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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
Our Winchester family lawyers support individuals and families across Hampshire with divorce and separation, financial settlements, arrangements for children, cohabitation and nuptial agreements. We combine specialist family law knowledge with access to in-house forensic accountants, helping us provide coordinated advice when personal and financial circumstances are closely connected.
Led by Managing Partner Liza Gatrell, the team supporting Winchester is ranked Tier 3 by The Legal 500 2027. The directory highlights their experience in long-running and complex financial remedy disputes involving trusts, pensions, investment portfolios and international relocation, alongside contested children cases and sensitive nuptial agreements.
Liza is described as “one of the best family solicitors”, with a “clear, straight-talking approach” and a focus on achieving the best outcome for her clients. Stowe is also recognised as “a well-known and well-respected firm with a reputation for excellence”. Whatever your circumstances, we’ll give you practical advice, explain your options clearly and support you through each stage.
Our family law services in Winchester
Divorce and separation
Children’s solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Finances and divorce
Cohabitation agreements
Domestic abuse support
Fertility law
Divorce and separation
If you’re looking for expert divorce solicitors and civil partnership dissolution lawyers in Winchester, you’ve come to the right place.
Divorce lawyers
Children’s solicitors
As a child law solicitor, Elizabeth Hughes guides her clients through this difficult time.
Child law solicitors
Pre and postnuptial agreements
We can provide both prenuptial agreements and postnuptial contracts to help ensure your assets are kept safe.
Prenuptial agreement solicitors
Finances and divorce
Laura George is our financial divorce solicitor who frequently handles cases involving complex corporate structures, trust funds, and limited assets.
Financial settlement solicitors
Cohabitation agreements
Vicki Rawlins is a cohabitation solicitor who drafts agreements to help ensure couples who live together but are not married have legal rights.
Cohabitation lawyers
Domestic abuse support
Our family law solicitors in Winchester recognise that this is a difficult time, but our domestic violence lawyers are here to support you.
Domestic abuse solicitors
Fertility law
Our fertility lawyers can advise on all types of fertility law, including donor conception, assisted reproduction, and LGBTQ+ parenting.
Fertility lawyers
Our team of Winchester family lawyers
Office address
Southgate Chambers
37-39 Southgate St
Winchester
SO23 9EH
All in-office appointments are by pre-arrangement only.
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Accessibility at our Winchester office
Our Winchester office is not currently wheelchair accessible. If you require any additional adjustments, please reach out to the team.
They are a very high-end team that provides a consistently impressive level of service to their clients and brings a wealth of knowledge throughout the team.
Stowe stands out because of its genuinely client-first approach. Everyone I have worked with is passionate about doing the right thing for clients and helping them achieve the best possible outcome. I have complete confidence referring clients to Stowe because I know they will be looked after well, both professionally and personally. The team combines strong legal expertise with a supportive and practical approach. What also sets Stowe apart is its willingness to work collaboratively with other professionals, ensuring clients receive joined-up advice and support throughout their journey.
Stowe’s Hampshire team benefits from a wide breadth of experience and solicitors who care about the outcome of their cases and their clients. The team is well respected locally and has a good working relationship with judges and barristers alike. Cases are well prepared and clients are well managed throughout.
Visiting Stowe Family Law divorce lawyers Winchester
You can find our Winchester law office at:
Southgate Chambers, 37–39 Southgate Street, Winchester SO23 9EH
Winchester train station is a 10-minute walk away, and there is a bus stop (St Thomas Church) just across the road from the office. If you’re arriving by car, on-street parking immediately outside the office is very limited; however, there are several town-centre car parks less than a 10-minute walk away.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday and 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Divorce solicitors in Winchester and surrounding areas
Our Winchester office supports clients across Hampshire and Wiltshire, including Andover, Alresford, Bishop’s Waltham, Wickham, and Stockbridge. With additional offices in Southampton, Portsmouth, and Newbury, we are well placed to help 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 Winchester?
- Stowe Family Law is the UK’s largest team of specialist family law solicitors.
- Our Winchester lawyers are led by senior experts with over 30 years of family law experience.
- According to Review Solicitors, 91% of our Winchester clients would recommend us to family and friends.
- Led by Managing Partner Liza Gatrell, who is recognised by The Legal 500 for her knowledge, professionalism and client-focused approach.
- Part of a team ranked Tier 3 by The Legal 500 2027.
- Our Winchester clients rate us as ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
- Our solicitors provide supportive, compassionate advice tailored to each client’s situation.
- Our lawyers are both members and specialists of Resolution.
- We’re recognised and listed by The Law Society.
- Thanks to our Client Services team, you’ll be matched with the right solicitor for your circumstances.
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Specialist divorce accountants and solicitors
With the aim of securing the best possible financial outcome for our clients, our Winchester divorce lawyers work closely with our internal forensic accountants.
Our accounting team bring a wealth of expertise to the table, including knowledge in tax, property, international assets, valuations, accounts, and pensions. By providing a comprehensive and clear overview of the assets in your marriage, we work together to craft a financial settlement that protects your future.
Read reviews for Winchester
Liza Gatrell
May 2026
I can’t praise Liza and Yumna highly enough. They handled a difficult situation with great professionalism and care, especially after the first firm I was with made a terrible mess and caused a great deal of tension with the other party. Everything was managed with pragmatism and great attention to detail. Thank you.
—S Patterson
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Liza Gatrell
Jul 2021
Your impact on our lives has been instrumental, lasting and we will not forget it.
—Anon
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Liza Gatrell
Jul 2021
To Liza, I just want to say thank you so much for all your support and advice throughout the year. I honestly don’t think I could have done it without you.
—Anon
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Liza Gatrell
Jul 2021
To Liza, you did an absolutely fantastic job and we just wanted to extend our sincerest thanks for all your efforts.
—Anon
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Liza Gatrell
Jul 2021
Liza instantly put me at ease and made me feel there was light at the end of the tunnel.
—Anon
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Liza Gatrell
Jul 2021
Just a little note to all to say a big THANK YOU for making the ride a bit easier with your kindness and reassurance (which was very much needed and appreciated). I’m looking forward to this new chapter in my life and without your assistance I wouldn’t be at this point! Once again thank you so much. With love and appreciation.
—Anon
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Vicki Rawlins
Jul 2021
I am very grateful for all your help. I’ve never been in this situation before and it makes it very challenging when the other party is making unreasonable requests.
—Anon
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Vicki Rawlins
Jul 2021
I am sincerely grateful for your time and advice. I really enjoyed our conversation, thank you.
—Anon
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More from our Winchester divorce lawyers
More from our Winchester divorce lawyers
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How much does divorce cost?
Divorce costs can vary depending on the matters that need to be resolved, particularly where financial settlements, property disputes, 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 option is available for straightforward cases.
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Do you handle cases at Winchester Family Court?
Yes. Most cases are resolved out of court, but if a hearing is required you will attend Winchester Civil and Family Court on Sussex Street. Our solicitors will ensure you are fully prepared and supported throughout the process.
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Where is Winchester Family Court and how do I get there?
Winchester Civil and Family Court is located on Sussex Street (SO23 9EL), in Winchester city centre, close to Winchester Cathedral, the High Street and The Square. It is around a 15-minute walk from Winchester Station via Stockbridge Road towards the High Street and cathedral quarter.
From our Winchester office at Southgate Chambers (SO23 9EH), the court is within walking distance via the High Street towards Sussex Street. Nearby cafés include Starbucks on High Street, Costa Coffee on Jewry Street and independent favourite Coffee Lab on The Square if you arrive early. If driving, parking is available at Tower Street and Chesil Street car parks.
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