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Successful & compassionate divorce lawyers in Wigan
Our Wigan divorce and family lawyers have extensive expertise in giving the assistance and legal guidance you need to make tough decisions and move ahead in life. We recognise that each situation is unique and aim to provide you with a kind and sensitive service that prioritises the best interests of you and your family.
Family Law Services
We are the only countrywide legal company dedicated only to family law, with the largest team of divorce lawyers in the UK. We also have a children’s department, an adoption team, an international family law department, surrogacy law specialists, and an in-house accounting team to help with complex financial issues.
We assist with a range of family issues, including child arrangements, domestic violence, postnuptial agreements, and a multitude of matters relating to parental responsibility and separation agreements.
Our clientele in the Greater Manchester area ranges from high-net-worth families with large assets, income, and investments to professional families and stay-at-home parents. We work efficiently to find a constructive resolution that is completely confidential.
Side by side – Family solicitors Wigan
At Stowe Family Law, our family law team provide a unique approach to family matters and will listen, advise and guide you through the legal process with a compassionate service. Over 80% of our cases settle out of court, and we can obtain the best solution for your family through mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law thanks to our personalised support from skilled Wigan divorce solicitors and family lawyers.
We are here to help in a personable manner regarding any family law issues, including disputes relating to children, property settlements, recovering substantial assets and divorce proceedings.
Whether you’re struggling through a difficult divorce and you need our support, or there’s a contentious child custody case, Stowe Family Law LLP is here for you.
Financial settlements – Divorce lawyers Wigan
Our in-house accounting team will provide a clear picture of the assets in your marriage to create the optimum financial settlement. They have a breadth of specialist experience in tax, property evaluations, accounts, pension knowledge and property and pension adjustments.
If you’re concerned about financial settlements in your family law case, our experienced team of accountants and family law solicitors are here for you with legal experience in pension adjustments and pre nuptial agreements.
Our North West office group now spans from Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Lancashire in the north, through Cheshire, and into North Staffordshire. We have a number of notable lawyers who feature in the UK Legal 500 directory and UK Chambers & Partners as regional experts in their field. Many of the team are also family law specialists accredited by national Family Law organisation Resolution. We are dedicated to achieving the right outcomes for our clients with a pragmatic, knowledgeable approach tailored to each case. Our services cover all aspects of family breakdown, including complex high net worth financial disputes, child arrangements (including internal and international relocation), grandparents’ rights, and private adoption. We are also skilled in addressing modern family issues, such as cohabitee disputes and pre/post-nuptial agreements.
Stowe Family Law Wigan
Our family department at Stowe family Law, Wigan, give a customised service for the breakup of your partnership. Our family law lawyers can make the legal procedure as simple and straightforward as possible, whether it is providing honest and good advice, dealing with court processes, or negotiating cohabitation agreements. Our great law practice includes a staff of highly competent and experienced family law professionals.
If you need financial settlements as part of your divorce process or have complex financial issues to deal with, call our family lawyers and take advantage of our family law services. We personalise the entire process and use a realistic approach to guarantee that we capture the best interests of the customers and obtain the best conclusion for everyone.
Contact our family law services for a professional service regarding any family disputes.
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Emily Davies
Apr 2025
Thank you very much for all your hard effort, wise counsel, and meticulous attention to detail. You have handled things very professionally and reassured me at times when I have been expecting the worst. It’s been a pleasure working with you.
—Mr L
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Emily Davies
May 2023
Emily helped me so much with my family case. She always kept me up to date with what was going on and was very professional and empathetic to my situation. I would highly recommend Stowe family law from my experience
—Anon
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Stowe
Sep 2021
Fantastic service as always from the Manchester Team. Special thanks to Jennifer Hudec for all her assistance!
—AL
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Tamara Adams
Jul 2021
I would 100% recommend Tamara she’s a wonderful woman who’s kind, polite, friendly and always makes sure she will do her best for you 100% I have no doubt about that. After a few months I’ve had time to have my daughter sleep over at my house every other weekend for 2 nights got to spend Christmas Day with her for the first time and New Year’s Eve and day with her too and looking at holidays for the future and I couldn’t be happier to be able to do this so I want to say a massive thank you to the wonderful Tamara Adam’s!
—Anon
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Tamara Adams
Jul 2021
Going through my divorce was one of the most tiring, emotional and stressful times of my life but I have never doubted Tamara Adams one bit to get me through this. They have been nothing but absolutely professional all the way throughout this process and were always on hand to assist me with any questions and worries I had.
—Anon
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Stowe
Oct 2019
An excellent team that delivers an excellent service to clients. As a team they work cohesively together to diver a first-rate service to clients. Cases are meticulously well prepared and the quality of care provided to clients is high. They are amongst the market leaders.
—Legal 500
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Stowe
Oct 2019
Although the firm has a national presence, the team retains a 'local' feel.
—Legal 500
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Visiting Stowe Family Law divorce lawyers Wigan
Stowe Family Law’s Wigan office is located in Unity House, Westwood Park, Wigan, WN3 4HE.
The office is situated just south of Wigan town centre, accessible by road from Westwood Way (A49) with plenty of on-site parking available.
We also have offices in Central Manchester, Stockport, Altrincham and Wilmslow.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday
and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday
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Understanding what you're going through
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Making family law easier to grasp
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Helping to take the strain
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Tailoring our services for you and your circumstances
More about us – divorce solicitors Wigan
More about us – divorce solicitors Wigan
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What family law cases are suitable for Stowe’s Wigan lawyers?
As the UK’s largest family law firm, we have specialists in all areas of family law. This way, whatever your circumstances, our Wigan lawyers can guide and support you through your case. From divorce and dissolving your civil partnership, to family finances and growing your family, the Stowe Family Law team is here to help.
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Do I need a solicitor when I go to Wigan family court?
Having a lawyer by your side during family court isn’t always necessary, however, this is an extremely difficult time. Therefore, having an expert in your corner can take the pressure off, as we will be by your side from the start.
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Do your lawyers work on child contact cases?
Yes, we do. Our experienced team of child law specialists will be more than happy to help your family. We understand that cases with children are especially emotional, but we’re here to support you from the very first conversation.
We’ve worked on numerous cases, including complex matters, so no matter your circumstances, we can help.
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How does Stowe Family Law support its clients?
For some law firms, the law is all that matters. But not with us. Here at Stowe Family Law, we recognise just how difficult this time can be – no matter your situation.
This is why our team offers tailored solutions for your case, so you feel supported and cared for. Family law also impacts the whole family, which is why we provide support for you and your loved ones.
Whatever your case, we’ll take care of the details, so you can get back to what really matters. We’ve even been recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for our dedication to client support and success. So, you can trust that you’re in safe hands with us.
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Can unmarried couples come to Stowe Family Law for legal advice?
Absolutely. Our team understands that marriage isn’t for everyone, which is why we have experts in cohabitation. From helping you organise finances to advice regarding children, we will listen to your situation and provide tailored solutions, so you feel confident about your future.
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Do your Wigan lawyers work on civil partnerships?
Yes, we do. We recognise that especially when a civil partnership breaks down, legal advice is needed, as understanding how to dissolve a civil partnership is not well-known.
Our team has years of experience in this area, so we are more than capable of guiding you through the process. We can even arrange financial settlements and child arrangement orders, so you have everything you need to move forward with life.
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When your relationship feels complicated and unsolvable, our team of expert divorce lawyers in Wigan are by your side.
Whether you are facing divorce, dissolving a civil partnership, dealing with financial matters, need a child arrangements order or a cohabitation agreement…
Our leading Wigan family solicitors will guide you through the process with care and empathy, so you can move forward in life from a position of renewed strength.
With family lawyers in Wigan and across Greater Manchester, we are the largest specialist family law firm in the UK, and first choice for a solicitor for divorce in the area.
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