Stowe Family Law
- Legal Q&A: “What do I need to know when I start divorce proceedings?”“My ex and I have separated and are ready to apply for a divorce. We have been married for 11 years but unfortunately things have come to an end. Thankfully, we have no children, although I always wanted them. We are fairly amicable and I’m hoping to be able to work things out between us.... […]Stowe Family Law
- Looking after your mental health during divorceDivorce is the second most stressful life event, according to the Life Change Index Scale. It comes directly after the death of a spouse. The range of emotions experienced through family breakdown is huge, and it is easy to lose sight of your own wellbeing during the practical and legal challenges. However, World Mental Health... […]Zanariah Webster
- What is divorce tourism?London has a reputation for being ‘the divorce capital of the world’. This means that it is often the preferred destination of people who look to get more favourable divorce settlements than they may get in their home jurisdiction – also known as divorce tourism. But what really is divorce tourism? Can you actually get... […]Ashley Le-core
- Rupture Without Repair: How Unresolved Conflict Impacts Children During DivorceDivorce can be incredibly challenging for families, and the conflicts that arise don’t just affect the adults involved – they can leave deep emotional scars on children. When disagreements go unresolved, or “ruptures” happen without repair, children may develop self-blame, anxiety, and uncertainty, which can affect their wellbeing long into adulthood. In this blog, Sarah... […]Stowe Family Law
- Debunking divorce myths: “I’m in a common law marriage”In a survey we conducted at Stowe, we asked people what they though about cohabitation, and the rights of unmarried couples on separation. 79% of people believe that a common law marriage is a legal term and 43% of people believe that cohabiting couples (i.e. romantic partners who live together) have the same legal rights... […]Ciara Pugh
- Debunking divorce myths: Pets are treated like children in divorceSocial changes, including couples having children later, or not at all, as well as the Covid pandemic, have meant pet ownership has soared in recent years. Pets are widely considered part of the family, and some couples replace having children with getting a dog, cat, or other friendly creature. As such, it might seem that... […]Gabrielle Read Thomas
- False accusations of domestic violence: what can you do?Article written January 2017 and updated in September 2025 “My ex and I are currently going through an acrimonious divorce and I was alarmed to hear that she has now made false accusations of domestic abuse against me and applied for a non-molestation order. I have never been abusive to my ex. What are my... […]Stowe Family Law
- Debunking divorce myths: I can get a quickie divorceIn our recent survey, we asked people about their understandings around divorce. We found that a lot of people have misconceptions around the process of divorce as well as some of the more in-depth aspects of it. Eight key myths were highlighted, and in this article, we’re going to explore how 74% of people think... […]Joanna Newton
- Debunking divorce myths: Mums always get custodyIn our recent article on what people get wrong about divorce in England, we explored the eight top misconceptions. Number 2 on the list is that 78% of people we surveyed think that mums have priority when it comes to child arrangements in divorce. We’re going to look at this in more detail in this... […]Ashley Le-core
- What people get wrong about divorce in EnglandThis article draws on a survey of people across England and Wales to uncover common misunderstandings about divorce. By comparing public views with how the law actually works, we reveal where perception clashes with reality. Partner, Filomena Sterkaj shares her thoughts on the most common misunderstandings about divorce. Separating fact from fiction in divorce can... […]Filomena Sterkaj