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Helping families across the UK for over 50 years
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Guiding you through the process from the very start
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Matching you with the right lawyer for your needs
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Tailoring our services for you and your circumstances
Award-winning family solicitors
Our team consists of specialised family law solicitors located in Stamford, with a demonstrated history of success in assisting clients throughout Lincolnshire. Our mission is to guide you through the legal process, ensuring that your rights and interests are protected at every step.
Legal 500 classes us as a ‘Leading Firm’, and Regional Director, Beth Sheridan, is also a Recommended Lawyer. They say: “Stowe Family Law have established themselves as a competitive outfit in the world of Family Law. Their modern and collaborative approach to their workload mean they provide a high level of standard to their lay and professional clients.”
Our firm takes pride in staying up-to-date with the evolving landscape of family law, allowing us to deliver cutting-edge strategies tailored to your unique circumstances. You can rest assured that you will receive personalised attention and a dedicated legal representative who will work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome for you.
Our family law services in Stamford
Divorce and separation
Children’s solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Finances and divorce
Cohabitation agreements and disputes
Domestic abuse support
Fertility law
Divorce and separation
With our divorce solicitors in Stamford, the process of divorce or civil partnership dissolution will be simple and straightforward, and Partner Luanne Morton is part of the team, bringing a pragmatic, clear-headed approach to every case she handles. There’s no single way to divorce, so we’ll set out the options so you can choose what suits you: a no-fault divorce handled on a fixed fee for a straightforward, uncontested split, our high net worth divorce experience where significant wealth or business interests are at stake, or, if court feels like the wrong fit for your family, mediation, collaborative law and arbitration as a more amicable route to the same outcome.
Divorce lawyers
Children’s solicitors
Beth Sheridan is ranked Band 3 in Chambers and Partners for her work in children arrangements stemming from divorce and separation, and beyond that, our team can guide you through child arrangement orders, questions of parental responsibility, and special guardianship or child maintenance where they come into play. We’re also experienced in relocation and international children matters, and in helping grandparents secure time with their grandchildren when family relationships become strained.
Child law solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Whether you need a solicitor to draft your prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial contract, our experts are here to help, and Associate Charlotte Hallam specialises in exactly this area, drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for clients across Stamford. We can also revisit and update an existing agreement if your circumstances change further down the line, and if you’re parting ways without a formal divorce, we can put together a separation agreement that sets out how you’ll divide things fairly between you.
Prenuptial agreement solicitors
Finances and divorce
As a financial divorce lawyer, Holly Lamb deals with complex financial cases including business and trust structures, negotiating financial settlements more broadly, making sure pension assets are correctly valued and split, and untangling company shares or family trusts where they form part of the picture. Where a couple was never married, we can also step in on TOLATA property disputes or agreeing ongoing spousal maintenance.
Financial settlement solicitors
Cohabitation agreements and disputes
Are you aware that unmarried couples that live together have minimal rights? You can change that with a cohabitation agreement, and Associate Anna Clarkson, who holds Resolution’s specialist accreditation in cohabitation and TOLATA work, can make sure you’re properly protected. If you and your partner can’t agree on who owns what in a shared property, a TOLATA claim can settle that, and we can also help separate your finances and living arrangements if things come to an end, or draw up a parenting agreement to record how you’ll co-parent if you have children together.
Cohabitation lawyers
Domestic abuse support
Having a team around you that you trust is essential – our domestic violence solicitor, Sarah Townsend, provides a clear empathetic approach, whether that means applying for a non-molestation order or an occupation order, or simply having someone to talk to as you work out whether what you’re experiencing counts as abuse, even if it’s financial or emotional rather than physical.
If you need urgent legal protection
If you need urgent help because of domestic abuse, tell the Stamford team at the start of your enquiry. If it is safe to speak by phone, call 0333 00 95044 and explain that you are seeking urgent legal protection. Stowe can advise on urgent family-court protection, including non-molestation orders and occupation orders. Where children may be at immediate risk, the team can also advise on urgent children applications where appropriate.
If you or a child is in immediate danger, call 999
Domestic abuse solicitors
Fertility law
Growing a family isn’t always simple, but our fertility solicitors make the complex understandable, so you feel confident in your decisions, whatever path you’re on, whether that’s surrogacy, adoption, donor conception or assisted reproduction. We also prepare LGBTQ+ parenting agreements, so everyone involved is clear on their rights and responsibilities from the outset.
Fertility lawyers
Our team of Stamford family lawyers
Office address
Orion House
14 Barn Hill
Stamford
PE9 2AE
All in-office appointments are by pre-arrangement only.
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Accessibility at our Stamford office
Please note that this office is not accessible. Should you require any adjustments, please contact the team as there may be an alternative accessible office near by.
Our experienced team of family lawyers in the Midlands, we provides compassionate and expert family law services, specialising in divorce, complex financial matters, and child law. Our dedicated team, including Resolution accredited lawyers and professionals featured in the Legal 500, is here to support with all aspects of family law in a tailored and understanding way.
Visiting Stowe Family Law divorce lawyers Stamford
Orion House, 14 Barn Hill, Stamford PE9 2AE
Public transport: The easiest way to reach us by public transport is by train. Stamford station is served by East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry, with direct links to Peterborough, Leicester and Birmingham. From the station, it’s around a 10-minute walk into the office — head through the town centre towards the High Street, then turn onto Barn Hill, where you’ll find Orion House on the cobbled street, about 200m from the town centre.
If you’re travelling from elsewhere in Lincolnshire, Delaine Buses run regional services into Stamford, including routes to and from Peterborough and Bourne, and to Spalding via the Deepings.
Driving: If you’re driving, the easiest approach is via North Street or Scotgate. We have client parking available at the rear of Orion House itself, accessed from North Street opposite Stamford Police Station.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Divorce solicitors in Stamford and surrounding areas
Our Stamford office supports clients across Lincolnshire and the surrounding area, including Corby, Grantham, and Spalding. We also have additional offices in Peterborough and Leicester, and can offer appointments both in-person and remotely.
We offer an award-winning service
Why choose our family lawyers in Stamford?
- Our Stamford clients rate us on Trustpilot as ‘Excellent’.
- Stowe clients benefit from advice that is unique to their circumstances from our trusted solicitors.
- Our lawyers are both members and specialists of Resolution.
- The Law Society recognises and lists us for our specialist expertise.
- Thanks to our Client Services team, you’ll be linked with the perfect solicitor for your situation.
- We’re the biggest team of specialist UK family lawyers.
- The senior solicitors who lead our law team in Stamford have 35+ years of combined experience in family law.
- According to Review Solicitors, 91% of our Stamford clients recommend us to friends and family.
- Legal 500 names us a ‘Leading Firm’. We’re also ranked Band 2 by Chambers & Partners.
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Specialist divorce accountants and solicitors
We firmly believe that communication is key to success, and we make it a priority to keep you informed and involved throughout the entire process. This is also why our Stamford divorce lawyers collaborate with our internal accountants when required. Especially if you are going through a separation, we come together to ensure you get the best financial settlement possible.
Read reviews for Stamford
Florence Ashcroft-Lane
Aug 2026
Ms. Ashcroft-Lane of Stowe Family Law has been outstanding in her handling of my case. She combines strategic clarity with calm reassurance and meticulous attention to detail. I have felt fully supported at every stage and would highly recommend her without hesitation.
—Ms M
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Charlotte Hallam
Florence Ashcroft-Lane
Megan Rumbold
Aug 2026
From the initial contact with Florence Ashcroft-Lane at an incredibly emotional and challenging time, I felt heard and understood and respected. As things have progressed Florence has introduced me to both Charlotte Hallam and Megan Rumbold who are assisting in everyway possible with my case. The team are incredibly professional at all times but have also offered me support and kindness whilst I have been struggling. Nothing has been too much for them when I have asked for help and guidance . Florence and the team make me feel completely heard and safe and I feel and know that they are acting in my best interest at all times. Its been a rollercoaster and there's still a way to go but I believe Florence, Charlotte and Megan are the best team I could have. Really appreciate their time and kindness to date.
—Erica
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Florence Ashcroft-Lane
Aug 2026
Spoke with Florence and gave me great advice on what to do. Talked through strategies and made sure that what I was doing was fair and legal. I felt like I was listened to and more importantly gave me some sensible and practical advice. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you so much, it's a huge weight off my mind.
—M
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Luanne Morton
Nov 2025
Luanne has been fantastic in helping me navigate the complexities of my divorce, child arrangements, and potential financial orders. Her advice was always delivered professionally, yet in a way that was easy to understand and empathetic to the emotional rollercoaster I’m currently experiencing.
Stowe Family Law, as a firm, were transparent from the beginning about the potential costs and stages of my case. This honesty gave me clarity and peace of mind, knowing that everything was being managed properly.
—A Matthews
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Sarah McLoughlin
May 2025
I cannot speak highly enough of Sarah McLoughlin and the exceptional service she provided throughout my family court matter. From the very beginning, Sarah demonstrated a deep understanding of family law, an unwavering commitment to my case, and a genuine care for both my well-being and the best interests of my child. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm, reassuring approach gave me confidence at every stage. She took the time to truly listen, explain every step of the process clearly, and always made sure I felt supported. Sarah’s dedication and tireless effort made a real difference during the most challenging time in my life. Thanks to her expert advice and strategic handling of my case, I genuinely could not have asked for a better solicitor. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sarah McLoughlin to anyone needing strong, compassionate, and effective representation in family law.
—Martin
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More about us – divorce solicitors Stamford
More about us – divorce solicitors Stamford
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How much does a divorce cost?
Divorce costs vary depending on the matters that need to be resolved, particularly where financial issues, property, or child arrangements are involved. After an initial discussion, your solicitor will provide an estimate of costs tailored to your circumstances. You can find further guidance in our divorce costs and family law fees guides. A fixed-fee divorce service is available for straightforward cases.
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What family court will I attend in Stamford?
If your family law matter requires a hearing, clients based in Stamford will attend Peterborough Combined Court, located at Rivergate, PE1 1EJ, in the city centre. The court is around a 10–15 minute walk from Peterborough Station via Bourges Boulevard towards Queensgate Shopping Centre, and sits near Peterborough Town Hall and Peterborough Central Library. If you arrive early, there are cafés nearby such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee in Queensgate and independent favourite Bewiched Coffee on Bridge Street.
From our Stamford office at Orion House, the court is approximately a 25–30 minute drive via the A1 towards Peterborough city centre and Rivergate, with parking available at Queensgate Car Park and Brook Street Car Park, both within walking distance of the court.
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Divorce in or out of court?
Wherever possible, our standard approach is to listen to you and support you while you try to settle family-related disputes outside of court. If legal action is required, we have the knowledge and experience to achieve the right result. However, owing to the added time, stress, and money that normally accompany litigation, it is frequently preferable for everyone concerned to settle out of court. But most crucially, keeping out of court is better for the family members who are most susceptible to rifts and dissolution. Divorce can have a lasting impact on children, even decades later. In divorce and separation cases, particularly in the eyes of a Family Court Judge, the wellbeing of the children comes first.
The firm offers arbitration, mediation, and collaborative law as alternatives to litigation.
Should the parties’ negotiations fail, our divorce lawyers are skilled litigators.
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How long will your divorce take?
If divorcing out of court it is possible to go from submitting the divorce application to decree absolute in 4-6 months. This does not include cases where: i) one party disagrees to the divorce – which makes it a contested divorce and ii) where there are disagreements over children and finances
Going to court will slow the process.
The average divorce takes about 12 months.
It is impossible to give a more exact estimate without first understanding the specifics of a divorce matter and this is also true for the price of your divorce.
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If you are looking to get divorced or dissolve a civil partnership
Our family lawyers in Stamford 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.
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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
The most useful resources are our solicitors so please get in touch should you need advice on any urgent or serious family matter.
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