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Helping families across the UK for over 50 years
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Matching you with the right lawyer for your needs
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Award-winning family solicitors
Our Portsmouth family lawyers support clients across the city, South Hampshire and the wider Solent area with divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children, cohabitation and nuptial agreements. We help clients resolve matters constructively wherever possible, while providing confident representation when court proceedings are necessary.
Led by Managing Partner Liza Gatrell, the team supporting our Portsmouth office is ranked Tier 3 in The Legal 500 2027. The guide recognises the team for leading on “long-running and complicated financial remedy disputes”, including cases involving international relocation, substantial trusts, pensions and investment portfolios. It also highlights the team’s experience in contested children proceedings and sensitive nuptial agreements.
Liza is recognised for her experience in private FDRs and post-separation financial restructuring, while The Legal 500 describes Stowe as “a well-known and well-respected firm with a reputation for excellence.” This breadth of knowledge enables our Portsmouth lawyers to provide clear, considered advice that protects each client’s immediate priorities and longer-term future.
Our family law services in Portsmouth
Divorce and separation
Children’s solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Finances and divorce
Cohabitation agreements
Domestic abuse support
Fertility law
Divorce and separation
Our divorce solicitors in Portsmouth have helped numerous couples through the process of ending a marriage and civil partnership dissolution. We provide advice at every stage, from the initial application through to resolving finances and arrangements for children. Where possible, our team also supports clients in reaching agreements outside of court to reduce stress, time, and cost.
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Children’s solicitors
Barbara Bitis has years of experience in complex child law cases, so you’re in safe hands with us. She advises families on a wide range of children matters, helping parents navigate challenging situations with sensitivity and practical guidance. Our team always focuses on achieving outcomes that support the best interests of the child.
Child law solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
It’s important to keep your possessions protected, which is why we offer both prenuptial agreements and postnuptial contracts. Our Portsmouth family lawyers can help you put a clear agreement in place that reflects your circumstances and provides certainty for the future. We tailor every agreement to meet your individual needs, so you can be sure whatever happens, your assets are safe.
Prenuptial agreement solicitors
Finances and divorce
Not sure where to begin when dividing your finances in a divorce? Let our solicitors help. Our team regularly advises clients on financial divorce settlements involving property, pensions, savings, and business interests. We work hard to achieve fair and practical outcomes while ensuring you have clear guidance throughout the process.
Financial divorce lawyers
Cohabitation agreements
Laura George is a cohabitation lawyer who often drafts agreements for unmarried couples. Whether you’re moving in together, purchasing a property, or simply want greater clarity, she can help you put an arrangement in place that protects both parties and reduces the risk of future disputes.
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Domestic abuse support
Our domestic violence lawyer, Vicki Rawlins is a Resolution-accredited specialist who will provide you with unparalleled care and support. She assists clients with obtaining urgent legal protection, such as a non-molestation order, and will be by your side when navigating the next steps. Our team offers a compassionate and confidential service during what can be an incredibly difficult time.
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Fertility law
Fertility law can be complicated to understand, but our family law solicitors in Portsmouth keep up to date with the latest developments to advise you when growing your family. Whether you’re exploring assisted conception, donor arrangements, or surrogacy, we can help you understand the legal considerations involved and plan for the future with confidence.
Fertility lawyers
Our team of Portsmouth family lawyers
Office address
Ground Floor
Building 1000 Lakeside
Western Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3EZ
All in-office appointments are by pre-arrangement only.
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Accessibility at our Portsmouth office
We have the following measures in place for clients visiting our office:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Lifts
- Prayer room
- Babychanging facilities
- Breastfeeding and pumping area
- Accessible toilets
- Quiet areas
If you require any additional adjustments, please reach out to the team.
Stowe is a well-known and well-respected firm with a reputation for excellence.
Liza Gatrell has provided an excellent service. She has always sought to maintain a supportive, reasonable approach with the clear aim of resolving our matter.
Visiting Stowe Family Law divorce lawyers Portsmouth
You can find our Portsmouth law office at:
Ground Floor, Building 1000 Lakeside, Western Road, Portsmouth PO6 3EZ
Our Portsmouth office is located at Building 1000 Lakeside, in the Cosham suburb of Portsmouth. If you’re travelling by car, the building can be accessed from the A27 (Western Road), and there is plenty of on-site parking for visitors. The nearest train station is Cosham, which is a 20-minute walk from the office.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Divorce solicitors in Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Our Portsmouth office supports clients across Hampshire and West Sussex, including Gosport, Bognor Regis, Fareham, and Horndean. With additional offices in Southampton and Winchester, we are well placed to assist clients across the surrounding area. Appointments are available both in person and remotely, giving you the flexibility to choose what suits you best.
We offer an award-winning service
Why choose our family law solicitors in Portsmouth?
- According to Review Solicitors, 91% of our clients from Portsmouth recommend us to friends and family.
- The team supporting Portsmouth is ranked Tier 3 by The Legal 500 2027.
- Led by Managing Partner Liza Gatrell, a Resolution-accredited family law specialist recognised by The Legal 500.
- The senior experts who lead our law team in Portsmouth have 30+ years of combined family law experience.
- Over 80% of our cases are settled out of court.
- Our solicitors are both members and specialists of Resolution.
- Our Portsmouth clients rate us on Trustpilot as ‘Excellent’.
- Stowe clients benefit from legal advice that is tailored to their circumstances.
- The Law Society recognises and lists us for our family law knowledge.
- Thanks to our Client Services team, you’ll be paired with the best solicitor for your case.
- We’re the biggest team of specialist family lawyers in the UK.
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Specialist divorce accountants and solicitors
Our Portsmouth divorce lawyers collaborate with our in-house accounting staff to provide a detailed picture of the assets in your marriage in order to generate the best financial settlement.
Because each client has unique needs, we tailor our strategy and legal assistance accordingly. We will lead you through the practical, emotional, and legal elements of divorce from the beginning to the end of the process (and other types of separation).
Read reviews for Portsmouth
Kate Anderson
May 2026
The team at Stowe family law are fantastic, Kate Anderson took the time to really understand my case and help me understand what was going on. They always kept me upto date with everything. They are very professional, kind and great at listening to what you want them to do on your behalf. I would recommend this firm to anyone who needs help with family law.
—M Longyear
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Barbara Bitis
May 2026
Kind and supportive.
I feel very supported by Barbara and her colleagues at Stowe. They were informative, understanding and clear and I never felt pressured and helped me achieve a successful outcome for my family.
—Ms L
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Deepika Bhoolah-Bansal
May 2026
Everybody has been extremely supportive and professional, and their help has made a traumatic and lonely divorce so much easier to endure. I have been guided through every stage and the explanations are clear and concise.
—A Goodger
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More from our Portsmouth divorce solicitors
More from our Portsmouth divorce solicitors
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How much does divorce cost?
Divorce costs depend on the complexity of each case, particularly where financial matters, property disputes, or child arrangements are involved. After reviewing your circumstances, your solicitor will be able to give you an initial cost estimate. More information is available in our guide to divorce costs and our family law fees guide. If your divorce is straightforward, we also offer a fixed-fee divorce option.
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Do you handle cases at Portsmouth Family Court?
Yes. Most cases are resolved out of court, but if a hearing is required you will attend Portsmouth Combined Court at The Courts of Justice on Winston Churchill Avenue. Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout the process.
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Where is Portsmouth Family Court and how do I get there?
Portsmouth Combined Court is located at The Courts of Justice on Winston Churchill Avenue, close to Portsmouth Guildhall, Victoria Park and Commercial Road in Portsmouth city centre. It is around a 5–10 minute walk from Portsmouth & Southsea Station via Commercial Road towards the civic quarter.
From our Portsmouth office at Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road (PO6 3EZ), the court is approximately a 15–20 minute drive via the M275 towards the city centre and Guildhall area. Nearby cafés include Starbucks on Commercial Road, Costa Coffee in Cascades Shopping Centre and independent favourite The Tenth Hole on Eastern Parade if you arrive early. If driving, parking is available at Isambard Brunel Multi-Storey and Victoria Park car parks.
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