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Family law solicitors & divorce lawyers Chelmsford
- Proud to be rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot
- A Chelmsford law firm dedicated to family matters
- Offering a tailored, empathetic approach to support your circumstances
TrustScore 4.4
1616 reviews
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Helping families across the UK for over 50 years
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Guiding you through the process from the very start
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Matching you with the right lawyer for your needs
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Tailoring our services for you and your circumstances
Helping you to get the best legal outcome
The UK’s largest specialist family law practice, with divorce solicitors and an office conveniently located close to you in Chelmsford. We are a skilful team of family law solicitors who will provide parties with a very professional service. We are the best at handling all areas of family law, including divorce proceedings, family disputes, a relationship breakdown, child arrangements and financial settlements.
Our family law services in Chelmsford
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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. |
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Pre and postnuptial agreements |
Filomena Sterkaj is our prenuptial agreement lawyer, who has years of experience drafting contracts for her clients – including postnuptial agreements. |
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Finances |
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. |
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Children’s solicitors |
Maya Bhatiani is a child law specialist who has expertise in cases where fact finding hearings are required and where there is media interest in the family court. |
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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. |
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Cohabitation agreements |
If you’re looking for a cohabitation lawyer to help draft a contract, our experts are here to help. |
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Domestic abuse support |
Having a domestic abuse solicitor you can trust is essential, the team at Stowe Family Law are the perfect solution. |
Our team of Chelmsford family lawyers
Office address
Second Floor
Saxon House
27 Duke St
Chelmsford
CM1 1HT
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Across Stowe’s offices in the East of England, our family law specialists offer comprehensive legal services, including divorce, child custody, mediation, and fertility law. Our dedicated team, including lawyers accredited by Resolution and recommended in the Legal 500, provide expert guidance and personalised support at every stage of your legal journey.
Visit our Chelmsford family law solicitors
We can be found in Saxon House, just 250ft away from Chelmsford train station and to the right of the Co-Op store. Bus stops can also be found right outside the office on Victoria Rd. 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 3-minute walk away.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday.
And 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
We offer an award-winning service
Family Law is all we do, so our Chelmsford family solicitors excel
Whatever your situation is, it will be familiar to us. You will benefit from the firm’s collective knowledge to identify the best approach for you. We represent clients in any dispute resolution case. Our aim is to provide extremely helpful advice and expertise, to make your life as easy as possible when it comes to separation agreements. We will listen, advise and guide you through the legal and practical process of divorce and other family law matters. Ideally, we will work to settle out of court but are equally experienced in litigation and have a strong and robust approach.
Our UK-wide team combines expertise with exceptional care, delivered locally to clients in Chelmsford.
Successful Chelmsford family & divorce solicitors
We are successful divorce solicitors in Chelmsford, with extensive expertise advising and acting in all aspects of family law, with a special emphasis on resolving complex financial issues and preserving children’s welfare during a divorce or separation. Whether you have issues with postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements or matters relating to cohabitation disputes, our financial advisors are here to stand by your difficult divorce at a stressful time.
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Protect your assets with Chelmsford financial family law support
Whether you wish to protect your wealth or want to ensure your financial future is secured, we work hand-in-hand with our in-house accountancy team to get the best representation and outcome. Financial settlements are our forte.
If you are seeking a personal service on any family issues, our family law solicitors are the best at dealing with any family matters, children matters, financial matters and civil partnerships.
Contact the Essex family law team for an initial consultation and to assist with your relationship breakdown, today. Our team of family solicitors are ready to go the extra mile for you and your family.
The divorce process
Application
One or both spouses submit a divorce application to the court using the HMCTS Portal, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage without assigning blame.
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20-week reflection period
After the application is filed, and your former spouse has responded to the petition, a mandatory 20-week reflection period begins. During this time, spouses may also exchange financial information using Form E and address any necessary child arrangements, including including the time your children spend with you both.
Conditional order
After the reflection period, the applicant(s) apply for a Conditional order (previously known as Decree Nisi). The court reviews the case and, if satisfied, grants the order.
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6-week waiting period
Following the Conditional order, there is a mandatory 6-week waiting period before the final step can be taken.
Final order
After the 6-week waiting period, the applicant(s) may apply for the Final Order (previously known as Decree Absolute), officially ending the marriage.
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Average 9-12 months
If more than 12 months have elapsed between obtaining your conditional order and applying for your final order, you will have to submit a short statement to support your application, explaining the delay.
Why choose Stowe Family Law Chelmsford?
- Led by senior family lawyers recognised for their work on high-value cases in Chelmsford.
- Our clients have rated us excellent on Trustpilot
- We’re recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for our commitment to excellence
- Our Chelmsford family lawyers listen and provide recommendations backed by years of experience
- Part of the UK’s largest specialist family law firm with strong local knowledge to support our clients in Chelmsford
Read reviews for Chelmsford
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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Emel Hamit
Feb 2023
Emel is absolutely fantastic. She is a blessing to be working with, and she is very tuned in that my child is the heart of all. Her knowledge and understanding is Far beyond what I’d expected. I’d absolutely recommend working working with Emel and Stowe Family Law
—Anon
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Emel Hamit
Feb 2023
Emel was nothing but professional and knowledgeable throughout the whole process, very trustworthy, empathetic, and approachable. Emel made a very difficult situation much easier, taking away all the strain from me. She was always there available and very responsive. I can not recommend her enough, brilliant, was pleased I had her in my corner. Thank you so much for everything.
—Mrs T W
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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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Sebastian Burrows
Oct 2020
I have been instructed by Seb Burrows for many years, in both private children, TOLATA 1996 and matrimonial finance matters and he is very able and an excellent lawyer and strategist. Seb has an excellent reassuring bedside manner, and is not afraid to litigate where correspondence has reached an impasse. His papers are very well prepared, and he is bright, intuitive and very good at achieving excellent results for his clients. Having trained as a barrister, he is able to conduct his own advocacy and does so very successfully and persuasively. His case analysis is clear and his instructions succinct and to the point. He is definitely one to watch.
—Legal 500
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Sebastian Burrows
Oct 2020
I could trust them, implicitly, with the most emotionally difficult situations. The solicitor I used (Sebastian Burrows) honestly gave the best advice, the most honest cautions and was always able to help with every worry.
—Legal 500
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