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I spoke to Molly about my rights as a father and potential avenues to take regarding child arrangements, she was extremely helpful and went into great detail regarding my situation, money well spent... See more
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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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Wizu Workspace - Portland House, New Bridge St W, NE1 8AL, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Abbie Playford
Abbie Playford
I would highly recommend this Family Law practice. They have been patient, supportive and practical in their advice and guidance and following nearly a year to the day, everything is settled and finalised. I couldn’t have imagined at this time last year that this would be resolved so quickly.
2 October 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
What a difference a year can make! It is wonderful to hear that everything has now been settled and finalised, especially when that outcome felt so far away this time last year.
We are delighted that Abbie’s patience, practical advice and supportive approach helped you navigate the process and reach a resolution sooner than you had imagined.
Thank you for placing your trust in Abbie and Stowe Family Law. We wish you all the very best as you move forward into this next chapter.
Best Wishes Stowe Family Law
Molly Beattie
I spoke to Molly about my rights as a father and potential avenues to take regarding child arrangements, she was extremely helpful and went into great detail regarding my situation, money well spent to know where you legally stand as a parent.
Thanks Molly.
5 October 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Joshua, thank you for sharing your experience with Molly.
Knowing where you legally stand as a parent can bring much needed clarity when considering child arrangements. We are really pleased that Molly took the time to explore your circumstances in detail, explain your rights and talk you through the different options available.
Describing the consultation as “money well spent” is a fantastic compliment. We will make sure Molly sees your kind feedback.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Highly Recommend
Highly Recommend
I would highly recommend Jennifer Roberts of Stowe's Family Law.
Jennifer dealt with my long drawn out divorce in a highly professional and efficient manner, whilst also understanding the considerable strain and stress that came with the situation.
Throughout the process Jennifer showed great empathy, warmth and understanding. She provided the guidance and reassurance I needed at every stage and handled matters with professionalism and sensitivity, ultimately helping to bring what had been a difficult and lengthy situation to an amicable conclusion.
I am extremely grateful for Jennifer's support and the way she handled my case. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jennifer Roberts to anyone who finds themselves in a similar position.
5 October 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Bringing a long and difficult divorce to an amicable conclusion is a significant achievement, and we are delighted that Jennifer helped you reach that point.
Your feedback reflects the balance Jennifer brought throughout your case: professional and efficient when moving matters forward, while never losing sight of the emotional strain you were experiencing. Her warmth, empathy and reassurance clearly made a difficult journey easier to manage.
Thank you for such a wholehearted recommendation. We will make sure Jennifer knows how much her support meant to you.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Molly has been amazing throughout…
Molly has been amazing throughout proceedings - professional, supportive and level headed.
29 September 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
We are delighted that Molly has been that steady presence for you, combining professionalism with genuine support and a level headed approach throughout.
Thank you for taking the time to recognise Molly’s work. We will make sure your lovely feedback is shared with her.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Highly recommended
The service i received from Emma is highly recommended. I was helped and guided through the legalities of my situation, explaining my options clearly so I could understand the best case scenario and directions of the case.
25 September 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Understanding the legal position is one thing, but knowing what your options could mean in practice can make the path ahead much clearer.
We are pleased that Emma guided you through the legalities of your situation in a straightforward way, helping you understand the different options and possible direction of your case.
Thank you for recommending Emma and for taking the time to recognise her support.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
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Molly Beattie has been helping me with a sensitive family matter, and I’m truly grateful for her support. She responds promptly, gives thoughtful advice and explains things clearly without making a difficult situation feel more complicated.
What stands out most is how she combines professionalism with genuine empathy. When I feel anxious, she listens and helps me focus on the next steps. I feel supported as a person and guided by a capable lawyer.
I appreciate Molly’s balanced, forward-looking approach. I wish her every success and hope she can help many more families through difficult times.
23 September 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Magdalena, thank you for such thoughtful words about Molly.
Your feedback captures something particularly important about family law support. Molly has not only given you clear and practical advice, but has also recognised when you needed reassurance, helping you move from feeling anxious to focusing on what comes next.
Knowing that you feel supported as a person as well as guided by a capable lawyer is a wonderful reflection of Molly’s approach. Your kind wishes for her future are equally lovely, and we will make sure she sees them.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Child focussed lives with both court order
Selecting and using a family solicitor is a difficult, costly, and can be an emotionally challenging process. I spoke to Stowe initially between Christmas ’25 and New Years at short notice. From the first conversation onwards, I was very comfortable with my decision to use Stowe and pursue a C100 application, to achieve a ‘Lives with Both’ order.
I ended up working extensively with Beth Courtney-Walker (Senior Associate) and have nothing but praise and thanks to her. We laid out and agreed a strategy, the discussed what we expected to happen (and what that might cost) before our C100 submission in March. When I grew impatient or got riled up responses from the Respondent; Beth patiently allowed me to vent and coached me back to our considered plan.
Ultimately, this helped me cope with the process better. And most importantly led directly to the outcome we set out to achieve from the outset. A child focussed ‘Lives with Both’ order, which protects my daughters Court Ordered minimum time together. Whilst I only started with Stowe 10months ago, this is the most secure position I have been in as a parent since October 2020…. 6 years ago. THANK YOU BETH,
14 September 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Ten months of working together has brought you to the most secure position you have felt in as a parent for six years. That is an incredibly meaningful outcome.
Your review also captures something important about Beth’s support beyond the legal work. She helped you agree a clear strategy from the outset, understand the likely process and costs, and then stay focused on that plan when understandably difficult moments arose.
We are delighted that this approach ultimately helped achieve the child focused ‘Lives with Both’ order you had been working towards and brought greater certainty for you and your daughters.
Thank you for such heartfelt recognition of Beth. We will make sure she sees just how much her guidance and support have meant to you.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Beth
What can I say that sums up the support I have had from Beth (Courtney- Walker) over the four years I have sought parental co-parenting for my little boy? Nothing. Nothing can put into words the legal guidance, professionalism, passion for her chosen career and ability to be human, and considerate of the emotions involved and insightful of the mind of others. Put simply, I have the equal care of my child because of her. As I sit and type this I have a tear in my eye (she's knows I can get all emotional!) but she also knows, I hope that my future as a father is as much down to her as it has been to me. Thank you can never convey my gratitude. But I hope she continues to practice for many years and keeps up the truly incredible job she did for me on behalf of others. You've been my angel.
12 September 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Michael, there are some reviews that stop you in your tracks, and this is one of them.
Four years is an extraordinary length of time to keep fighting for something that matters so deeply. To hear you say that you now have equal care of your son and that Beth played such an important part in helping you reach that point is incredibly moving.
Your words capture so much more than Beth’s legal expertise. They speak to her determination, humanity and ability to understand the emotions behind the case as well as the law. Being described as someone who has helped shape your future as a father is an exceptional recognition of the difference she has made.
Thank you, Michael, for sharing something so personal. We will make sure Beth sees every word.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
I am very lucky to have found Stow…
I am very lucky to have found Stow family law to help with my complex financial separation and divorce case. The very first interview with Team leader Nicky Hunter (solicitor) was very productive and reassuring. She was highly informative of the law pertaining to my case. Nicky and her legal assistant Allison handled and dealt every aspect of my case extremely well, kept me informed, found time to answer my questions/ worries and kept me informed throughout the process. Carried out the case with care, professionalism and sympathetic understanding. I appreciate their knowledge and expertise in the field of financial settlement and divorce and would strongly recommend Nicky Hunter and her legal team and the customer service to any one looking for professional, reliable and triumphant financial settlement in divorce case. Their service is absolute pleasure and totally First class.
19 August 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
“First class” is a fantastic way to describe your experience, and we are delighted that you found Nicky and Allison to support you through such a complex financial separation and divorce.
From that first reassuring conversation onwards, it is wonderful to hear that you felt informed, listened to and confident in the way your case was being handled. Nicky and Allison clearly combined their expertise with genuine care and understanding, always making time for your questions and concerns along the way.
Thank you for such a generous recommendation. We will make sure your lovely feedback is shared with Nicky, Allison and the wider team.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
I instructed Stowe for my divorce…
I instructed Stowe for my divorce earlier this year. Hollie and Jennifer were both incredibly kind and understanding from the onset, during a very difficult time for myself and my family. As the divorce progressed, Jennifer advised candidly but also spoke to me warmly and with empathy, not only about costs but the reality of the situation, which I’m happy to say is now resolved. I’m very grateful and thankful to Jennifer, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her if anyone else is in a similar situation.
24 August 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Reaching the end of a divorce with matters resolved can bring a real sense of relief, and we are so pleased that Hollie and Jennifer supported you through that journey.
Your comments about Jennifer’s approach are particularly meaningful. Honest advice about both the realities of the situation and costs is important, but delivering that advice with warmth and empathy can make a difficult process much easier to navigate.
Thank you for placing your trust in the team and for recommending Jennifer so warmly. We will make sure your lovely feedback is shared with both Jennifer and Hollie.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Fantastic service from Sophie Croft
Fantastic service from Sophie Croft. Guided me through a challenging process to achieve the fair result I was looking for in court.
3 August 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
A fair result at the end of a challenging court process can mean so much, and we are delighted that Sophie helped you reach the outcome you were working towards.
Thank you for recognising the guidance and support she provided along the way. We will make sure your fantastic feedback is shared with Sophie.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
Sophie Croft - Outstanding Support and a Life-Changing Result
I cannot recommend Sophie Croft highly enough. She was absolutely fantastic throughout my case — professional, honest, understanding and incredibly reassuring.
Family court was one of the hardest periods of my life, but Sophie supported me every step of the way and always made me feel that she genuinely cared about achieving the best outcome for my children.
The outcome we achieved has honestly changed my life, and I will always be incredibly grateful for everything Sophie did for me and my family.
Thank you, Sophie!
Ryan Lancaster
6 August 2026
Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
Ryan, thank you for sharing such a powerful reflection on your experience with Sophie.
Family court can be an incredibly difficult journey, and we are so pleased that you had Sophie beside you throughout it. Her combination of honesty, reassurance and genuine commitment to your children’s best interests clearly gave you strength during some of the hardest moments.
To hear that the outcome has changed your life is incredibly meaningful. We will make sure Sophie sees your words and knows just how much her support has meant to you and your family.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
I have been riddled with worry and…
I have been riddled with worry and anxiety and since choosing Stowe , Abbie has explained everything to me on my case and has been extremely supportive and helpful and has put me at ease
Thank you
14 August 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
When worry takes over, simply understanding what is happening and what comes next can bring such a sense of relief.
We are really pleased that Abbie has been able to provide that clarity for you, explaining your case carefully and being a supportive presence throughout. Knowing that her guidance has helped put you at ease is a lovely reflection of the difference she has made.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Abbie.
Best Wishes
Stowe Family Law
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
5 August 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
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
31 July 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
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.
23 January 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
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.
8 July 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
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
8 July 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
22 June 2026
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Reply from Stowe Family Law - Newcastle
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.
1 June 2026
Unprompted review
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
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