoid misunderstandings between the parties, and can even help establish a more amicable lines of communication between divorcing couples.
With their client's interests at the forefront of any decision-making, Stowe Banbury family lawyers help clients to avoid court procedures, instead focusing on resolving issues constructively and collaboratively.
Contact Stowe Family Law in Banbury
Stowe Family Law is the largest family law firm in the UK, with locations nationwide and more than 160 family law specialists, including Banbury-based family solicitors Gemma Davison and Sobiah Hussain.
Our Banbury team of family lawyers are specialists in all areas of family law. With Stowe’s team of experts we can support Oxfordshire families when family life is thrown off balance, whether they’re dealing with a challenging marriage breakdown, require assistance reaching a divorce financial settlement, or guidance on a child law matter.
Stowe Family Law’s Banbury office is located at Jeffersons Business Centre, Room 3, 6 S Bar St, Banbury, OX16 9AA. You can call us on 01295 641077 from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
