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Award-winning family solicitors
From our office near Chelmsford railway station, our specialist family lawyers support clients across Essex and Greater London with divorce and separation, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation, nuptial agreements, domestic abuse and fertility law. We have particular experience in resolving complex financial issues and protecting children’s welfare when families separate.
Overseen by Regional Director Phoebe Turner, the team advises on a wide range of family law matters, from business interests, property and pensions to safeguarding concerns and international cases. You will benefit from clear, practical advice shaped around your circumstances and what you want to achieve.
The strength of the wider firm is reflected in feedback published by The Legal 500 2027: “Stowe is a well-known and well-respected firm with a reputation for excellence.” By drawing on this collective knowledge, our Chelmsford lawyers can provide the specialist guidance and personal support you need throughout your case.
Our family law services in Chelmsford
Divorce and separation
Children’s solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Finances and divorce
Cohabitation agreements
Domestic abuse support
Fertility law
Divorce and separation
Our divorce lawyers in Chelmsford have over 30 years of experience, so you can trust we’ll make the process of your divorce or civil partnership dissolution straightforward to follow.
Divorce lawyers
Children’s solicitors
Maya Bhatiani is a child law specialist with expertise in cases where fact-finding hearings are required and where there is media interest in the family court.
Child law solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Filomena Sterkaj is our prenuptial agreement lawyer, with years of experience drafting contracts for her clients, including postnuptial agreements.
Prenuptial agreement solicitors
Finances and divorce
We understand that dividing finances during a divorce isn’t easy, which is why our expert team will be by your side every step of the way.
Financial settlement solicitors
Cohabitation agreements
If you’re looking for a cohabitation lawyer to help draft a contract, our experts are here to help.
Cohabitation lawyers
Domestic abuse support
Having a domestic abuse solicitor you can trust is essential, and the team at Stowe Family Law are the perfect solution.
Domestic abuse solicitors
Fertility law
Our family law solicitors in Chelmsford have knowledge of all aspects of fertility law, so no matter your needs, we can help you.
Fertility lawyers
Our team of Chelmsford family lawyers
Office address
Second Floor
Saxon House
27 Duke St
Chelmsford
CM1 1HT
All in-office appointments are by pre-arrangement only.
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Accessibility at our Chelmsford office
We have the following measures in place for clients visiting our office:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Lifts
- Accessible toilets
- Gender neutral toilets
- Breastfeeding/pumping area
- Quiet areas
If you require any additional adjustments, please reach out to the team.
Stowe is a well-known and well-respected firm with a reputation for excellence.
Visiting Stowe Family Law divorce lawyers Chelmsford
Our Chelmsford law office is located at:
Saxon House, 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1HT
We can be found in Saxon House, just 250ft from Chelmsford train station and to the right of the Co-Op store. Bus stops are also located directly outside the office on Victoria Road.
If you’re travelling by car, please note that parking is very restricted immediately outside the Regus building. However, Townfield Street Car Park is only a three-minute walk away.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Divorce solicitors in Chelmsford and surrounding areas
Our Chelmsford office supports clients across Essex and Greater London, including Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, Basildon, Thundersley, and Braintree. With additional offices in Bishop’s Stortford, Colchester, and Canary Wharf, we are well placed to assist clients across the region. Appointments are available both in person and remotely, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits you best.
We offer an award-winning service
Why choose our family law solicitors in Chelmsford?
- We’re the UK’s largest team of specialist family solicitors.
- Our Chelmsford law team is led by senior experts with over 30 years of family law experience.
- According to Review Solicitors, 91% of our Chelmsford clients would recommend us to friends and family.
- Our lawyers are both members and specialists of Resolution.
- We’re recognised and listed by The Law Society.
- We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by our Chelmsford clients.
- Thanks to our Client Care team, you’ll be paired with the right lawyer for your situation.
- Our clients receive supportive legal advice tailored to their individual circumstances.
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Specialist divorce accountants and solicitors
Whether you wish to protect your wealth or ensure your financial future is secured, we work hand in hand with our in-house accountancy team to achieve the best possible representation and outcome.
Financial settlements are our forte, ensuring our clients have everything they need to move forward with confidence. You can trust that you’re in safe hands with Stowe Family Law’s accounting experts when it comes to your divorce settlement.
Client success stories
14 October 2025
Chelmsford: Professional support in divorce case
Anxious about their divorce, a client reached out for support and reassurance from our law team in Chelmsford that would provide practical guidance as well as legal advice. With the help of our family law solicitors, the client’s divorce was finalised smoothly, with the client feeling confident and informed throughout the process.
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14 October 2025
Chelmsford: Compassionate support through a challenging separation
After making a difficult decision to divorce, a client approached our Chelmsford legal team for help. They were looking for legal support that was not only professional but also empathetic and reassuring. Thanks to our team of family law solicitors, the divorce progressed to a fair financial outcome.
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14 October 2025
Chelmsford: Reuniting parent with son after child arrangements dispute
A parent looking to re-establish regular contact with their son asked our Chelmsford legal team for help. We reassured the client, making sure they felt supported in their decision-making. The client ended up achieving the result they wanted thanks to the support of our experts.
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14 October 2025
Chelmsford: Supporting client through acrimonious financial settlement
Facing a divorce that involved complex financial issues, a client contacted our divorce lawyers and legal team in Chelmsford for help and support. Keeping communication grounded and professional, we offered a supportive and reassuring presence throughout, using empathy to help ease the stress. Thanks to our experts, the divorce progressed to a fair financial outcome.
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14 October 2025
Chelmsford: Exceptional result in child arrangements case
A client faced a difficult child arrangements dispute that would significantly impact their time with their child. They contacted our Chelmsford legal team for help. Our team provided both legal expertise and emotional support. Thanks to our legal support, the result was better than they had expected and the successful outcome meant the client could move forward feeling relieved and optimistic.
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Kiren Kaur
Nov 2025
Supported throughout with detailed, professional responses which were very quickly given. Everything was carefully and thoroughly explained with regard to the procedures required in getting a divorce which to a layman could have been baffling. Very appreciative of the help given by Kiren - thank you !
—R Clee
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Filomena Sterkaj
Sep 2023
Stowe family are extremely helpful, the team listened to my situation and found a solicitor that was best suited for me, I was handed over to Filomena,
Filomena was very dedicated to my case and I felt extremely supported and understood, Filomena took the time to support me the best she could and I really feel she cares for her clients and wants the best possible out come for them, her time of response was extremely fast, which was very helpful and I felt completely supported in times when I was under stress and was very emotional, she was compassionate and took the time to reassure me, which made me feel confident and at ease after speaking with her, I can’t thank her enough for all the support she has given me.
—Anon
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Filomena Sterkaj
Oct 2021
Filomena is very professional and astute solicitor. Importantly, for me, she had great empathy and had to time to not only hear me, but also listen to me. I didn’t feel rushed in explaining myself.
—Anon
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Filomena Sterkaj
Oct 2021
Filomena was not only totally professional, she was very efficient with the documents presented to the court, the judge pointed out during the first directions how well the documents were presented to him. I can not speak highly enough of Filomena and I always felt that I was her only concern throughout.
—Anon
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Filomena Sterkaj
Oct 2021
I cannot recommend Filomena Sterkaj highly enough. Filomena's calm, professional approach, which was always honest, allayed any concerns during every meeting, email or phone call I experienced. Always feeling Filomena was there every step of the way providing such an efficient, knowledgeable and personable service ensured this process was as stress free as possible for myself and family. Keen to ensure I understood and was content with every decision throughout, if you require a Solicitor specialising in Family Law, I thoroughly recommend contacting Filomena Sterkaj and her team.
—Anon
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More from our divorce solicitors in Chelmsford
More from our divorce solicitors in Chelmsford
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How much does divorce cost?
The cost of a divorce will depend on the issues involved, especially where finances, property, or child arrangements need to be agreed. Once your solicitor has discussed your circumstances with you, they will be able to provide an initial estimate of costs. Further information can be found in our guide to divorce costs and our family law fees guide. For straightforward divorces, a fixed-fee divorce option is also available.
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What court will I attend?
Most of our cases are resolved out of court. However, where court proceedings are necessary, hearings will take place at Chelmsford Civil and Family Court. Your solicitor will work with to ensure you feel fully prepared and supported. You can find further guidance in our helpful guide to attending Chelmsford Civil and Family Court.
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Our local community partnerships in Chelmsford
Our Chelmsford lawyers are deeply committed to the growth and support of the local community. A key part of this commitment is collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). We present the ‘Stowe Family Law Prize’ as part of our mission to support and inspire the next generation of legal professionals in the region.
We maintain active partnerships with charities, including CHESS Homeless, St Helena Hospice, and Haven’s Hospices. We take pride in our connections with Colchester Zoo, Chelmsford Science & Engineering Society (CSES), Chelmsford City FC, and the Mercury Theatre.
To find out more about our work across the region, please visit our local Chelmsford partnerships page.
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