A tailored approach to family law from a team that really understands.
Stowe Cheltenham family lawyers are dedicated to assisting clients with their family law matters. Our experienced family law team in Gloucestershire can support families in navigating the legal system and dealing with family law issues such as division of businesses during divorce financial proceedings, representing clients during court proceedings, and supporting clients through child custody cases.
The Cheltenham team, led by Managing Partner Louise Chipchase, is known for its expertise in all areas of family law, whether it’s resolving complex financial issues arising from divorce, supporting clients through the family courts, and dealing with child law matters. Wherever you are in Gloucestershire, our compassionate and proactive team of family solicitors can help you.
Navigating a Family Business Division
Stowe Cheltenham family law team represented a client who had been married for 25 years and had built a successful family business together with their former-partner. After deciding to divorce they were left with the challenge of navigating a division of their business assets.
Both parties were heavily invested in the business and wanted to ensure they each received a fair share. However, they faced difficulties in determining the value of the business and dividing its assets between them.
To overcome these challenges, the couple sought legal advice and worked with our family lawyers to negotiate the division. They also appointed independent business valuers to determine the value of the business and its assets.
After extensive negotiations and mediation, a settlement was reached that satisfied both parties. They agreed to split the business assets equally and to continue working together to ensure the ongoing success of the business.
Is it simple to avoid court proceedings?
The majority of divorce cases handled by Stowe Family Law do not end up in court.
In fact, many couples settle their disagreements amicably on their own or through negotiations between their family lawyers. These agreements are then formalised by our solicitors by obtaining orders to make them legally binding.
Couples who are dealing with separation-related issues, such as finances, division of the family home, pensions, and living arrangements for children, have several options. Mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law are just a few of the options available.
These techniques have a high success rate, cut costs and save time, as well as helping to avoid misunderstandings, and promote future communication and relationships.
The Cheltenham team assists many clients in avoiding court proceedings and focusing on resolving issues in a constructive and collaborative manner, with the client's and family's best interests at the forefront of any decision-making.
Several of our lawyers at Stowe are trained mediators, arbitrators, and collaborative lawyers. The Gloucestershire team also has access to a network of other experts who can assist you in reaching an out-of-court settlement.
Formalising child custody arrangements
The team in Cheltenham frequently supports separated parents across Gloucestershire who struggle to agree on custody arrangements for their children.
In one such case, they represented the father of three young children who had negotiated child arrangements with the mother but was not following through on them.
Following a meeting with the team, it was decided that the best approach would be to apply to the court for a child arrangement order, resulting in a more formalised system.
Using their Child Law expertise, the team devised a custody arrangement that would be in the best interests of the children while also meeting the needs of both parents.
This was taken to the family court, and after legal proceedings, the court issued a child arrangements order that reflected the agreed-upon child custody arrangement.
Having a formal arrangement in place has benefited the children by providing consistency and routine in their lives, as well as improving relations between the parents.
Get in touch with Stowe Family Law Cheltenham today
Stowe Family Law is the UK's largest team of specialised family lawyers and the only national law firm dedicated solely to family law.
The Cheltenham office offers family law services to individuals and families in the Gloucestershire area, including divorce, financial settlements, and child arrangements.
Family solicitors at the firm, including Partner Amy Langford and Senior Associate Georgina Nelson, are knowledgeable and compassionate. They are all dedicated and talented lawyers who help clients understand the often-complex legal language and provide support at every step of the way.
Stowe Family Law's Cheltenham office's family lawyers can help you whatever your family concerns are.
Contact our team of Cheltenham family lawyers today on 01242 303202.
