Family lawyers & divorce solicitors Cardiff

If you’re looking to divorce your partner, or if you’re the Respondent in a divorce application, you will be looking for expert support that is delivered sympathetically and with compassion.

The divorce process can be confusing, and for many, it can instil a sense of anxiety and frustration; which is why we 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.

As a local family law firm, we provide guidance on completing the divorce application, through to negotiating financial arrangements and child custody (child arrangement orders). Our expert team is based in offices located on Cathedral Road (CF11) so we’re well placed to help you if you’re looking for legal advice or divorce solicitors in Cardiff.

We do. All you need to do to begin the divorce process is to get a divorce application. There are a couple of ways to do this – you can either apply alone (as a sole applicant) or with your ex-partner (as joint applicants). Our Cardiff divorce lawyers recommend all of our clients that you decide this early so that you save time, money, and prevent delays further down the line.  

If you and your spouse or civil partner decide to divorce, and you’re both able to come to a reasonable agreement regarding childcare, financial arrangements and any other potential blockages or areas of disagreement, you should be able to get divorced without needing to appear in front of a judge.

While your divorce documents will still need to be filed in front of a local Cardiff court, you will not need to attend the courtroom in person.

You aren’t legally obligated to attend marriage counselling or family mediation before filing for a divorce. However, it may help your case if you and your partner have gone through every step to make your marriage, or civil partnership, work.

Here at Stowe, we can work with you to make your Cardiff divorce as quick and painless as possible. Our experienced team of family law solicitors in Cardiff are here to help you. For more information on the legal process, or to start divorce proceedings with a trust law firm in Cardiff, get in touch today.

Receiving divorce papers is always emotional – no matter how you feel about it. If you’re unsure what it even means it respond to a divorce application, simply put it means to agree you have received it and let the courts know if you want to dispute. However, knowing how to do so correctly can be difficult due to all the legal terms and expressions.  

Our solicitors will work with you to complete the application and discuss it in a way that makes sense to you. We’ll ensure you get the best possible outcome for you and your family to move forward with life after divorce. 

Absolutely! Knowing how to dissolve a civil partnership is even less well understood, so having an expert lawyer in your corner can bring that well-needed peace of mind. Dissolving a civil partnership can only happen if you’ve been in a civil partnership for a year, and you’ll be entitled to the same entitlements as those getting a divorce. The grounds for a civil partnership are different to those of divorce – another reason to have a solicitor by your side during this difficult time. 

With this in mind, we’ll listen to your circumstances and ensure you have everything you need to move on. 

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 Cardiff 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.

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 agreements (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 is important if you’re looking to protect your assets while providing for your family once the divorce is finalised.

Our specialist firm have experience in dealing with family law issues, including 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 civil partnerships 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 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 civil partnership’s dissolution, our expert team can provide practical guidance and peace of mind.

Yes! Our Cardiff office is based in Temple Court, on Cathedral Road, so it’s incredibly easy to get to from anywhere in Cardiff. We’re just a short walk from St David’s Hospital and Cardiff Castle. Thanks to our convenient location, it’s easy to visit our offices even if you don’t live in Cardiff. Our family law solicitors are more than happy to support anyone from the local area to get through this difficult period.

While we’re based in Cardiff, we accept clients from across Wales, including Swansea, Barry, Newport and elsewhere. Our local team have many years’ experience helping people across Wales through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. For local family and divorce law solicitors, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialist firm today.

Our expert family law solicitors have decades of experience, as well as access to hundreds of years 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 persist long after your need for us had ended, so all of our Cardiff 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.

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