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01780 764145
Divorce Solicitors in Stamford
At Chattertons, we understand the impact divorce has on our clients. During this time of emotional and practical upheaval in your life, we are a reassuring, sensitive and professional presence that you can rely on.
With a realistic approach to divorce legal advice, we take care of the no-fault divorce application paperwork, put robust arrangements for your children in place and secure fair financial settlements that take account of your future financial needs.
We recognise that every family is unique, and each divorce concerns individual priorities and needs. Over the years our divorce lawyers have dealt with all types of divorce, ranging from relatively routine cases where the parties are largely in agreement about future arrangements, to high conflict divorces involving complex arguments about assets and acrimonious disputes over children. We are also experienced in handling cases of domestic abuse.
Our team works hard to uphold our reputation as one of the most experienced and reliable divorce solicitors in Stamford and the surrounding areas. If you need divorce advice, contact us today.
At Chattertons, our divorce solicitors have expertise in the following:
- Divorce proceedings
- Financial settlements
- Child arrangements
- Divorce and pensions
- High net worth divorce
- Farming divorce
Contact our divorce solicitors in Stamford
For help with any area of divorce law in Stamford and across Lincolnshire, you can contact our Stamford office by calling 01780 764145 or by filling in our simple online enquiry form.
Our divorce law services in Stamford
Divorce proceedings
Whether you are applying for a no-fault divorce on your own, jointly with your spouse, or you are responding to a divorce application, our divorce solicitors can help. We will ensure that all the procedures are followed and submitted at the appropriate time at each stage of the divorce proceedings. This ensures your divorce goes through smoothly and without any unnecessary delay.
The no-fault divorce procedure in England and Wales has built-in waiting times to encourage individuals to consider all of their options. We will ensure these periods are used productively to seek agreement with your spouse on child arrangements, finances and any other matters that you are concerned about.
As members of Resolution, we are committed to helping you deal constructively with the issues that arise during your divorce, reducing conflict if we can, and encouraging out of court agreements.
Financial settlements
It is important to agree on financial settlements through direct negotiation with your spouse instead of asking a court to make a financial order. At Chattertons, we are highly skilled in constructive negotiation techniques, and we work hard to achieve advantageous but fair out of court financial settlements for clients.
Reaching an agreement about financial settlements is only possible when each side is honest about their finances and financial needs. Where your spouse acts in bad faith or negotiations prove fruitless, we will issue financial remedy proceedings on your behalf.
Child arrangements
During divorce and separation, finding a routine for children that will work over the long term is crucial. You can ask the family court to make a Child Arrangements Order, or you and your spouse can attempt to reach an agreement independently. In either case, the well-being of the children will always be prioritised.
In many cases, privately agreed child arrangements work better in practice than arrangements imposed by the court. We will work closely with you to try to reach an agreement which:
- Reduces the potential for conflict
- Is in the child’s best interests
- Helps you maintain a meaningful relationship with your child, particularly if the agreement means your child will not live permanently with you
Our solicitors can also advise you on the suitability of any Parenting Plan you may have agreed during family mediation.
Divorce and pensions
Pensions often constitute the largest single marital asset on divorce, so it is essential that pension pots are valued accurately and divided fairly.
Regardless of whether you both agree on how to divide pensions without going to court, you should always get specialist advice to ensure that any pension benefits are not overlooked. This may involve seeking advice from an actuary and obtaining a cash equivalent value of the pension fund so that negotiations are carried out on a meaningful basis. Liaising with the relevant pension provider will also be necessary to ensure there are no restrictions on how you can deal with your pension when you divorce.
With our help, you can be assured that your pension will be divided appropriately when reaching a financial settlement. We will also ensure that any pension order you obtain is promptly enforced.
High net worth divorce
High net worth divorce, usually involving assets of several million pounds or more, presents a particular set of challenges for the individuals involved.
At Chattertons, we specialise in advising on the core issues that arise when high value, complex assets are being divided during a divorce. In high net worth divorces we may advise on the division of family business assets, management of family trusts and other investment vehicles as well as overseas property transactions.
Often, we will work with a trusted network of other professional advisors, including accountants and tax advisors to ensure any financial settlement protects you fully.
Farming divorce
Our team is well-known for its expertise in advising farmers and their families during divorce.
Farming families often find themselves facing stressful demands when dividing assets on divorce. Dividing farming assets can be difficult, particularly when assets include farming land and property that have been in a family for many generations.
Our experienced divorce lawyers help farming families reach appropriate financial settlements, sometimes using Alternative Dispute Resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. We aim to find agreements that meet the legal requirement of fairness but at the same time take account of the unique challenges presented by the ownership of agricultural assets.
Why choose our divorce solicitors in Stamford?
Our experienced divorce lawyers in Stamford have been advising individuals in the area for decades. Members of the regional community trust our skills and experience and frequently recommend us to their family and friends. We are proud of this track record and never take it for granted, always working hard to maintain an exceptional level of client satisfaction.
If you ask us to represent you in your divorce, you will find we have the sensitive and pragmatic attitude that you would expect from a divorce solicitor. We are highly knowledgeable about the law, realistic with our advice, and tactical in our approach. Our team includes members of Resolution, a family law group for solicitors committed to dealing with matters constructively and with minimal conflict.
Where necessary, we can ask our accredited Residential Property team to assist with property matters, such as selling the family home, transferring ownership as part of a divorce settlement or helping you purchase new accommodation for you and your children. Other solicitors in the firm are also on hand if needed, for example our commercial team can advise on issues around family business sales and related matters.
For more information on our services, see our family law solicitors page.
Contact our divorce law solicitors in Stamford
For help with any area of family law in Stamford and across Lincolnshire, you can contact our Stamford office by calling 01780 764145 or by filling in our simple online enquiry form.