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Family law solicitors & divorce lawyers Birmingham
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- A Birmingham law firm dedicated to family matters
- Offering a tailored, empathetic approach to support your circumstances
TrustScore 4.4
1607 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
Helping you to resolve family matters with care
A leading family law firm with exceptional divorce lawyers, family lawyers, and accountants with a particular expertise and record of success in obtaining favourable results for clients with family law issues in the West Midlands, with offices in Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Lichfield.
Our family law services in Birmingham
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Divorce and separation |
Our divorce lawyers have over 40 years of experience providing guidance and representation for divorce, civil partnership dissolution or separation. Tailored to your unique circumstances, with a focus on clarity and reducing stress. |
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Pre and postnuptial agreements |
Protect your assets and plan with confidence before or after marriage. Our specialist lawyers create robust, forward-thinking prenuptial or postnuptial agreements that will be upheld in court. |
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Finances & asset protection |
Experts in resolving complex financial matters, such as high value assets, pensions, trusts and business assets. Stowe’s Rachel Roberts specialises in divorce finances cases, including substantial income and capital – in this country and internationally. |
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Child arrangements & parental disputes |
Sensitive advice on child residence, contact, relocation, and maintenance – especially in cases involving additional needs or complex family dynamics. Rebecca Calden-Storr has experience in difficult child law cases. |
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Fertility law |
We understand the complexities of fertility law, so you can trust that we’ll be by your side throughout the process of growing your family. |
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Cohabitation agreements |
Legal protection for unmarried couples living together. Cohabitation agreements help you to define your rights and safeguard your interest. |
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Domestic abuse |
Ethan Connor, one of our top domestic abuse solicitors, has experience in this area – always providing care and empathy no matter the situation. |
Your team in Birmingham
Office address
The Colmore Building
20 Colmore Circus
Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
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Our experienced team of 16 family lawyers in the West Midlands, provide compassionate and expert family law services, specialising in divorce, complex financial matters, child law and cohabitation issues. The team and I regularly deal with issues of physical, financial and psychological abuse, coercive control, parental alienation and narcissism.
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The Colmore Building 20 Colmore Circus Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6AT
Our Birmingham office is located in the Colmore Business District, close to the Birmingham Family Court, a 5-minute walk from Snow Hill train station, and an 8-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station.
There is parking available in the B4 Car Park or the NCP Royal Angus, which are next to our building.
You can call us from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday
and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
We offer an award-winning service
Why choose Stowe Family Law Birmingham
- Led by a senior team of lawyers recognised for their work on complex cases in the West Midlands
- Ranked 2nd in the West Midlands by the Legal 500 for “going the extra mile for clients”
- Our Birmingham divorce lawyers handle complex family law cases with expertise, attention and care
Highly experienced Birmingham divorce lawyers and family solicitors
Our Birmingham divorce lawyers and dedicated family solicitors are highly experienced in a broad range of family issues and challenges faced by families and individuals when a marriage or relationship breaks down, including divorce, civil partnerships, cohabitation concerns, domestic abuse, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, complex financial matters, financial disputes, and the welfare of children. Our dedicated team, including Resolution accredited lawyers and professionals featured in the Legal 500, is here to support you with all aspects of family law in a tailored and understanding way.
The Birmingham office is headed by Rebecca Calden-Storr, a family solicitor with over 20 years of legal experience and a Legal 500 recommendation. Our Birmingham family lawyers have a wide range of experience representing clients ranging from high-net-worth families with substantial assets, income, and investments to professional families and stay-at-home parents. Our Birmingham family lawyers have experience representing clients ranging from high-net-worth families with substantial assets, income, and investments to professional families and stay-at-home parents.
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Starting the divorce process with Stowe Family Law
Due to the individuals, lifestyles, and assets involved, each family and separation is unique; at Stowe Family Law, we begin by instinctively knowing your circumstances. Your divorce lawyers will provide you with robust and practical advice, outlining the divorce procedure in layman’s terms, including the process & methodology, timeframes, and strategies for avoiding obstacles and delays.
The divorce process
Application
One or both spouses submit a divorce application to the court using the HMCTS Portal, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage without assigning blame.
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20-week reflection period
After the application is filed, and your former spouse has responded to the petition, a mandatory 20-week reflection period begins. During this time, spouses may also exchange financial information using Form E and address any necessary child arrangements, including including the time your children spend with you both.
Conditional order
After the reflection period, the applicant(s) apply for a Conditional order (previously known as Decree Nisi). The court reviews the case and, if satisfied, grants the order.
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6-week waiting period
Following the Conditional order, there is a mandatory 6-week waiting period before the final step can be taken.
Final order
After the 6-week waiting period, the applicant(s) may apply for the Final Order (previously known as Decree Absolute), officially ending the marriage.
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Average 9-12 months
If more than 12 months have elapsed between obtaining your conditional order and applying for your final order, you will have to submit a short statement to support your application, explaining the delay.
Read reviews for Birmingham
Rebecca Calden-Storr
Oct 2024
Rebecca Calden-Storr and Hannah Stubbs have excellent attention to detail.
—Legal 500
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Stowe
Jun 2024
A huge thank you to Rebecca Calden-Storr, Claire Cleary and Eve Bolt. I have found this journey to be one of the biggest challenges of my life. Whilst always professional - you truly understood my pain, anger and frustration. You have been the best team! I know I picked the best and I am hugely fussy. I knew after meeting Rebecca Calden-Storr in floods of tears there was never going to be anyone else to act for me!
—Anon
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Chelcie Evans
Dec 2023
I would like to say how great Chelcie was during our first meeting, extremely helpful and knowledgeable (and very emphatic to my situation).
—Anon
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Chelcie Evans
Dec 2023
Thank you Chelcie. I am honestly so thankful and grateful to you for listening to me & giving me a voice in all of this. I’ve felt so unheard for so long.
—Anon
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Chelcie Evans
Dec 2023
I just wanted to take an opportunity to get in touch with you and say how incredibly thankful I am for all the work that you (and Alice) have done over the past year in support of me and the boys.
—Anon
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Sara Morton
Oct 2023
‘Sara Morton has a relaxed and reassuring manner with clients, easily putting them at ease and forming excellent working relationships‘.
—Legal 500
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Claire Cleary
Oct 2023
They have a singular reputation in high net worth and complex financial remedy cases. Clare Cleary is in her element dealing with complex and high net worth family finance cases. She always strives for the best for her clients whilst giving realistic advice, managing client expectations’.
—Legal 500
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Claire Cleary
Rebecca Calden-Storr
Oct 2023
Rebecca Calden-Storr and Claire Cleary work closely, and very effectively, together to provide exceptional standards of service and client care in the trickiest of cases, and are highly recommended‘.
—Legal 500
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More about our Birmingham family law solicitors
More about our Birmingham family law solicitors
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Financial divorce settlements and protecting your future
We have a remarkable level of success in financial settlements, whether you want to protect your assets or safeguard your financial future. Our family lawyers collaborate closely with our internal accounting staff to promptly give clients a thorough breakdown of their family’s financial matters, assisting you in securing a fair settlement. Our divorce lawyers in Birmingham assist clients with a wide range of difficult financial issues, including those involving the family home, pensions, trusts, financial holdings, and other business interests.
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Child arrangements and maintenance issues
Our Birmingham family law team has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to issues with child maintenance, relocation, and contact and residence. These issues can be emotionally taxing for parents and kids, who are already vulnerable due to parent separation, whether they occur during or after divorce. Your family law solicitor will work with you to choose the best course of action, reducing anxiety for everyone involved. Managing Partner Rebecca Calden-Storr is one of only a few family lawyers in the U.K who has successfully handled a contentious child custody dispute through private arbitration, which means the case was settled outside of the court system.
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Starting the divorce process with Stowe
When you come to Stowe, we take the time to learn about you, your family, and your situation so that we can provide you with the personalised service you deserve during this difficult time. Your divorce lawyers will next describe the divorce procedure to you in terms you can comprehend, including the options accessible to you, timeframes, and strategies for avoiding challenges and delays.
A divorce application marks the start of your divorce process. You can apply for a divorce by yourself (sole applicant) or make a joint application with your ex-spouse (joint applicants). Getting this early part right is important as it can help to save you time and money; it can also help to make the process more amicable. Our divorce lawyers can support you in completing and submitting the divorce application to prevent delays.
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Responding to a divorce petition
You’ll receive notice of the divorce application if your spouse has filed for divorce. To properly respond, one must comprehend the often-confusing legal jargon that is utilised. Our Birmingham divorce lawyers can assist you in responding to a divorce application while putting you in the best position to obtain the most favourable results for you and your family.
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What are the grounds for divorce?
England and Wales have a no-fault divorce system, which means you do not have to present a reason for the breakdown of your marriage, simply a statement that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
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How much will my divorce cost?
The cost of a divorce includes the court fee, which is presently £612, as well as the fees for the solicitors who, if hired, will help the parties through the divorce procedure.
The fee for filing for divorce with the court will be paid for by the “applicant,” which is the person initiating the divorce proceeding. If there is more than one applicant, applicant 1 will cover the court fee.
It is necessary to keep in mind that divorce-related expenses are distinct from those incurred during the negotiations of a financial settlement and/or child custody arrangements.
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From what age can a child decide which parent to live with?
At 16, a child can choose where they want to live, unless there is a court order that asserts where they must live until they are 18.
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How long will my divorce take?
For simple divorce proceedings in England & Wales, the procedure can take six to eight months. The entire procedure typically takes one year. When there are protracted disputes regarding children and finances, it is typical for cases to last more than a year. Although it is impossible to forecast with accuracy how long a divorce will take, a competent divorce lawyer can provide you with an educated estimate.
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Updates from our Birmingham office
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Growth continues with a new office in Birmingham
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When I do becomes I don’t, our team of tried and tested divorce lawyers in Birmingham are by your side.
Whether you are facing divorce, dissolving a civil partnership, dealing with financial matters, need a child arrangements order or a cohabitation agreement…
Our expert Birmingham family solicitors will guide you through the process with care and empathy, so you can move forward in life from a position of renewed strength.
With family lawyers in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, we are the largest specialist family law firm in the UK, and a leading choice for a solicitor for divorce in the area.
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