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Family law solicitors & divorce lawyers London

A successful team of family law solicitors and accountants who take pride in offering family law services to clients across the capital. Our specialist family lawyers have a strong record of achieving success and giving expert legal advice from their Central London law office. Whether you are having child custody issues or problems with negotiating financial settlements, our extremely knowledgeable family law solicitors are here to help.

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Stowe Family Law LLP
Ground Floor
128 Buckingham Palace Rd
London
SW1W 9SA

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Stowe Family Law LLP
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Yorkshire House
Greek Street
Leeds
LS1 5SH

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0203 096 7077

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Ground Floor
128 Buckingham Palace Rd
London
SW1W 9SA

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Stowe Family Law LLP
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Yorkshire House
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Leeds
LS1 5SH

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Our team of London family lawyers

Jemma Slavin
My experience has taught me that each case is unique so I deliver a bespoke service to cli...
Regional Director, London & South East
Phoebe Turner
“Great at putting the legal jargon into lay person’s language” (Legal 50...
Managing Partner, London
Elaine Morrison
Elaine specialises in various facets of family law, demonstrating a particular focus on Di...
Team Leader Partner, London
Emma McMorrow
Emma is a Team Leader Partner in Stowe’s London office.
Team Leader Partner, London
Rosanna Hounslow
Rosanna deals with all areas of family law but has a particular interest in complex childr...
Team Leader Partner, London
Sarah Peters
Sarah specialises in matters involving financial remedy, divorce, disputes between cohabit...
Team Leader Partner, London
Anna Clifton
Anna is a Partner in our London office.
Partner, London
Rachel Jaysan
Rachel is a partner specialising in all areas of family law, particularly in complex child...
Partner, London
Samantha Farndale
Dedicated to resolving matters in a constructive and cost-effective fashion, I have experi...
Partner, London
Shivi Rajput
Shivi is a partner working across Stowe’s London offices.
Partner, London
Ciara Pugh
Ciara Pugh is a complete joy to work with. Her briefs are concise and she has almost alway...
Senior Associate, London, Bromley & Richmond
Heather Taylor
Heather is noted in The Legal 500 UK (2022) as an “excellent lawyer” and in the (2023)...
Senior Associate, London
Jennifer Gray
Jennifer is known for being approachable and methodical, with a keen eye for detail, helpi...
Senior Associate, London, Bromley & Richmond
Siobhan Vegh
Siobhan practices all areas of family law with a particular emphasis on the financial elem...
Senior Associate, London
Tara Baker
I have extensive experience in all aspects of Family law, having specialised in this area ...
Senior Associate, London, Bromley & Richmond
Zanariah Webster
Zanariah is a senior associate in Stowe’s London locations.
Senior Associate, London
Asieh Salehzehi
Asieh is a Associate in our London office.
Associate, London
Barbara Marques
Barbara is an Associate based in our London office.
Associate, London
Figen Demiri
Figen is an associate working in Stowe’s London office.
Associate, London
 
James Looi
James joined Stowe Family Law’s London team as a Solicitor in 2022.
Associate, London
Laura Williams
Laura is an experienced Associate Solicitor who specialises in family law, offering expert...
Associate, London
Martha Holland
Martha is an associate in our London offices with experience across a broad range of priva...
Associate, London
Pooja Patel
Pooja is a hardworking, conscientious and dedicated family lawyer, who adopts an empatheti...
Associate, London, Richmond & Bromley
Rukhma Sohail
Rukhma is an associate working in our London offices, specialising in divorce, finances an...
Associate, London
Subecca Sheikh
Subecca is a London-based associate with experience in a wide range of private family matt...
Associate, London
Susannah May
Susannah is an associate working in Stowe’s London offices.
Associate, London
Valeria Gampl
Valeria is a Associate based in Stowe’s London office.
Associate, London
Claudia Hubert
Claudia is a solicitor working in our London offices. She provides legal advice across all...
Solicitor, London
Daniela Da Silva
Daniela is a Solicitor based in Stowe’s London office.
Solicitor, London
Rebecca Sutton
Rebecca specialises in divorce and separation, division of financial assets and private la...
Solicitor, London
Chantel Fenton
Chantel is the Regional Team Leader for London and the South East, managing a team of Lega...
Regional Team Leader (London and South East)
Angela Sandhu
Angela specialises in children, finances, non-molestation/occupation orders, divorce.
Paralegal, London & St Albans
Georgia Thomas
Georgia is a Paralegal based at our London office.
Paralegal, London
Andrea Chrysostomou
Andrea joined Stowe Family Law as a Legal Assistant in 2022.
Legal Assistant, London
Stephanie Noel
Stephanie is primarily engaged in assisting lawyers in the London team.
Legal Assistant, London
Susan Angus
Susan is a Legal Assistant based in Stowe’s London office.
Legal Assistant, London
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We offer an award winning service

Top-class London divorce lawyers

Our team of elite divorce solicitors and family lawyers in London is located at 128 Buckingham Palace Rd, less than a 5-minute walk from the Victoria train station. So if you’re looking for a London family lawyer, we will be a good fit.

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We have extensive experience advising and representing clients in all areas of family law, with a particular emphasis on resolving complex financial issues and protecting children’s welfare during a divorce or separation. While our divorce lawyers are known for being excellent litigators, we encourage communication between spouses. We will also advise you on more amicable approaches, including alternative dispute resolution methods such as divorce mediation, in order to save time, money, anxiety, and stress.

Our domestic and international clientele range from high-net-worth people with complicated financials to local professionals with simpler issues. Many of them have complicated enterprises, pension and trust arrangements, inherited or abroad holdings, and may be well-known.

Family Law Services in London

Our specialist family lawyers committed themselves to demonstrate expertise and knowledge and applying it to client’s sensitive cases. Our divorce lawyers have substantial experience with alternative dispute resolution, cohabitation agreements, post nuptial agreements, civil partnerships, child arrangements, family mediation and even sensitive topics such as domestic abuse. We can help with any family court proceedings and your family law dispute.

Key family law information

How much does it cost to get divorced?

  • Standard court fee to process the divorce application: £593 +VAT
  • Average solicitor fees (in an uncontested divorce): £750 +VAT.
  • In low complexity financial or child arrangement cases: from £4000 to £25000. Where there are more complex issues to resolve, costs can extend beyond this.

It’s essential to speak to a solicitor to get realistic costs for your specific situation.

Do I need a financial settlement?

It’s a good idea to explore this option as it will protect you from any future vulnerabilities, even after a divorce. The settlement itself should include various elements, including property, household contents, business interests, debts, money, pensions and any spousal maintenance payments.

What can a children’s solicitor help me with?

A children’s solicitor helps with legal issues involving children, such as custody, child protection, adoption, care proceedings, and contact arrangements, ensuring the child’s best interests are protected.

What can a family lawyer help me with?

A family lawyer can help with divorce, financial and child arrangements, prenups and more. They’ll give you advice, represent you if needed, and work to get you a fair outcome.

Do I need a solicitor to get divorced?

You don’t have to have a solicitor to get divorced, but it’s a smart move, especially if there are children, property, or complex finances involved. A solicitor will make sure your rights are protected and help you through the process.

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Our London team of specialist lawyers are trusted by their clients and peers, helping clients achieve great outcomes for themselves and their families. We specialise in divorce, (international) finances, and children disputes, with specialist teams for surrogacy, adoption and pre nuptial agreements.

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Protect your assets with London financial family law support

Our family law solicitors and family team have a strong success rate in resolving financial disputes, working with complex financial matters and realising suitable divorce settlements; so, whether you are looking to protect your wealth, overseas assets or secure your financial position for the future, our family law solicitors can help.

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We work hand-in-hand with our in-house forensic accountancy team to ensure you get the best representation and financial outcome. Our family law solicitors are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to reaching a financial settlement.

Many of our London family law solicitors are Resolution Accredited Specialists, so we’ll always provide the best divorce lawyer to meet your specific needs.

London Family Law Solicitors

Our experienced divorce solicitors are great with managing personal circumstances when it comes to family matters. Our family lawyers can help with your divorce petition, no matter what the circumstances may be. From postnuptial agreements to cohabitation agreements, we give particular focus to each case and provide expert legal advice and client care during the legal process.

Why choose Stowe Family Law?

  • As the only national law firm fully dedicated to family matters, our expert team offers professional advice so you can make a fully informed decision about your divorce.

  • We are proud to be rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Check out our reviews to see what our previous clients have said about our service.

  • We feature in The Legal 500 rankings and are fully authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

  • We keep you informed. Take a look at our support section, which features a range of helpful guides, focusing on important topics including finances and mediation.

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  • Understanding what you're going through

  • Making family law easier to grasp

  • Helping to take the strain

  • Tailoring our services for you and your circumstances

More about our London family law solicitors near you

More about our London family law solicitors near you

  • In-house accountancy support

    “The firm benefits from having an in-house forensic accountancy support for the really complex financial cases.”  Legal500

    The team can track down assets across the world, understand complicated financial structures and provide accurate valuations.

  • Best family law solicitors London - our expertise

    If you’re looking to start the divorce process, or if you’ve been served with a divorce petition or papers, you will be looking for expert support, delivered sympathetically and with compassion. Family law is all we do, and it has been our specialty for over 30 years, so we’re also able to help with complex international divorce issues, family law matters and all the challenges that can appear once the divorce process has begun.

    The divorce process can be confusing, and for many, it can instil a sense of anxiety and frustration; which is why we take great care to outline the emotional, practical and legal challenges that lie ahead whilst providing next steps so that you can move forward to achieve the outcome you’re looking for.

    We can provide guidance on completing the divorce petition, through to negotiating financial settlements and child arrangement orders. Our expert team of family lawyers are based in offices located on 52 Grosvenor Gardens (SW1W) so we’re well placed to help you if you’re looking for family law solicitors in London.

  • Family finances and financial divorce settlements

    Each marriage is different, and this is always reflected in your finances. Trying to unpick years of financial ties can feel overwhelming, and there are often complex financial issues that need to be resolved. Financial settlements (also known as divorce settlements) can cover everything from pensions, to investments, the family home, and even assets you owned before getting married; so getting expert financial and legal help is important if you’re looking to protect your assets while providing for your family once the divorce is finalised.

    We have experience in dealing with complex financial matters, property and estates; as well as catering to high net worth individuals and clients with assets abroad, so if you are looking to achieve a fair settlement while protecting your assets, our financial settlement lawyers and forensic accounting team can help you.

    Very few cases only involve legally ending a marriage or relationship. Arrangements usually need to be made for any children of the family along with finances including property, investments, businesses, pensions and income.

    Other factors affecting financial settlements include the length of the marriage, the standard of living during the marriage and the contribution made by each spouse to family life, assets and wealth.

    The same applies to child arrangements. Will they be managed between parents, or will involvement from the Child Maintenance Service be needed?

    Many clients return to us long after divorce when their circumstances change.  For instance, when amendments to maintenance are sought by a divorced parent who believes that the previously agreed level of maintenance is too low, or too high. On occasions, it may be possible for a former spouse to receive a large ‘capitalised’ sum of money in place of ongoing spousal maintenance to finally achieve a clean break.

  • Non-confrontational resolution of family disputes

    Alternative routes to court (arbitration, divorce mediation and collaborative law) encourage ex-partners to find solutions through dialogue, often reducing conflict and expense later.  That’s mainly due to litigation often being required when the parties are at odds on child arrangements (formerly known as child custody) and how finances should be divided.  Waiting for a hearing at the Family Court certainly won’t speed things up and will require more of your divorce lawyer’s time – which in turn will have a bearing on cost. It’s for these reasons that we recommend that family disputes be managed in a non-confrontational way. For more information on the methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that are open to you, we’ve outlined each in our guide to out of court settlements.

  • Cohabitation agreements

    Our family law solicitors have worked with couples across London who have opted to cohabit rather than marry. At the moment, the law does not provide the same protections to unmarried couples as it does to married couples – where the ‘common-law partner’ is actually a myth. This can lead to difficult challenges later should you decide to separate. At Stowe Family Law, we have cohabitation lawyers on hand to provide guidance on how you can legally protect yourselves, often preparing a cohabitation agreement that will outline what should happen when a joint property is sold, how bills should be divided, and how each partner will contribute, and much more. Whether you’re looking to move in together, or if you’re just looking for peace of mind on the handling of your joint assets, we can help. For more information on our support for cohabiting couples, read through our cohabitation guide.

  • Why choose Stowe Family Law London?

    Our family law experts have decades of experience and have access to hundreds of years’ worth of expertise from our teams across the country. We’re the UK’s largest family law specialist, delivering tailored service and expertise, locally to you.

    Our client-centric approach has seen us recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for our commitment to outstanding client service and client success.

    We understand that the best outcomes are often achieved amicably, where positive relationships persist long after your need for us had ended, so many of our London lawyers are members of Resolution; a network of legal experts who are committed to promoting a constructive approach to dispute resolution that focuses on meeting the needs of the whole family and achieving a positive outcome.

    Clients frequently cite our compassion, empathy and our ability to deliver the ‘hard facts’ and clear guidance they need to move forward with their case, and their lives.

  • News about our family solicitors in London

Seb represents clients in all aspects of family law and is well versed in handling complex and high-net-worth cases often with an international element. He is described in the Legal 500 as practical, realistic and personable’, ‘pragmatic and sensitive’ and ‘excellent, intelligent and thoughtful’.

Date last reviewed: 27/08/2024

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