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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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Tailoring our services for you and your circumstances
Award-winning family solicitors
A respected group of Sunderland-based divorce lawyers and financial experts known for their remarkable track record of achieving favourable outcomes for clients throughout the Tyne and Wear region.
Legal 500 recognises us as a ‘Leading Firm’, with the leader of our Sunderland team, Nicky Hunter, also being a Recommended Lawyer. They go on to say: “They have an exceptionally strong team of experienced lawyers and prodigious talent at every stage, as one would expect from a prestigious firm.”
We take immense pride in our standing as leading practitioners in the domain of family law. Whether one seeks the dissolution of a civil partnership or is confronted with the complexities of post-nuptial agreements, our team of solicitors in Sunderland is resolutely poised to provide comprehensive assistance.
Our family law services in Sunderland
Divorce and separation
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Financial law
Children’s solicitors
Fertility law
Cohabitation agreements
Domestic abuse support
Divorce and separation
Our divorce solicitors have years of experience helping Sunderland couples through their divorce or civil partnership dissolution, so you’re in safe hands with us.
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Hollie Murray, a Leading Associate by Legal 500, often drafts both prenuptial contracts and postnuptial agreements for clients to keep their assets protected.
Financial law
As a Legal 500 Recommended Lawyer, Christopher Birch is a financial divorce lawyer who often helps couples divide their finances amid separation.
Children’s solicitors
Our child law solicitors recognise that child law cases impact the whole family, which is why we provide care and support to everyone.
Fertility law
Our family law solicitors in Sheffield understand that starting a family isn’t always straightforward, but our fertility solicitors will provide expert advice.
Cohabitation agreements
A cohabitation agreement by one of our family law solicitors in Sunderland ensures unmarried couples who live together have some rights.
Domestic abuse support
Having a domestic violence lawyer you can trust is essential – David Allen, a Key Lawyer recommended by Legal 500, will always provide support during this time.
Our team of Sunderland family lawyers
Office address
Regus - Sunderland
Doxford International Business Park
4 Admiral Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XW
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“Unique” is a word regularly used to describe law firms, but Stowe Family Law is absolutely unique. There is no other firm operating as a niche family law practice which has the national profile or coverage that Stowe can offer. Because of the size, cover and reach of Stowe, they are able to offer strength in depth across every area of family law and have specialists and experts in all fields of the work.
Visiting our Sunderland family law solicitors
Stowe Family Law’s Sunderland office is located in:
Regus – Sunderland, Doxford International Business Park, 4 Admiral Way, Sunderland, SR3 3XW
Our team of family solicitors in Sunderland are based out of the Regus building in Doxford International Business Park, which is easily accessible from the A19, A690 and B1286. We are located approximately 5 miles southwest of Sunderland city centre, in between East Herrington & Moorside.
The building has an on-site visitor car park. For those travelling by public transport, there is a bus stop right outside the office building called ‘Doxford International’ which is served by bus services 13, 39, 594, X1 & X20.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday.And 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Divorce solicitors in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear and County Durham
Easily accessible from the North East of England, we also give expert guidance on divorce and separation to clients in Newcastle, Durham, and North Shields for clients who may find it easier to visit an alternative location.
We offer an award-winning service
Why choose our family law solicitors in Sunderland
- We’re the UK’s only team of dedicated family lawyers.
- Our Sunderland solicitors are led by senior experts who have 30+ years of combined experience in family law.
- Information provided by Review Solicitors shows that 91% of our clients in Sunderland would recommend us to friends and family.
- Our lawyers are both Resolution members and specialists.
- Stowe Family Law is recognised and listed by The Law Society.
- We’re rated on Trustpilot by our Sunderland clients as ‘Excellent’.
- Thanks to our Client Care team, you’ll be linked with the perfect solicitor for your circumstances.
- We’re a Legal 500 ‘Leading Firm’. Our Sunderland legal team is ranked Band 3 by Legal 500 and Band 2 by Chambers & Partners.
- All of our clients are provided with supportive legal advice that is tailored to their situation.
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Protecting Your Financial assets
To secure an optimal financial settlement, the in-house accounting team at Stowe Family Law will furnish you with a comprehensive assessment of the marital assets. Our proficiency spans taxation, property assessment, appraisals, accounting, and pension evaluations.
If you’re seeking authoritative assistance with your settlement, our accountants will work alongside our Sunderland divorce experts to ensure you have everything you need to move forward with life confidently.
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Angela Sussens
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Rachel Roberts
Sarah Barr Young
Sep 2022
Sarah Barr-Young, Rachel Roberts, Angela Sussens and Chris Birch are all are excellent in their field and able to deliver effective and realistic advice.
—Legal 500
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Stowe
Oct 2019
Stowe Family Law has an excellent reputation across Yorkshire and is highly regarded by clients and peers alike.
—Legal 500
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More about our family law solicitors Sunderland
More about our family law solicitors Sunderland
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What do I need to know when starting a divorce application in Sunderland?
It’s important to know that you can’t start divorce proceedings until you have been married for at least 12 months. Once you have this, you need to submit your application (either as a sole applicant or as joint applicants), also known as a Form D8. This is typically done online and costs £612.
If you’re not sure where to begin, our divorce solicitors can walk you through the process with ease. We’ve helped numerous couples in Sunderland with their divorce, so you’re in safe hands with us.
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How long does it take to get divorced?
Unfortunately, there is no exact time to get divorced. This is due to the complexity of your situation, such as financial matters or child arrangements.
A divorce with minimal complications typically takes between 6-8 months. If you would like more specific advice for your divorce, reach out to our expert lawyers today.
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How do I end a civil partnership?
If you’re unsure where to begin with your civil partnership dissolution, you’re not alone. There is so much information regarding divorce, but not as much for ending a civil partnership.
Here at Stowe Family Law, we have a dedicated team of civil partnership dissolution solicitors in Sunderland who will be able to guide you through the process. We stay up-to-date with the latest legal advice, so you always have expert tailored advice for your circumstances.
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How do I visit your Sunderland law office?
Our Sunderland office is located at:
Regus – Sunderland, Doxford International Business Park, 4 Admiral Way, Sunderland SR3 3XW
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What accreditations do your Sunderland solicitors have?
We’re proud to say that our lawyers in Sunderland are Resolution-accredited specialists who are recognised by the Legal 500 for their support and guidance to our clients.
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Is there a closer office that I can visit?
With over 90 UK offices, we’re confident you can find a local office. Find your nearest law office today.
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