Family law solicitors & divorce lawyers Birmingham, West Midlands

The price of a divorce is completely dependent on each individual’s unique circumstances. For example, a high-net-worth divorce with complex financial structures will cost more than a straightforward, amicable divorce. Therefore, we cannot state one cost of a divorce as this isn’t true and we do not want to mislead you.

However, the court fee cost will always remain the same at £612 (previously £593). Our Birmingham divorce solicitors will listen to your circumstances and be able to provide an estimate of how much they think your divorce will cost

If you live in Birmingham or the surrounding area and need to attend family court, your case will be heard at Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre. Most of our cases are resolved out of court, however, where court proceedings are necessary, your solicitor will work with you to ensure that you feel fully prepared and supported throughout the process.

The main family court in Birmingham is the Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre, located at 33 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6DS. The court sits close to Chamberlain Square and Birmingham Cathedral, within easy reach of the main commercial and civic district. If travelling by bus, several routes stop nearby. The Square Peg stop (across from The Square Peg Wetherspoons) is served by the X20, X21 and X22. The 74, 16 and 16A buses stop at Priory Queensway (outside Cannon House), which is approximately a 2-minute walk from the court. If arriving by tram, the Bull Street stop is just a one-minute walk away.

If travelling by train, Birmingham Snow Hill station is approximately a 3-minute walk from the court. From Snow Hill, head towards Colmore Row and continue to Bull Street. Birmingham New Street station is no more than a 10-minute walk; from there, proceed towards Corporation Street and follow signs for Bull Street and Snow Hill. The court is clearly signposted and situated within the main civic area.

If travelling from our Birmingham office at Cubo, Chamberlain Square (B3 3AX), the court is within walking distance and typically takes around 5–10 minutes on foot. From Chamberlain Square, head towards Colmore Row and continue in the direction of Snow Hill. Turn onto Bull Street, where the Civil & Family Justice Centre is located.

If driving, follow signs for Birmingham city centre and Bull Street. Parking in the immediate area is limited, but public parking is available at Snow Hill Car Park and the NCP Birmingham High Street Car Park, both within walking distance of the court.

Solicitor’s tip: Our law office is just 10 minutes away from the court. This can be a helpful meeting point for clients, allowing us to walk across together so that you do not feel alone during what can be a difficult time.

For further information, read our helpful guide on what to expect at Birmingham Civil & Family Justice Centre.

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. You can read our financial settlement basics to understand how this process works.

• Birmingham City Centre (including the Jewellery Quarter)
• Bournville
• Harborne
• Edgbaston
• Lichfield
• Sutton Coldfield
• Moseley
• Warwick
• Worcester
• Stratford-Upon-Avon
• Aston
• Wolverhampton
• West Bromwich

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. For a step-by-step breakdown of your legal options around child arrangements, please refer to our child arrangements guide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A typical divorce typically takes between 6-8 months, thanks to the introduction of no-fault divorce in 2022. However, this can take longer depending on your circumstances, such as complex financial situations, the backlog of the Birmingham courts, and if your spouse engages with proceedings.

One of our Birmingham divorce solicitors, Sara Morton, is a 2026 recommended Legal 500 lawyer who specialises in business and overseas assets as well as pensions. With this in mind, Sara can more easily assess your financial circumstances, which can speed up the process.

We’ll do everything we can to ensure you have a smooth and efficient divorce process that is as fast as possible, which will also keep costs lower.

We recognise that the cost of divorce can be extremely intimidating. This is why we have solicitors who specialise in fixed-fee divorce. You’ll be informed of the cost for your divorce at the beginning of the process, so you have full pricing transparency from the get-go.

It’s important to know that fixed-fee divorce is only suitable in certain cases, but our Client Care team will listen to your circumstances and advise the right solution for your needs.

We understand just how stressful and overwhelming going to court can be on the whole family. Our Birmingham lawyers, like Claire Cleary, are Resolution members and specialists. This means we’ll prioritise a non-confrontational approach to your case, so much so that we actually solve over 80% of our cases outside of court.

We do this through the multiple non-court dispute resolution options we offer, such as mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration. Our experts have years of experience in negotiations, so you can trust that you’ll have well-versed solicitors by your side.

Yes! Our solicitors often work with high-net-worth individuals from areas such as Harborne, Solihull, and Edgbaston. Managing Partner, Rebecca Calden-Storr, who is recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, has guided clients through their international divorce proceedings with ease.

With experience in various jurisdictions, we can make the complex understandable, so you feel confident in the decisions you’re making.

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