Successful divorce lawyers and family solicitors Bath, Somerset

Your solicitor will provide an initial cost estimate based on your individual circumstances. Divorce costs can differ, particularly where financial settlements or child arrangements need to be resolved. You can find further guidance in our divorce costs guide and pricing information. We also offer a fixed-fee option for straightforward divorces.

Most of our cases are settled out of court. However, if this is not possible, you will attend Bath County Court and Family Court. Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported for court and can provide expert legal representation.

Bath County Court and Family Court is located at The Law Courts, North Parade Road, Bath, BA2 4DU, a short distance from the city centre. If you are travelling from Bath Spa railway station, exit onto Dorchester Street and walk towards Manvers Street, following signs for the city centre. Continue along North Parade in the direction of Parade Gardens and the River Avon. As you proceed, you will pass by the Guildhall and Pulteney Bridge. North Parade Road runs alongside the River Avon, and the court building is situated along this road within the main court complex.

If you are travelling from our office on Queen Square, walk south-east along Gay Street towards the Circus and Brock Street, then continue downhill onto George Street and proceed towards the city centre. Head in the direction of Bath Abbey and the Guildhall, passing through the central shopping area, before continuing towards North Parade and the River Avon. From there, turn onto North Parade Road, where the Law Courts are located.

For further information about what to expect at Bath County Court and Family Court, read our helpful guide.

Whether you’re looking to divorce your partner, or you’re responding to a divorce application made by your spouse, you’ll be looking for expert advice and support.

The divorce process is often confusing, and for many, anger and frustration can creep in during divorce proceedings; which is why Stowe Family Law take great care to outline the emotional, practical and legal challenges that lie ahead whilst providing next steps so that you can move forward to achieve the outcome you’re looking for.

Our divorce solicitors in Bath can provide guidance on completing the divorce petition, through to negotiating financial settlements and child custody (child arrangement orders). Our expert law team is based in offices located on Cathedral Road (CF11) so we’re well placed to help you if you’re looking for legal services from divorce solicitors in Bath.

When you begin your application for divorce, it’s crucial to know whether you are going to apply alone (known as a sole applicant) or if you and your spouse will do it together (known as joint applicants). By having this understanding, you’ll save both of you time, money, and potential delays. 

We understand that receiving a divorce application can be upsetting and stressful. It officially means that your marriage is ending. This is why having one of our Bath divorce solicitors in your corner can make the process that much easier, as we’ll be able to guide you through the process with care and empathy. We’ll discuss the process in a way that you understand so you can respond in a way you feel comfortable with. 

Working out your arrangements for child custody can be a difficult and emotional step, and while it can become a contentious issue, it is in the best interests of your children to reach an amicable agreement with your ex-partner. It is helpful to have the support of a child law specialist on-hand to provide guidance on what a fair and workable arrangement might look like for you and your family. Our Bath child solicitors have extensive experience in child arrangement cases and have seen a variety of solutions to suit every situation, no matter how niche. Our goal is to get the best outcome for your children and to help you to maintain a positive relationship with your ex-partner where possible.

We are proud to be a part of the Bath and North East Somerset community through our work with local organisations and charitable support. We are partners of Bath City FC, supporting the club and its activities across the city.

We also support the Bath Foodbank, which provides emergency food and help to people in crisis. Additionally, we work with Dorothy House Hospice Care, an organisation that provides care and family support services throughout the region.

To find out more about our work in the area, please visit our local Bath partnerships page.

Each marriage is different, and this is always reflected in your finances. Trying to unpick years of financial ties can feel like an overwhelming task, and there are often complex financial issues that need to be resolved. Financial Settlements (commonly known as Divorce settlements) can cover everything from pensions, to investments, the family home, and even assets you owned before you got married; so getting expert financial and legal help with your financial order is important if you’re looking to protect your assets while providing for your family once the divorce is finalised.

We have experience in dealing with complex financial matters, property and estates; as well as catering to high net worth individuals and clients with assets abroad, so if you are looking to achieve a fair settlement while protecting your assets, our financial settlement lawyers and forensic accounting team can help you.

Like divorce, ending a civil partnership will take a heavy emotional toll. While some are familiar with the concept of divorce, for many, the path to dissolving a civil partnership will be much less clear; this process is known as dissolution and can only be instigated after you’ve been in a civil partnership for a year. If you choose to dissolve your civil partnership, you will be entitled to all the same benefits and entitlements as those who get divorced, and in a similar vein, thought will need to be given to the sharing of assets, arrangements for children. The main difference between dissolution and divorce is that you cannot use ‘adultery’ as your grounds for dissolution, this must instead fall under ‘unreasonable behaviour’. To help you navigate a dissolution application, our expert team can provide practical guidance and peace of mind.

Our expert family law solicitors have decades of experience and have access to hundreds of years worth of expertise from our teams across the country. We’re the UK’s largest family law specialist, delivering tailored service and expertise, locally to you.

Our client-centric approach has seen us recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for our commitment to outstanding client service and client success.

We understand that the best outcomes are often achieved amicably, where positive relationships remain long after your need for us had ended, so all of our Bath lawyers are members of Resolution; a network of legal experts who are committed to promoting a constructive approach to dispute resolution that focuses on meeting the needs of the whole family and achieving a positive outcome.

Clients frequently cite our compassion, empathy and our ability to deliver the ‘hard facts’ and clear guidance they need to move forward with their case, and their lives. To hear more about what our clients think about us and our approach, watch our video here.

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