A tailored approach to family law from our team in Norwich
Stowe’s Norwich-based family law team assists clients in Norwich and across Norfolk with various family law matters, employing a practical and empathetic approach.
Led by Managing Partner Sebastian Burrows, the team boasts expertise in all facets of family law, encompassing post-divorce arrangements like children and international relocation, pension division in divorce, and financial freezing orders.
The Norwich team, known for their extensive knowledge and unwavering dedication to individual clients, strives to secure the best possible outcomes.
Guiding clients through post-divorce changes
Following the court's final order that legally concludes the marriage and determines the financial settlement, individuals often grapple with concerns about life post-divorce.
Throughout divorce proceedings, couples typically establish child arrangements, which may need adjustments due to changing circumstances, such as a parent relocating to a different city or even abroad.
Daren Vythilingum and the family law solicitors in Norwich recently handled a case involving a father whose job required a move from Norwich to Switzerland. While the father advocated for the children to join him in Switzerland for educational benefits, Stowe’s client, the mother, was apprehensive about disrupting the existing arrangement.
Stowe successfully argued in court that the children's stability in local schools and the father's job-related travel made relocation not in their best interests. The judge recommended spending holidays with the father in Switzerland.
Recognising the significance of pensions in divorce
Pensions are frequently overlooked in divorces, with research indicating that 71% of divorcing couples neglect pension sharing, often to the detriment of the woman involved.
Maya Bhatiani, a Partner in the Norwich team, recently emphasised the importance of pensions in divorce proceedings. In a case where the husband possessed a substantial pension, Maya’s client, the wife, initially prioritised securing the family home for herself and their three children.
With Stowe’s guidance, the husband's pension became a crucial aspect of the financial settlement, resulting in a fairer arrangement than if the husband had retained the pension while the wife took the house.
Preventing the concealment or transfer of assets by separating couples
Freezing orders, or freezing injunctions, are court orders issued when there are suspicions of dubious activity regarding assets and finances during a divorce. To obtain a freezing order, the accusing party must convince the court that marital assets are at risk.
The Norwich-based Stowe team assisted a man whose wife was suspected of transferring assets to offshore accounts and concealing money in business accounts. The Norwich legal team swiftly demonstrated the need for a freezing order, which was promptly granted by the court.
Contact Stowe Family Law in Norwich, Norfolk
Comprising 160 expert lawyers across 80 offices nationwide, Stowe Family Law offers a team of experienced lawyers in Norwich.
With a practical and professional approach tailored to individual clients, they handle cases in all areas of family law, including complex or disputed aspects related to financial resolution and child arrangements.
If you are navigating a relationship breakdown, Stowe Family Law in Norwich is ready to assist you in achieving a positive resolution.
Our team of family solicitors in Norwich can be found in the Regus (Norwich Stannard Place) building on St Crispins Road.
For clients travelling by rail, the Norwich (NRW) train station is around 18-minutes’ walk away or 5-6 minutes in a taxi. If you’re driving to the office, pay-and-display parking is available on the surrounding streets or St Crispins Car Park is just across the road.
You can call us on 01603 320655 from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.