Expert Solicitors in Stoke-on-Trent for All Your Family Law Needs
Under the leadership of Managing Partner Helen Miller, the Stoke-on-Trent family law office caters to clients across Staffordshire and the Northwest, supporting them with all their family law needs.
This group of highly skilled lawyers are dedicated exclusively to family law, specialising in navigating complex financial issues related to divorce and separation. These include the intricate areas of division of pensions and retirement accounts, and reaching decisions on the division of family heirlooms.
Stowe Family Law lawyers, including Senior Associate Lisa Cogger, and Associate Nicole Turner, consistently pursue out-of-court settlements, with the Stoke-on-Trent team frequently employing mediation to reach amicable resolutions.
Emphasis on Out-of-Court Resolutions
Mediation is a preferred approach regularly employed by our Stoke-based lawyers. Collaborating with a trained mediator means couples who struggled to find common ground can reach agreements, fostering positive outcomes and relationships to help families move forward.
A recent case handled by the team involved a couple facing challenges in agreeing on their financial settlement. Despite being on good terms, the team recommended mediation to help them reconcile their differences and maintain a friendly relationship.
Fortunately, with just a few sessions, the couple reached a mutually beneficial agreement, settling their divorce without involving the family court.
Highlighting the Significance of Pensions in Divorce
An often-overlooked aspect of divorce proceedings, especially in DIY cases, is the consideration of pensions. Recent research from the University of Manchester indicates that approximately 71% of couples neglect pension sharing, despite it being a significant source of wealth.
With appropriate guidance, pensions rightfully assume a central role in financial settlement discussions. Our Worcester-based lawyers routinely assist clients with various pension scenarios, from minimal accounts to substantial pension pots.
In a recent case handled by our Staffordshire family law team, a woman seeking the family home in her divorce settlement was unaware of the full extent of her ex-husband’s pension. The team guided her through the process, emphasising the pension's long-term value, leading to a settlement that included a pension sharing order.
It's the Small Things That Matter
While some divorcing couples focus on large assets, businesses, and properties, others find importance in belongings with significant importance, such as family heirlooms. Our Stoke solicitors handled a case involving a fur coat passed down through several generations, valued at around £1000.
Despite the coat's inclusion in the marital pot due to its value surpassing the financial disclosure threshold of £500, negotiations led to our client retaining the coat, with the other party receiving £500 in cash.
Contact Stowe's Stoke-on-Trent Family Law Team
The Stowe team of solicitors assists clients throughout Staffordshire with all matters arising from relationship breakdowns, providing empathetic and personal guidance alongside top-notch legal advice.
As part of a 180-strong network of lawyers across the UK, the Stoke-on-Trent team is integral to Stowe, the largest specialist family law firm in the UK, boasting 80 offices nationwide.
Our family lawyers in Stoke-on-Trent can be found in Trent House, next to Victoria Rd (A50). If you are arriving by car, there is plenty of on-site parking available next to the building. The office is around a 25-minute walk from Stoke-on-Trent train station, or just 5 minutes in a taxi. The ‘Lordship Lane’ bus stop is only a 3-minute walk from Trent House.
You can email us at [email protected] or we can be reached on 01782 653829, our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
