Family lawyers & divorce solicitors York

In England & Wales, for straightforward and uncontested divorce cases, the process can take between 4 – 6 months. On average, the whole process takes approximately one year. Longer than 12 months is common for cases where there are drawn out disagreements on child and financial matters. It is impossible to predict exactly how long a divorce will take, though a good a divorce lawyer will help give you an educated estimate.

To discuss your divorce, disputes involving children or any family law matters, contact Stowe Family Law for specialist legal advice.

You will most likely be attending the York County Court and Family Court, which can be found at:

Piccadilly House,

55 Piccadilly,

York,

North Yorkshire

YO1 9WL

If you are arriving by bus, there are a couple of local stops that are close by. For example, buses 18, 24, 25, and 36 stop at Dixon Lane, which is a 1-minute walk away. Or the Ryedale Building bus stop is a 2-minute walk away. The following buses stop there: 6, 10, 10L, 11, 18, 24, 25, 36, 42, 81, 415. If arriving by train, the York railway station is a 7-minute drive to the court.

There is also a JustPark car park 3-minutes away on foot, the Castle car park is a 5-minute walk, and also the Peel Street car park, which is a 2-minute walk to the court.

The Eye of York and the Tower Gardens on the River Ouse are really close to the courts and can be a welcome respite of calm during a stressful day.

Yes! We understand that divorces that include farming assets, including estates and agricultural trusts, are common across the Yorkshire region. Our Managing Partner, Christopher Birch, who is a Legal 500 recommended lawyer, has experience in agricultural divorces. With 91% of our York clients recommending our services, you can trust that our York divorce solicitors can guide you through the process.

If you want some more information until your appointment with us, check out our blog regarding farming divorces.

Our law office is located just off the River Ouse at East Coast House. However, we work with individuals and families across all of York and North Yorkshire. For example, we’ve helped families in Selby with separations, individuals in Clifton with their financial settlements, and couples in Heslington with their fertility journeys.

No matter where you live in the York region, our family law solicitors are here to help.

In England & Wales, a divorce costs £612 for the application, plus any solicitor fees and court fees (if applicable). Going to court tends to make divorce more expensive due to court, barrister and additional solicitor fees.

The cleanest and most cost-effective divorces are those where both parties reach an agreement on how to divorce including: the reason for divorce, arrangements for children and the division of assets. Doing so will minimise the amount of solicitor time and the possibility of litigation in court.

We cover all aspects of family law including divorce, child separation agreements and family finances. Our approach to family law is to ensure you get the best outcome for you and your family.

As the UK’s largest dedicated team of family lawyers, we care about our clients, their families and their success. This is why we serve communities across York and North Yorkshire by actively working with local charities like York Foodbank and having a partnership with the University of York for the ‘Family Law Prize’. To us, this is more than just a business transaction – we want to ensure our clients and their local communities are supported and able to prosper.

Check out our other local partnerships with York businesses here.

As a starting point in a divorce, assets are split 50:50. As the family home is often the largest asset in the matrimonial pot, then it is common for it to be split between the parties. If a family has other assets, then the house could be given to one party and the other assets to the other. Children are another factor that affects financial arrangements during a divorce. To answer this question accurately, a comprehensive understanding will be required of your family finances.

Our family law solicitors and foresic accountants in York will work with you to understand any complexities, while ensuring everything is explained in simple terms.

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