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Middlesbrough
TS1 1DE
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Successful & compassionate divorce lawyers in Middlesbrough
Our Middlesbrough divorce solicitors’ have vast experience in all aspects of family law with a strong focus on resolving complex financial matters and protecting the well-being of children during a divorce or separation. Our family team offers sensitive legal services to support you at this extremely trying time in your life.
As divorce solicitors based in Middlesbrough, we have a wealth of experience in resolving family law issues affecting both individuals and families. Whether you’re dealing with complex financial matters or seeking child custody arrangements, our team at Stowe Family Law is dedicated to working with you to find the right solution. We prioritize the satisfaction and well-being of our clients above all else and strive to provide a tailored and personalized service to meet your needs
Our clients range from high-net-worth families with substantial assets, income and investments through to professional families and stay at home parents in Middlesbrough and across North Yorkshire & Tees Valley.
On your side – Family Solicitors Middlesbrough
Our legal team in Middlesbrough combines our expertise and understanding of our clients’ needs to provide the most precise legal advice. To expedite the resolution process, we prioritize the use of alternative dispute resolution methods outside of court. Nonetheless, we acknowledge that certain situations may require litigation, and we possess ample experience in that area. We understand the complexity of the legal system and how difficult it can be for you and your loved ones. As a result, we are committed to leveraging our legal knowledge to help guide you through these challenging times.
As a local family law firm, we customise our strategies and legal counsel to meet the needs of each client, assisting you from beginning to end with the pragmatic, emotional, and legal facets of divorce (and other types of separation). Our family law firm are also fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Out of court divorce settlements in Middlesbrough
While our divorce solicitors have a reputation for being expert litigators, court proceedings can add unnecessary time, expense and stress to a divorce or separation. We offer out of court (alternative dispute resolution) routes: mediation, arbitration and collaborative law, which allow each spouse to find solutions and reach agreements on finances, any children involved and other family issues.
Alongside helping our clients with the legal aspects of divorce, we always take an empathic stance and urge them to reach out to our network of family support specialists if necessary. This includes parenting support groups, coaches, and therapists. Don’t wait to contact us right now for the best family legal guidance in Middlesbrough.
Protecting Your Financial Position – Specialist Divorce Law Middlesbrough
The in-house accounting team at Stowe 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, valuations, accounts and pension knowledge. For family law advice from Middlesbrough’s leading family law specialists, get in touch today. Our experienced family law firm, led by Managing Partner Nicky Hunter, provide complete legal advice in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire & Tees Valley.
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Whatever you’re facing as a family, in whatever shape yours is, was, or will be, we’ll be here to listen to what you have to say and help with what you need to do.
As the only national law firm completely dedicated to family matters. we don’t touch anything else.
In us, you will have an ally who understands what you are going through and takes the strain.
Meaning you can move forward in life from a position of strength.
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What our clients say
May I take this opportunity to show my gratitude and warmest thanks to Claire Chisnall and Sarah-Barr-Young, for providing the children and I with an exceptional service.
Divorce is one of the most emotional, stressful and anxious times. Claire and her team gave me great confidence and reassurance along the entire process.
Claire worked extremely hard to financially protect my children and I with her professional work ethic. I could not think of a more sincere solicitor who goes that extra mile for her clients. She explained every detail in depth giving me the confidence that everything I agreed on was for the benefit of my children.
Overall, I am so happy with the outcome. I can now leave the past behind and focus on a Healthy, Wealthy, Happy life with my new family.
Forever grateful Claire.
Thank you once again to all of the team at Stowe Family Law.
Stowe Family Law has an excellent reputation across Yorkshire and is highly regarded by clients and peers alike.
Thank you so much for your help in the last year and a bit. I will say the following:
You have at all times acted in a very professional manner and your letters to my wife’s solicitor were very eloquently written with all needed facts in place.
I think with another solicitor the outcome would have been completely different and not as successful as it was. You have a great understanding marital law and I would not hesitate to recommend you to someone else in the future.
The level of service I received from Stowe Family Law was incredible, through a particularly difficult chapter. Both Sarah Barr-Young and Claire Chisnall are exceptional advocates, and I would not give it a second thought in using their services again should I have the need.
Claire Chisnall. All I have to say is what a fantastic solicitor she is. She is dedicated to her client and will fight your cause to the very best of her ability. Keeps you informed all the way and leaves no stone unturned. Would highly recommend her and the company.
Visiting our Middlesbrough family law solicitors
Our Middlesbrough office is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, on Exchange Square. The office is just across the road from Middlesbrough Train Station, only a 2-minute walk. If you’re travelling by car, we’re easily accessible from the A66 or from the centre using Albert Rd. Limited on-street pay & display parking is available directly outside Commerce House, or you can use Buxton Street Car Park just 3 minutes away.
Our phone lines are open from 8:30am – 7pm, Monday to Friday.
And 9am – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
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More about our family law solicitors Middlesbrough
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Starting a divorce application in Middlesbrough
You cannot begin divorce proceedings until you have been married for at least a year.
To start, you need to submit an application to the court (Form D8) with a declaration that your marriage has broken down irretrievably.
This is usually made online via a court portal (although you can make a paper application) and requires a payment of £593.
You can apply for a divorce by yourself (sole applicant) or make a joint application with your ex-spouse (joint applicants).
Alternatively, if you receive a divorce application from your spouse, you are called the respondent in the legal process.
Getting this part right early is important in that it will help you to save time and money throughout your divorce process. As any family lawyer or family law solicitor will tell you, it can also make the entire process more amicable as you, and your partner, are clear from the start.
Here at Stowe, our Middlesbrough family law solicitors will support you through the process and offer professional guidance and advice to make your divorce or civil partnership dissolution as quick and convenient as possible. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our local family firm today.
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How long will my divorce in Middlesbrough take?
The length of the divorce proceedings depends on a range of factors, including any financial issues, childcare concerns or other complexities.
An experienced family lawyer from Stowe can offer advice to help you speed up the process, and expedite everything we can to get you through this difficult period of your life.
Most divorces take around 6 – 9 months to complete, barring any serious complexities. If you’re looking for a quick divorce from Middlesbrough’s leading family law firm, don’t hesitate to get in touch today. From specialist family law advice to practical support throughout your divorce proceedings, the Stowe team are here for you.
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Responding to a divorce application
If you’ve been served with a divorce application in Middlesbrough it’s sometimes unclear as to how you should respond; you’ll be presented with a lot of legal wording and expressions that do more to create frustration than they do to provide clarity.
Our Middlesbrough family law solicitors can help you to respond to a divorce application while preparing you to get the best possible outcome for you, and for your family.
If you’re looking for a family law team in your local area, don’t hesitate to get in touch today. Our family law firm in Middlesbrough can help to guide you through one of the most difficult periods of your life in a calm, understanding manner.
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Arrangements for children and child custody
One of the most difficult steps in a separation or divorce is in working through the arrangements for your children (formerly known as child custody). While this is a challenging process, it is in the best interests of your children to reach a civil agreement with your ex-partner.
To make sure you get the best result for you and your children, it often helps to have a child law specialist on-hand to provide you with guidance on what a fair and workable arrangement might look like.
Our Middlesbrough child solicitors have extensive experience in child arrangement cases and have seen a variety of solutions to suit every situation, no matter how niche. The primary goal of our family law solicitors in Middlesbrough is to get the best outcome for your children and to help you to maintain a positive relationship with your ex-partner wherever possible.
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Can I dissolve a civil partnership with Stowe Family Law in Middlesbrough?
Ending a civil partnership takes a heavy emotional toll.
Known as dissolution, the path to dissolving a civil partnership is very similar to the process of divorce.
Dissolving a civil partnership can only be instigated after you’ve been in the partnership for a year.
You will be entitled to all the same benefits and entitlements as those who get divorced, and in a similar vein, thought will need to be given to the sharing of assets and the arrangements for your children.
To help you through the dissolution process, our civil partnership solicitors can provide practical guidance and support to help you to achieve your desired outcome.
At Stowe Family Law in Middlesbrough, we can provide up-to-date legal advice to help you get through one of the most difficult periods of your life. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Stowe’s leading family lawyers in Middlesbrough.
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When it comes to your family, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Our team of expert divorce lawyers in Middlesbrough can help show you the way. Whether you are facing divorce, dissolving a civil partnership, dealing with financial matters, need a Child Arrangements Order or a cohabitation agreement, our trusted 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 Middlesbrough and across North Yorkshire, we are the largest nationwide specialist family law firm and the preferred choice for a solicitor for divorce in the area.
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