Divorce solicitors and family lawyers Brighton, East Sussex

Absolutely. Our divorce solicitors have helped numerous clients in Brighton with the process. It doesn’t matter if you’re the one initiating the application as a sole applicant, if you would prefer to do this together as joint applicants, or even if you’re the one asked to respond to a divorce application, our lawyers have been on all sides of the process.  

Both the Applicant and Respondent have different actions and requirements, so having an expert in your corner can ensure you know exactly what you need to do and by when. Get in touch with our expert lawyers to find out more. 

For simple cases with minimal to no complications, a divorce in England or Wales could be completed in 6-8 months. However, most divorce cases have factors that can impact the process – such as child arrangement orders or financial settlements. 

Our solicitors will work with you to ensure that the process goes as straightforwardly as possible with minimal delays.  

Get in touch with our team for a more personalised estimate of how long your divorce will take. 

The cost of your divorce is dependent on a number of factors, including any child arrangements, your divorce settlement, and the solicitor you choose for your divorce. With this in mind, it is difficult to give an exact cost of a divorce without understanding the complexities of that specific case and not knowing how long negotiations will take. 

One cost that is certain is the court fee – currently £612. 

Child arrangements depend largely on what the family decides, the suitability of each parent, the child’s wishes and where applicable, the ruling of a family court Judge and social services. Resulting arrangements can include sole custody, where one parent is the sole caretaker of the child, joint custody and third-party custody where a third party such as a grandparent becomes responsible for the child’s welfare.

At Stowe, we specialise in working out and providing creative, bespoke solutions to ensure a fair child arrangement order as part of your separation agreement, which puts the childrens’ welfare first. If you’re looking for a collaborative process during your child arrangement process, our experienced team of family law and divorce solicitors are here to support you.

We can also collaborate with social services where required, to ensure that your children are protected throughout this process. Social services can often make judgements based on the child’s behaviour, attitudes towards each parent, and their parents’ lifestyles. Here at Stowe, a collaborative lawyer from our team will ensure that social services have access to a;; the information, to make the right judgment call for your child’s wellbeing.

Stowe Family Law offers legal support for cohabitation dispute resolution and cohabitation agreements. Our team of separation solicitors in Brighton and the surrounding areas can guide you through the legal process and help you to resolve a wide range of family issues related to housing. Our family department can work with you to ensure cohabitation agreements are reached which benefit all parties, including any children involved.

Stowe’s solicitors in Brighton can provide divorce services for expats across the world. Our Brighton and Hove solicitors offer a collaborative process to represent clients from across the world. Whether you’re going through an ex pat civil partnership relationship breakdown, or an international divorce, our experienced team is here to help.

Yes, we are! We are members of the Law Society, hold specialist law society accreditation and are monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. As law society members, we are held to, and exceed, an extremely high standard of service for all our clients.

As members of the law society in East Sussex, we provide legal advice and support to meet all Brighton and Hove law requirements. We also offer the same high standard of service across West Sussex and the surrounding areas. For more information on our complete range of services, monitored by the law society and independent third party reviews, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.

Yes, we will. If there are commercial assets which will be impacted by your divorce or separation, our experienced team is here to help. We can work with you to resolve all manner of domestic and financial issues that your separation might incur. Our legal service is a collaborative process with yourself, your ex partner and their legal team. We will work on resolving matters in a fair and equitable manney, while still protecting your assets.

As part of our legal services, we prefer to achieve out-of-court settlements where possible. That being said, we are happy to represent clients from across Brighton, Hove, East and West Sussex, and work to resolve any commercial or financial issues that your divorce or separation will cause.

Of course! Our team of family law specialists offer a complete service, and we can often offer advice on your pre-nuptial agreements, and even help you put together post-nuptial agreements where required. Your collaborative lawyer will do everything in their power to help you achieve a fair and even distribution of assets between yourself and your partner.

For specialist family law services in Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.

Separation agreements are typically a bespoke document which you and your partner will put together once you’ve decided not to live together. These separation agreements typically cover a range of financial issues and can include family mediation requirements.

If there are any assets which aren’t covered by a prenuptial agreement but which are of particular interest to one or either party, they are often mentioned in the separation agreement too.

The costs involved when it comes to using our specialist family law services depend on a range of factors, including the length and complexity of the case. In most cases, a more complex case will require more work and, as such, require a higher legal fee. That’s one of the reasons we choose to settle out-of-court wherever possible – it helps to keep fees as low as possible, and ensures civility between yourself and your ex partner, without requiring lengthy litigation.

Stowe’s Brighton and Hove office offers significantly more reasonable rates than large London firms, without compromising in service or results. Each office is supported by our national framework of accountants and legal executives, meaning you’ll receive a complete support network, with genuine legal advice for your bespoke situation.

If you’ve suffered domestic abuse in your relationship, or you’re being unfairly accused of abuse, we can help you. Our experienced team, members of the law society, offer a supportive and collaborative service to help you escape a potentially dangerous or threatening relationship. For a complete service from a specialist family lawyer in Brighton, Hove or the surrounding areas, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.

Typically, assets are split 50:50 during a divorce – including the marital home. However, if one party has more assets, the house could be given to the other party.  

It all depends on your individual circumstances. Our solicitors in Brighton will listen to your circumstances and will be able to accurately inform you of the options for your case, ensuring fairness for all parties.  

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