Family law solicitors & divorce lawyers Guildford

Costs vary depending on the complexity of your divorce, especially if there are financial disputes or child arrangements involved. Once we understand your individual circumstances, we can provide an initial estimate of costs. For more detailed information on complex divorces, see our guide on “how much does divorce cost?” and our divorce pricing information. For straightforward cases, we also offer a fixed-fee divorce option.

Our divorce solicitors are members of Resolution, an organisation that promotes a non-confrontational approach for divorce.  In our experience, this provides better outcomes for families. Where possible we will encourage and facilitate dialogue between both parties so that at least basic arrangements can be agreed for family finances and children.

We also offer mediation, which is a process conducted by one of our qualified mediators to help both parties reach a compromise on any sticking points.  These points are usually children and finance related.  We offer mediation to help encourage openness and willingness to communicate.  Two alternatives to divorce mediation are collaborative law and divorce arbitration – you can read more about all three here and your solicitor can explain further.

Everyone’s divorce will be a different price – this is due to a range of factors, including which divorce lawyer you choose, the length of your divorce settlement negotiations, and any child arrangement orders.

One standard price in a divorce is the court fee of £612. For a more accurate valuation for your specific circumstances, reach out to our law team today.

Whether you or your ex-spouse needs to move out of the marital home all depends on your unique situation. From the perspective of the courts, they will always try to split assets 50:50, but this is sometimes easier said than done.

For example, some assets will be more valuable than others, so the marital home could be given to one party and more assets to the other. Our divorce solicitors in Guildford have years of experience in this area, so you’re in safe hands with us.

Yes. Most cases are resolved out of court, but if a hearing is required you will attend Guildford County Court and Family Court at The Law Courts on Mary Road. Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout the process.

Guildford County Court and Family Court is located at The Law Courts on Mary Road, close to Guildford Crown Court, the River Wey and Guildford High Street. The court is a short distance from Friary Shopping Centre, Tunsgate Quarter and G Live, with Guildford Cathedral also nearby towards the university side of town. From Guildford Station, it is around a 10–15 minute walk via Walnut Tree Close towards the Law Courts complex, passing The Rodboro Buildings and riverside area near the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.

From our Guildford office at 2 Wey Court (GU1 4QU), the court is only a short walk along Mary Road, making it easily accessible to meet your family lawyer before or after your hearing. Nearby cafés include Starbucks in Friary Shopping Centre, Costa Coffee on North Street and independent favourite Coffee Culture on Chapel Street if you arrive early.

It depends on what’s involved. Some divorces are straightforward and agreed, and people manage them without much support. Others involve finances, children or ongoing disagreements where legal advice can be important.
A solicitor’s role isn’t just about going to court. It’s often about helping you understand how decisions made now about your divorce could affect housing, income or arrangements with children later. Our Guildford divorce experts often see that having that clarity early on in the process helps people avoid problems that are hard to fix once things move on.

For most people, the first step isn’t starting the divorce but getting a clear picture of where they stand. That usually means looking at finances, housing and how everyday life might work if you separate.
This matters because early decisions can shape everything that follows. Moving out or agreeing on things informally can feel practical at the time, but may limit options later. Many people speak to a family law solicitor at this stage simply to sense check their position before doing anything else.

There’s no fixed entitlement in a UK divorce. Financial outcomes depend on individual circumstances rather than any set formula.
That’s important because many people start with assumptions about what they should receive in their financial settlement. Whereas, the court looks at needs, contributions made during the marriage and future financial stability. Understanding this early often helps people focus on reaching a workable outcome rather than arguing over expectations.

No. Assets aren’t automatically divided equally in a divorce. The law looks at what’s fair in the circumstances rather than applying a strict 50/50 split of finances during a divorce.
Fairness is about whether the outcome works in real life. Housing needs, income, pensions and children’s needs can all affect how assets are shared. Knowing this early helps people move away from percentages and towards solutions that actually make sense for their situation.

Child arrangement agreements are based on what’s best for the child, rather than the court picking one parent over another.
That focus can be reassuring once it’s understood. The court looks at a child’s welfare and their relationship with each parent, where it’s safe and appropriate.
Many arrangements are agreed without court involvement once parents understand that the law centres on the child rather than parental labels.

At Stowe Family Law, we take pride in being a law firm that contributes to the local community. In Guildford, we have a dedicated focus on the town’s professional growth and the well-being of the region.

We are proud to support local cultural landmarks such as Watts Gallery and Godalming Museum, which provide valuable spaces for people across Surrey.

To find out more about our work across the region, please visit our local Guildford partnerships page.

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