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Working with Vicki R has been such a lovely experience during this stressful time. She has a warm and comforting demeanour, and our communication has been very easy. She has answered all my questions... See more
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The team were very helpful in working through my divorce. They stood up for me early on, through a complex situation, and made sure I was in a good and sensible position financially while the proces... See more
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I would just like to thank Dee and her team, they've been amazing! The team have provided clear communication, empathy and professional expertise. They have been easy to contact, and quick to resp... See more
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About Stowe Family Law - Southampton
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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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Grosvenor Square 1, Mountbatten House, SO15 2JU, Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Laura was incredibly helpful and…
Laura was incredibly helpful and ensured that I got what I needed out of my appointment. She sent resources, explained the process in great detail and was clear about next steps. Thank you so much for your help.
August 12, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
It sounds as though Laura made sure every minute of your appointment was useful and focused on what mattered to you.
From providing helpful resources to explaining the process thoroughly and setting out clear next steps, we are delighted that you came away with the information and direction you needed.
Thank you for your kind words about Laura. We will make sure they are shared with her.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Excellent service with Vicki
Working with Vicki R has been such a lovely experience during this stressful time. She has a warm and comforting demeanour, and our communication has been very easy. She has answered all my questions and provided invaluable guidance, and I now feel completely prepared me for my upcoming hearings. I’ve felt comfortable and listened to throughout the process. Thank you very much Vicki.
June 11, 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Preparing for court hearings can feel daunting, so it’s wonderful to hear that Vicki’s support has helped replace some of that uncertainty with confidence.
Your comments paint a picture of someone who not only provided expert guidance, but also created a space where you felt comfortable asking questions and discussing your concerns openly. We’re delighted that her approachable manner and clear communication helped you feel fully prepared for the next stage of your matter.
Thank you for your kind words about Vicki and for taking the time to share your experience.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Very good initial meeting with Laura…
Very good initial meeting with Laura who was very professional and clear with all directions
Very pleased customer.
April 22, 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
We’re really pleased to hear you had such a positive initial meeting with Laura. She always aims to be clear, professional and supportive, so it’s great to know that came across.
We look forward to working with you further.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
I would just like to thank Dee and her…
I would just like to thank Dee and her team, they've been amazing! The team have provided clear communication, empathy and professional expertise. They have been easy to contact, and quick to respond. Any legal jargon has been put in simple terms where necessary.
Dee and her team have been very kind and patient through a very difficult and stressful time.
Thank you all at Stowe. I would highly recommend this company.
April 2, 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Thank you for such thoughtful feedback. We’re so glad to hear that Dee and the team were able to support you with clear communication and care during what we know can be a very challenging time.
It’s especially reassuring to know you felt everything was explained in a way that made sense, and that the team were there when you needed them. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Wishing you all the very best moving forward.
Stowe Family Law
Took the time to listen and gave very…
Took the time to listen and gave very useful, impartial advice on how to proceed. Feeling alot more confident moving forward, knowing multiple options.
March 25, 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
So glad to hear that - that’s exactly how it should feel.
Taking the time to understand your situation properly and walking through all the options (without any pressure) is key to making confident decisions. It sounds like you’re now in a really strong position to move forward in a way that suits you best.
If anything else crops up or you want to sense-check your next steps, just shout, we're always happy to help.
Child arrangements
Kate and her team listened to my unusual situation without judgement. They advised on how I should proceed. I was prepared for the worst but ended up with a brilliant outcome. Couldn't be happier. Would use them again but hopefully won't have to.
January 7, 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
We’re really grateful you took the time to share this.
It’s great to hear that Kate and her team made you feel listened to and supported without judgement, especially in what sounds like a unique situation. We’re so pleased the guidance helped lead to such a positive outcome.
Hopefully you won’t need us again, but it’s reassuring to know you’d choose us if you did. Thank you again for your kind words.
Amazing, friendly and reassuring in all aspects
I am currently still in the process of my divorce and financial settlements which has been emotional, stressful and challenging.
Vicki from Stowe Family Law in Southampton has been by my side from the start from my initial meeting with her last year up to now giving me solid advice and has build my confidence in knowing I have the support and guidance and am so grateful to have her throughout this difficult time
January 21, 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Kelly,
We appreciate you sharing your experience. It means a lot to us. We're happy to hear that you feel supported during this emotional and challenging time, and that our guidance has been beneficial to you.
We wish you all the best for the future,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Thank you for your support!
December 11, 2025
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Ellie,
We appreciate your kind words and are grateful for your support. Thank you so much for taking the time to share.
We wish you all the best for the future,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
The service I received from Susannah…
The service I received from Susannah was outstanding through the whole of my Divorce Process. Susannah gave me helpful information and thus encouraged me to come to a clear understanding of what my best options were, in a hard and stressful divorce.
October 20, 2025
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi James,
We appreciate your feedback. We're glad that the information provided was helpful during your divorce. We aim to provide clarity during stressful times, and we're pleased this was your experience.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Excellent above and beyond …
Cannot fault the service I received from my Solicitor Susannah Hawker through the process of my divorce.
Susannah has been totally professional, empathetic and helpful through the whole process making a very stressful ordeal easier to cope with. I would highly recommend Stowe family law because of the way my needs have been met above and beyond.
Many Thanks
October 24, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Caroline,
We're happy to hear that the service you received was professional, empathetic, and helpful during your divorce. We appreciate you recommending our services, and we are glad your needs were met so well during this stressful time. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Excellent service
I met with Liz Hughes, she was friendly, polite, attentive, thorough and caring. She took me through the divorce process in a very comprehensive and comprehensible way, explaining all options clearly. She brought her expertise and experience to bear in explaining things I had misguided ideas about without ever making me feel stupid. Rather, she made me fully appreciate the seriousness of my situation and the process my parting ways with my wife would have to take. She answered all my questions and was assiduous in her questioning of me. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Liz’s excellent service.
September 8, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi David,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Liz was able to guide you through such a challenging time with care, clarity, and professionalism. It’s wonderful that her expertise helped you understand the process and feel fully supported throughout. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Liz.
Wishing you all the best in the future,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Financial and child matters
During my divorce with a difficult ex, Susannah Hawker was extremely helpful and sensitive to the situation. She helped in an efficient manner. Answered all my questions with clarity and insight. I'm so glad I picked Stowe to help me during this difficult time in my life.
September 6, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted that Susannah was able to provide clear, sensitive, and efficient support during such a challenging time. We’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to her.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton Team
Empathetic and professional support
Kate Anderson and team at Stowe are a fantastic support through a complex situation involving mental illness and capacity issues, children’s interests, unclear finances and a great deal of uncertainty. Kate is unfailingly empathetic and patient with our situation, seeking a fair outcome for all and being very pragmatic with her advice.
I also appreciate the transparent charging structure - whilst we are not through to the most intensive stage of the process yet, it is good to know what the cost is likely to be.
September 5, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that Kate and the team were able to provide empathetic, pragmatic support during such a complex situation. We’re also pleased the transparent approach to costs has been helpful. Your kind words will be shared with Kate and the team.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton Team.
Upon approaching Stowe Family Law…
Upon approaching Stowe Family Law looking for help, I was appointed susannah hawker as my solicitor. Susannah was very polite, respectful and friendly. Susannah done a great job for me dealing with my legal case and unfortunately things didn't work out to well for myself and my daughter, but Susannah remained professional whilst I was getting frustrated with the legal system.
I would highly recommend Susannah as a solicitor to help you with family matters. Susannah gave me very professional advice and operated well within the legal system.
Negatives: Stowe Family Law did seem to want funds on account abit to regular in my opinion and I would of expected a little more for my money.
Family courts still very much favour a mothers best interests rather than a child's best interests unfortunately.
April 11, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found Susannah to be polite, respectful, and professional, and that her advice and support were valuable during a challenging time. We’re sorry to learn that the outcome was not as you had hoped and appreciate your comments regarding our processes and the wider legal system. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with the relevant teams.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton Team
Simply exceptional
I thought the service provided by Southampton office of Stowe Family Law was exceptional. The advice was always forthright and kept my best interests in mind, often ensuring I didn’t make emotionally driven decisions. Good sources of advice and a fair price. I would highly recommend.
June 17, 2025
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi RM,
Thank you for your fantastic review and recommendation. We’re so pleased to hear that you found the service from our Southampton office exceptional. It’s great to know the team were able to offer clear, grounded advice that supported you in making the right decisions throughout.
We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad we could be of help.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Great service
Abi paid great attention to detail to my case, which at times felt never ending for all of us. She was patient and explained everything to me, was supportive throughout the payments without putting additional payment pressure on me, and was very clear and concise with her responses to my ex partner. I would highly recommend the company and in particular Abi.
Thank you - Sophie
April 10, 2025
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Sophie,
Thank you, for such thoughtful feedback. We're so pleased to hear that Abi was such a supportive and reassuring presence throughout what sounds like a long and challenging case. Her attention to detail, clarity, and compassion truly make a difference, and she’ll be so touched by your kind words. We're really grateful for your recommendation and wish you all the best moving forward.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Spoke to Vikki at the Portsmouth…
Spoke to Vikki at the Portsmouth branch, she was extremely helpful and kind, during our telephone conversation. Gave me advice and offered support, unfortunately as they aren’t able to offer legal aid, I couldn’t use them, due to the expense, but would certainly recommend them, as a caring and helpful company. Only wish I was rich enough.
April 4, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Jo,
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We're really pleased to hear that Vikki was able to offer you kindness, support, and helpful advice during your call. While we completely understand the limitations around legal aid, it means a lot that you'd still recommend us based on your experience. We truly wish you all the best moving forward.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Liz Hughes
Liz Hughes’s professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail has been invaluable during an emotionally challenging time.
I greatly appreciate the time Liz took to thoroughly explain every step of the process, answer my questions, and provide the very best legal advice.
Her dedication to ensuring my best interests were represented and did not go unnoticed.
Thank-you, also to all of the team for their hard work, I feel very confident that the outcome of my case was the best possible resolution . I am deeply grateful for the assistance given and the care the firm put into my case.
I can recommend Liz Hughes and Stowe Family Law who will fully assist you with making a difficult situation more manageable. Thanks again .
March 11, 2025
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Anita,
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that Liz’s professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail provided you with the support and reassurance needed during such a challenging time. Ensuring our clients feel informed and confident throughout the process is so important to us, and we’re pleased that both Liz and the team were able to make a meaningful difference in your case. We truly appreciate your trust in Stowe Family Law and wish you all the best for the future.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Would like to give a 5 star review to…
Would like to give a 5 star review to my solicitor Susannah Hawker (Southampton) office. Very professional and was absolutely amazing throughout my case with child law.
Was always quick to respond to all communications, and was very thorough throughout the entirety of my case.
I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a great solicitor that was able to give me clear and professional advice throughout the proceedings.
I have rated the overall experience 4/5 stars given that I did feel throughout my case, that at some stages it was very over priced, and there did seem to be a frequent request of additional funds which at times did feel excessive.
October 14, 2024
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Matthew,
Thank you for your review and for the recognition of Susannah’s professionalism and dedication during your child law case. We’re thrilled to hear that you found her advice clear and thorough, and that her quick responses were a great help throughout the process.
We truly appreciate your candid feedback regarding the pricing. We understand the concerns about costs and strive to offer the best value alongside the high-quality service we provide. Your comments will certainly be considered as we work to improve every aspect of the client experience.
Thank you again for your recommendation, and we’re always here should you need any further assistance.
Best regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
Total professionalism
I was assisted with my divorce by Liz Hughes and her team. Throughout what has naturally been a very difficult time I found Stowe Family Law to be consummate professionals, always approachable and diligent in their work. Liz in particular is very straightforward and clear in her guidance and advice, and has helped me immensely in navigating my way forward so I can move on with my life.
August 14, 2024
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Southampton
Hi Ashley,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Liz and her team. We are thrilled to hear that you found Stowe Family Law to be both professional and supportive during such a challenging period.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we’re pleased that we could assist you in moving forward with your life. Should you need any further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Kind regards,
The Stowe Family Law Southampton team.
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