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About Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
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The UK’s largest team of specialist family lawyers
As an award-winning boutique family law firm, we offer expert legal advice on a range of family law matters such as divorce proceedings, negotiating financial settlements and child law disputes. Our experienced divorce solicitors and family lawyers support clients across England and Wales from offices nationwide.
We specialise in all areas of family law, including divorce and dissolution, financial settlements, child arrangements, prenuptial agreements, and cohabitation disputes. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, our experienced solicitors provide clear, practical legal advice tailored to your situation.
At Stowe, we understand that family law issues can be emotionally and financially challenging. Our approach combines legal expertise with empathy, ensuring you feel supported and informed at every stage. We explain your options in plain English, helping you make confident decisions about your future.
Our team is known for handling sensitive matters with care, discretion, and professionalism. Choosing Stowe means having a trusted team by your side, focused on achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family.
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- Independently recognised family lawyers
- We have consistently appeared in The Times Top 200 Law Firms in the UK and are ranked as leading firms in legal directories such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The majority of our lawyers are Resolution-accredited.
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I’ve just gone through an extremely…
I’ve just gone through an extremely difficult divorce over the best part of two years.
In all that time Stowe Family Law and in particular, my solicitor David Allen were nothing short of amazing.
Extremely Knowledgeable and very helpful, explaining everything to me clearly.
I hope nobody I’m close to ever has to go through a divorce but if they do I’ll not hesitate in recommending Stowe Family Law
August 5, 2026
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No one starts a divorce expecting it to become a two year journey, and we're incredibly grateful that you chose Stowe Family Law to walk that path with you.
Your review speaks volumes about the confidence and trust you placed in David throughout your case. Taking the time to explain each stage clearly while providing steady support over such a long period is exactly the level of service we strive to deliver. Knowing you would recommend us to those closest to you is one of the greatest compliments we could receive.
Thank you for your kind words. We'll make sure your heartfelt feedback is shared with David and the wider team.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
First class Law firm
We were recently represented by stowe family law can't speak highly enough of Beth Courtney-Walker and her brilliant team we were kept informed and advised from start to finish do not have the words to express how grateful we were highly recommend
July 31, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Beth Courtney-Walker and her team supported you so thoroughly throughout your case.
It is wonderful to know that you felt well informed and clearly advised from start to finish. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Beth and the wider team. Thank you for your recommendation, and we wish you all the very best for the future.
Best wishes,
Stowe Family Law
I had used Stowe Family Law for a child…
I had used Stowe Family Law for a child arrangements case. During this process I was supported by Charlotte Baxter who was a trainee solicitor on my case. Charlotte had good experience, very professional and helped explain and answer any legal question I had. Would definitely recommend.
January 23, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Charlotte supported you with professionalism and clear guidance throughout your child arrangements case.
It is wonderful to know that she took the time to answer your questions and help you understand the legal process. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to Charlotte. Thank you for your recommendation, and we wish you and your family all the very best for the future.
Best wishes,
Stowe Family Law
Child arrangements order.
I instructed Stowe Family Law for support ahead of my final hearing after self-representing for most of the proceedings. I dealt mainly with Nicky and Sophie, and both were excellent throughout.
The support was clear, practical and focused on what really mattered. Sophie was very helpful in preparing for the hearing and making sure the key points were properly covered. Nicky was amazing at court and gave calm, sound advice at a very stressful time.
The outcome was what was needed, and I genuinely feel the support from Stowe helped me get there. The costs were also reasonable for the level of service and guidance provided.
I would highly recommend Stowe, especially Nicky and Sophie, to anyone needing family law advice or representation.
July 8, 2026
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Stepping in for the final stages of proceedings after representing yourself for much of the journey is no small task, so we're delighted to hear that Nicky and Sophie were able to provide the support you needed when it mattered most.
Preparing thoroughly for a final hearing and remaining calm under pressure can make a significant difference, and it's wonderful to know that their practical advice, careful preparation and courtroom support helped you achieve the outcome you were hoping for. We're also pleased to hear that you felt the service represented good value.
Thank you for your recommendation and for recognising the work of both Nicky and Sophie. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Stowe Family Law went above and beyond…
Stowe Family Law went above and beyond for myself. Would recommend 5 star all the way
David w
July 8, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, David.
Hearing that you felt the team went above and beyond means a great deal to us. Supporting our clients through some of life's most challenging moments is at the heart of everything we do, and we're delighted that your experience reflected that.
Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to leave such a positive review.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Abbie Playford has been excellent in…
Abbie Playford has been excellent in dealing with my case. She is very professional and knows what she is doing. If anyone needs a family law solicitor please do not hesitate to contact Abbie 5 star review all the way
June 22, 2026
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Strong recommendations like yours mean a great deal, particularly when they come from clients who have experienced the service first-hand.
We're delighted that Abbie's expertise and professionalism have given you such confidence throughout your case. Family law matters require not only legal knowledge, but also commitment and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome, and it's wonderful to hear that this was reflected in your experience.
Thank you for your fantastic review and for recommending Abbie so highly.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Great experience
I had to change solicitors and I've had a much better experience with Mollie. She is honest and communicates clearly and provides a great service.
She is exceptionally reliable and quick to respond.
Would recommend to anyone.
June 1, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
It’s great to hear that Mollie has made such a positive difference to your experience. Building trust is incredibly important in family law matters, and it’s wonderful to know that her honesty, clear communication and reliability have given you confidence throughout the process.
We’re especially pleased that you felt well supported and that her responsiveness helped make things easier during what can often be a challenging time.
Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
If you are looking for a legal team…
If you are looking for a legal team that actually cares about you as a person, look no further. My case is still active, but I felt compelled to leave a review because my solicitor, Abbie Playford has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment I joined this firm, a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders.
Abbie constantly goes above and beyond, making sure I am heard and keeping me completely reassured at every step. The entire staff is professional, kind, and 10 out of 10 across the board. They have brought me so much peace and confidence during a challenging time. I truly cannot thank you all enough for your incredible support!
June 2, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Reading feedback like this means so much to us. Legal matters can often feel overwhelming and isolating, so knowing that joining Stowe Family Law helped lift some of that burden is incredibly rewarding.
Abbie will be delighted to hear how much her support has meant to you. Making clients feel heard, understood and reassured throughout their journey is at the heart of what we do, and it’s wonderful to know that her dedication has given you greater confidence and peace of mind during such a challenging period.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience while your matter is still ongoing. We truly appreciate your trust in Abbie and the wider team.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Brilliant service from start to finish
Brilliant service from start to finish. The team were kind, understanding and sensitive to my situation from the very first contact, and they quickly booked me in with Molly Beattie.
Molly was professional, approachable and incredibly reassuring throughout. She explained everything clearly, listened carefully, and made me feel supported during a very stressful time. I never felt judged or rushed, and her advice gave me a lot of confidence moving forward.
I would highly recommend Stowe to anyone needing family law advice. Thank you again to Molly and the team for all of your help.
May 12, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
From your very first contact with the team through to your conversations with Molly, it’s wonderful to hear that you felt supported, understood and genuinely cared for throughout the process.
We know how difficult it can be reaching out for family law advice, so creating a calm and reassuring experience is incredibly important to us. Your comments about Molly’s approachable manner, clear communication and the confidence she helped give you moving forward will mean a great deal to her.
Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting Stowe Family Law during such a stressful time.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Great speedy service
Orla handled my case through to its conclusion and I can not fault her diligence, communication or personable nature. In the initial meeting with Orla I explained how I would like the case to be handled and Orla carried out negotiations in the style I requested, listening to my view whilst also offering her advice when needed. Orla was very quick with her communications and keeping me informed of the progress and I would definitely recommend her.
May 12, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback about Orla. We’re so pleased to hear that you felt listened to throughout your case and that the approach taken reflected the way you wanted matters to be handled.
Balancing clear legal guidance with a collaborative and personal approach is incredibly important, so it’s wonderful to know that Orla’s communication, professionalism and support helped give you confidence from start to finish. Keeping clients informed and involved at every stage is something we value greatly.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and will make sure your kind comments are shared with Orla.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Excellent Service
From the very first contact with David Allen he was compassionate and understanding, always listening to my concerns and helping to find a resolution.
Any problems that arose, from issues with the online portal to an unexpected letter from the court for a Child Arrangement Order (which was not the reason I was using Stowe), David and Alison were there to help and support me.
David's knowledge, experience and understanding was shown in the handling of the case, which was not straight forward and I greatly appreciate this.
I would like to thank David, Alison and the wider team for their hard work, understanding and guidance throughout a difficult time.
May 20, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback about David, Alison and the wider team. We understand how overwhelming legal matters can become, particularly when unexpected issues arise along the way, so it’s wonderful to hear how supported and reassured you felt throughout your experience with us.
Your comments about David’s compassion, patience and expertise truly reflect the level of care we strive to provide to every client. We’re also pleased to hear that both David and Alison were there to guide and support you through the additional challenges that came up during your matter.
We really appreciate your kind words and will ensure your feedback is shared with everyone involved.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Incredible professionalism
Molly Beattie has been an incredible source of knowledge, and support. Her professionalism shines through in every interaction. I would always recommend Stowe as a result of my experience.
May 19, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for your lovely feedback about Molly. We’re delighted to hear that her knowledge, professionalism and support made such a positive impact on your experience.
It’s wonderful to know that the confidence and care shown throughout your interactions has left you feeling able to recommend both Molly and Stowe Family Law so highly. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and will mean a lot to the team.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Family Law
I had a really positive experience working with Abbie on a family law matter. She was were professional, supportive, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. Her advice and guidance helped make a difficult situation easier to deal with, and I always felt confident that I was in good hands. I would highly recommend Abbie and Stowe Family Law to anyone needing help with family law matters.
May 14, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
We’re so glad to hear that Abbie helped make a difficult situation feel more manageable for you. Family law matters can often feel overwhelming, so having someone alongside you who communicates clearly and keeps things grounded can make all the difference.
It’s lovely to know that you felt supported throughout and able to place your trust in both Abbie and the team at Stowe Family Law. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for recommending us to others.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Jenifer explained everything very…
Jenifer explained everything very clearly and structured and allow me to interject with my questions and simplify things for my better understanding.
Each category of matrimonial assets where broken down in details and after the call I felt very much more informed of my rights and position giving some peace of mind.
May 8, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for your kind feedback. I’m so pleased to hear that Jennifer was able to explain everything clearly and in a structured way, while also taking the time to answer your questions and make the information easier to understand.
It’s great to know that breaking down each category of matrimonial assets in detail helped you feel more informed about your rights and position, and provided you with some peace of mind following the call.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
They always find or make a reason to charge you.
In the beginning they appear informative and committed to providing a great service with the idea of keeping the cost as low at possible. Unfortunately if your case drags on they will find small things to charge you for monthly so the cost continues to rise, meaning even if your credit is at the minimum 4hrs work they will make it so you are being billed between £650 to £850 monthly. Using small bits of miss information, for example they will send an email saying the op needs to fill in the D81 form not the client, then if this isn't done quickly they will send another email saying they are waiting on you both filling the D81 form in. This will then prompt the client to ask if they need to fill the form in as well, each exchange costing money. The emails sent purposely leave room for questions to be asked, so the responses can be charged. Response times are quick when they want you as a client, but take days or even weeks when you are. All in all looking for a local solicitor is definitely a cheaper option. My experience was not right through to the end of my case though, as circumstances meant I had to remove myself as a client.
April 18, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you feel dissatisfied with your experience.
We always aim to be clear and transparent about costs from the outset. As explained during your initial meeting and throughout your matter, our fees are based on the time spent and level of work required, rather than the stage ultimately reached. In your case, a significant amount of time was spent on correspondence, advice, and follow-up where required information had not yet been provided by both parties. We also provided updated cost estimates as the matter progressed to ensure you were fully informed, and work only continued on your instructions.
With regard to the D81 form, this could not be completed until the necessary information was received, and we made several requests to both parties to progress this.
We note your comments regarding communication, although we do aim to respond as promptly as possible and are pleased that you felt supported at the outset of your matter.
If you would like to discuss your concerns further, we would welcome the opportunity to do so directly.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Excellent and Professional Firm
From day one Stowe Family Law and Jennifer Roberts were incredibly professional, patient, and helpful. The advice I had was presented with great clarity, detailed and made my decision making very clear. The guidance and support was faultless and in Jennifer's case she was very accessible, responded rapidly to all my emails and telephone calls. I thoroughly recommend both Jennifer and the company that Jennifer works for, many thanks and appreciation for your assistance in this difficult matter that you navigated me through.
April 14, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
That really means a lot to read, thank you. We're so glad Jennifer was able to give you the clarity and support you needed at such a difficult time - being able to make informed decisions with confidence makes all the difference.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her and the team.
Wishing you all the very best moving forward.
Stowe Family Law
My appointment with Hollie was so informative
My appointment with Hollie was excellent and most informative. It was so good to have support and advice during such a difficult time that I knew I could rely on. Hollie took the time to discuss all of my issues and I felt confident that the advice she gave was informed and reliable. I would recommend her to anyone needing sound advice on cohabitation separation problems
March 27, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Thank you for sharing this, we’re so pleased to hear how helpful your appointment with Hollie was, especially at such a difficult time.
Wishing you all the best moving forward, and thank you for your recommendation.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Stowe family brilliant and highly recommend
Stowe family law has been brilliant from start to finish. No matter who I've dealt with, they have been helpful, informative, and knowledgeable.
I had a very long, frustrating process while sorting out my divorce, but they were there throughout the entire experience, offering help and advice when needed, and demonstrating their knowledge at all times.
My solicitor, Molly, was brilliant and exceptionally skilled at what she does. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone needing assistance with this matter.
Thanks so much for making one of the most stressful times of my life so much easier.
March 11, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that the team were able to support you throughout what sounds like a long and frustrating process.
It’s especially lovely to hear your feedback about Molly. She works incredibly hard to support her clients with clear advice and guidance, so it’s wonderful to know you felt in such capable hands throughout. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to her.
Thank you again for your recommendation, and for trusting Stowe Family Law to support you during such a stressful time.
Highly Recommend Abbie – Understanding and Thorough
Navigating family law is never easy, but Abbie made me feel completely at ease from the start. During our consultation, she was so empathetic and really heard what I was saying. She didn't just give generic advice; she provided a detailed plan tailored to my situation. It’s rare to find someone who is both highly informative and genuinely kind. I’m so glad I chose Stowe Family Law in Newcastle and will be sticking with Abbie and her team moving forward.
January 29, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
It means a lot to hear how positive your experience has been; thank you for sharing this.
We’re so pleased Abbie was able to put you at ease from the very beginning and take the time to really understand your situation. Tailoring advice to each individual, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, is something we place huge importance on at Stowe Family Law, so it’s great to see that reflected here.
We’re delighted you’ve chosen to continue your journey with Abbie and the Newcastle team. We’ll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback, and we wish you all the very best moving forward.
I have just had my first meeting with…
I have just had my first meeting with orla & Charlotte. I had already made my mind up regarding going with Stowe within the first 2 minutes of speaking. I’ve got every faith in these two girls and I can tell they are going to look after me throughout this whole lengthy process. Thank you again girls
February 20, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Hi Lauren,
We're happy to hear that your initial meeting went so well and that you feel confident in our team. We appreciate your kind words and are committed to supporting you throughout the entire process. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
We wish you all the best for the future,
The Stowe Family Law Newcastle team.
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