Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert Family Lawyers in the UK
Stowe Family Law is the UK's largest specialist family law firm, dedicated exclusively to family matters since 1982. With over 200 legal professionals across 30+ offices, we provide tailored, empathetic support for divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, domestic abuse, and international family law cases. Our team includes forensic accountants, mediators, and specialists in high-net-worth divorces, offering both fixed-fee and hourly-rate packages.Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, we combine technical expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients navigate family breakdowns. Our services extend to fertility law, cohabitation agreements, and post-divorce financial planning, supported by a network of divorce coaches and financial planners.
Services
Divorce services
Child law
Financial settlements
Domestic abuse
International family law
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Tailored, empathetic approach to family law matters
- UK's largest specialist family law firm with 30+ offices
- Experienced team including forensic accountants and mediators
- Recognised in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories
- Fixed-fee and hourly-rate package options available
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal 500
- Chambers and Partners
What people say
Excellent service
Professional expertise
Compassionate support
Successful outcomes
Nationwide coverage
Services
Divorce services
Stowe Family Law provides comprehensive divorce services including fixed-fee options, high-net-worth cases, and international divorces. Our solicitors guide clients through court applications, financial settlements, and child arrangement agreements. We specialise in complex asset division and prenuptial agreements while maintaining compassionate support throughout the legal process.
Child law
Our child law specialists handle custody arrangements, visitation rights, and child maintenance agreements. We focus on children's welfare through court applications, mediation, and collaborative law approaches. The team represents clients in complex cases involving international relocation and educational disputes while maintaining sensitive, child-centred solutions.
Financial settlements
We manage financial settlements during divorce proceedings including property division, pension sharing, and business valuation. Our forensic accountants handle complex financial disclosures while negotiating fair outcomes. Services include Form E preparation, consent orders, and clean break agreements to finalise financial matters post-divorce.
Domestic abuse
Stowe's domestic abuse specialists provide urgent legal protection through non-molestation and occupation orders. We support clients through court proceedings while coordinating with specialist support networks. The team handles emergency injunctions and long-term safety planning with experienced, trauma-informed legal representation.
International family law
Our international family law department handles complex cross-border matters including divorce jurisdiction disputes, international child abduction, and recognition of foreign orders. With multilingual staff and global legal networks, we resolve cases involving multiple jurisdictions while complying with Hague Convention requirements and EU regulations.
People
Julian Hawkhead
Senior Partner
With extensive family law experience, Julian leads our Leeds office. He specialises in complex divorce cases and has been recommended in Legal 500 for his sharp legal expertise and client-focused approach.
Jemma Slavin
Regional Director
Jemma provides bespoke family law services across London and the South East. With specialist mediation training, she focuses on achieving practical solutions for high-conflict divorce and child arrangement cases.
Rachel Roberts
Regional Director
Recognised as excellent by clients, Rachel specialises in Midlands and Northern divorce cases. She combines efficiency with pragmatism to deliver effective legal outcomes for complex financial settlements.
Emma Newman
Managing Partner
Emma leads our Surrey, Sussex and Kent offices. Having experienced divorce personally, she brings unique empathy to her legal practice while maintaining professional excellence in complex family matters.
Helen Miller
Managing Partner
Helen leads our North West team with tactical expertise and empathy. She specialises in high-conflict divorce cases and financial remedy proceedings while maintaining a client-centred approach to family law.
Questions
What areas of law does Stowe Family Law specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in family law, covering divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, domestic abuse, international family law, cohabitation disputes, and fertility law matters.
Do you offer fixed-fee divorce services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee divorce packages alongside hourly-rate options to suit different case complexities and client requirements.
Can you help with child custody arrangements?
Our specialist child law team handles custody, visitation rights, and child maintenance through court proceedings, mediation, and collaborative law approaches.
Are your services available nationwide?
We have 30+ offices across England and Wales, providing local access to our family law specialists in major UK cities and towns.
How can I fund my legal case?
Funding options include fixed-fee/hourly-rate packages, external lenders like Ampla and Novitas, and private payment arrangements tailored to your circumstances.
Do you handle international divorce cases?
Yes, our international family law department manages cross-border divorces, child abduction cases, and jurisdiction disputes with global legal network support.
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