Trusted family law solicitors & divorce lawyers in Leicester

Wherever possible, the UK courts ask that we try to support you in settling family law disputes with out-of-court services, such as mediation. If legal action is required, we have the knowledge and experience to achieve the right result, but reaching an agreement outside of this setting will typically save you both money and time. Bear in mind that during divorce and separation cases, particularly in the eyes of a Family Court Judge, the wellbeing of the children comes first. 

Our Leicester family solicitors offer arbitration, guided mediation, and collaborative law as alternatives to litigation. 

Should the parties’ negotiations fail, our divorce lawyers are skilled litigators. 

• Leicester city centre
• Oadby
• Wigston
• Knighton
• Beaumont Leys
• Market Harborough
• Birstall

If your case cannot be settled out of court, we can provide expert legal representation throughout your court case. If you’re situated in the Leicester area, you’ll attend Leicester County Court and Family Court. To find our more information, read our helpful guide on what to expect at Leicester County and Family Court.

You may be concerned about the amount of the marital pot because you believe your partner is concealing assets. A 28% capital gains tax on the family home, a property, a business portfolio, or other assets may simply be something you wish to avoid. 

Whatever your circumstance, you will have access to our in-house accounting team as part of our divorce service. With their extensive knowledge of tax, property, valuations, business assets, shares, trusts and funds, accounts, and pensions, they will make sure you have a clear picture of the finances and assets from the start. This is essential to getting a fair settlement as well. 

While our family solicitors are trained and skilled in all areas of family law. Some of them have experience with unusual cases or case law that may be more applicable to your circumstance. For instance, a number of our family law solicitors have a particular emphasis on child law, including the Hague Convention, special guardianship orders, and international child abduction. Some of our lawyers have experience handling cases involving offshore trusts and cryptocurrency. Others specialise in helping families that own farms or other agricultural companies or professional athletes.

Because this law firm specialises in divorce and separation, and with so many family solicitors across the country, your solicitor has an unrivalled support network to tap into if needed.

Under current UK court guidelines, all family law disputes are to be first taken to mediation to be settled out-of-court. Depending on the complexity and hostility of your case, this can be an excellent way to keep costs down and expediate the family law process. Out of court settlements can sometimes take as little as 4-6 months. 

If matters need to be settled outside of court however, the process will slow down. The average divorce in the UK takes around 12 months, but our lawyers will need to know the details of your case before providing an accurate estimate. 

Our family lawyers in Leicester are aware of the difficulties and feelings you are experiencing. Additionally, they are aware of how to get past those obstacles and will help you move on and rebuild by providing you with specialist divorce solicitors and linking you to our vast network of services and support staff. 

Before detailing the advantages and disadvantages of your available options, we will begin by listening to your specific situation. For example, if you intend to file for divorce, the divorce centre will refer to you as “the Petitioner” after receiving your application. You will be referred to as “the Respondent” if your spouse applies first. Both the Petitioner and the Respondent must take specific and distinct activities at specific times. Your divorce lawyer will describe what these are, the options you have, and the benefits of each. Next, we’ll examine some examples that relate to many people and how we might assist. 

Useful resources 

Our guide on how to get divorced 

A more detailed look at how long divorce takes in the UK 

The Divorce Directory – a resource full of support professionals to help you through relationship breakdown and rebuilding 

Frequently asked questions 

The most useful resources are our solicitors so please get in touch should you need advice on any urgent or serious family matter. 

Our team of family lawyers are located at Gresham Works, 38 Market Street, Leicester, LE1 6DP.

Enter through the main door to the Gresham Aparthotel and take the first right into Gresham Works, where you will find our office.

Our office is located within easy walking distance of central Leicester, a 10-minute walk from Leicester railway station and a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

For those driving to the office, we are based just off the A594. The nearest car park is on Newarke Street LE2 7AD, a 4-minute walk from Gresham Works.

And our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday.
And 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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The lowest-cost route is to keep matters out of court and use online filing plus agreement-led options (mediation/arbitration/collaborative law) so you’re only paying the court fee and limited legal input.  

Stowe Family Law resolves over 80% of cases out of court, which helps control your costs.

For an uncontested/straightforward divorce where both parties agree, you’ll pay the standard court fee of £612 plus any solicitor fees you choose. 
Stowe’s fixed-fee guidance is £612 for the court application and typical fixed fees of £750 + VAT (complex finances/children are extra). 
 
See Fixed-fee divorce and How much does a divorce cost for detail and a cost calculator to help guide your decision 

No. Under no-fault divorce, one person can apply (a sole application) by stating the marriage has irretrievably broken down; a joint application is optional. 
For a plain-English explainer of the process and timelines, see Stowe’s no-fault divorce guide.

You can file a DIY/online divorce, but there are common pitfalls to this. These include errors in paperwork, and (crucially) thinking your finances are settled when they’re not legally binding due to lacking a court-approved consent order.