Cambridge divorce lawyers & family solicitors, Cambridgeshire

Solicitor negotiation can be an early option when you’d rather not discuss matters face to face. Once instructed, your solicitor can contact the other party and negotiate on your behalf – reaching an agreement will depend on them engaging, and court may still be necessary if they refuse or discussions stall.

Mediation support may suit you when both parties are open to working with an independent mediator. Your solicitor can advise you alongside the process, help formalise any agreement reached and apply for a financial consent order where needed. If agreement proves out of reach, court remains an option.

Collaborative law may work well when you both want legal support in the room while keeping things constructive. The collaborative process requires each person to appoint their own collaboratively trained solicitor and commit to resolving the relevant issues without contested proceedings. Both parties need to take part and, if the process breaks down, court remains an option, though you would usually need different solicitors for contested proceedings concerning the same issues.

Stowe can support Cambridge clients through arbitration or a private financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearing. Both require the agreement of both parties, but serve different purposes: Arbitration produces a binding decision from an independent arbitrator (though a financial award will generally still need to be reflected in a court order), while a private FDR offers a non-binding independent evaluation to help move negotiations forward, with court proceedings remaining an option if settlement is not reached. In either case, your solicitor can prepare your case, advise you throughout, and help you act on the outcome.

Court may be appropriate at any stage (not only as a last resort) and, unlike mediation, collaborative law, arbitration or a private FDR, the other party does not need to agree to you making an application. It may be the right first step where urgent protection is needed or there is safeguarding concerns, and may also become necessary where someone refuses to engage or financial disclosure is incomplete. Your solicitor can guide you, represent you directly or arrange for a barrister to represent you when needed.

The free callback is an initial conversation with a member of our Client Services Team. They will listen to what is happening, ask a few questions about the support you are looking for and help identify the most appropriate next step. The callback is not a legal appointment and does not include detailed legal advice.

If you decide to speak to a family lawyer, the Client Services Team can match you with someone whose experience is suited to your circumstances and explain the appointment options before anything is booked. The first legal appointment is a paid meeting with a lawyer, where your situation can be discussed in more detail and you can receive advice on the issues that matter to you.

You do not need to prepare a full case file, but having a few key details to hand can help you make the most of the meeting:

• A short timeline of the main events and any important dates.
• Details of any upcoming court hearings, deadlines or existing orders.
• Basic financial information if your enquiry involves property, pensions, businesses or other assets.
• Any immediate concerns about children, safety or communication with the other person.
• The main questions you would like the lawyer to answer and what you hope to achieve.

Yes. Most cases are resolved out of court, but if a hearing is required you will attend Cambridge County Court and Family Court at 197 East Road (CB1 1BA). Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout the process.

Cambridge County Court and Family Court is located at 197 East Road, close to Parker’s Piece, Anglia Ruskin University and the Grafton Centre. It is around a 20–25 minute walk from Cambridge Station via Hills Road and East Road, passing Parker’s Piece and the university quarter before reaching the court.

From our Cambridge office at 95 Regent Street (CB2 1AW), the court is approximately a 10–15 minute walk via Parker’s Piece and East Road. Nearby cafés include Starbucks and Pret A Manger at the Grafton Centre and independent favourite Hot Numbers Coffee on Gwydir Street if you arrive early.

If driving, parking is available at the Grafton Centre Car Park and Queen Anne Terrace Car Park, both within walking distance of the court.

Divorce costs can vary due to individual circumstances. Once you have spoken to your solicitor about your situation, they will be able to give you a cost estimate. For divorces that require finances, property, and child arrangements to be resolved, additional information about fees can be found in our divorce costs  and divorce pricing guides. For couples who are separating amicably, we also offer a fixed-fee package for straightforward divorces.

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