Stowe Family Law - Swindon Anmeldelser 

Shocking company that are only intrested in your money, Ive paid £25000 for nothing and they still want money. Please do not use this company !!!!

The overall experience was really good - in my high conflict divorce having someone look out for my interests, filter the important from the distracting/posturing, and ultimately drafting something fair, implementable and that is allowing me to move on means all my boxes are ticked.

Firstly, solicitors are not cheap. Stowe are roughly as expensive as everyone else; I had a solicitor and senior solicitor at different points in my case, and both were more than capable, knowledgeable, compassionate and focused on getting me the best reasonable deal they could. I was never promised something that could not be delivered, my questions were always answered promptly and it also gave me the clarity to make the decisions.

My only criticism was that I occasionally felt that there is a little bit of back-covering when what I really wanted was opinion considering their experience as well as the law. Stowe solicitors were understandably risk averse, but it sometimes led to instances where I was provided with two options and not really sure whether they were recommending one or saying it was a bad idea.

As an example, my ex and I agreed a rough set of figures independently during the case for finances, but the advice I received was quite difficult for me to understand. It included both 'once the offer is made the other side will likely rely on it moving forward, and it is less than what you would likely get from the court' and, in the same email, 'once court and legal costs are factored in, you may end up with less if we went to court.' I could not work out whether the deal was recommended or not, and really what I was wanting was either 'this deal isn't enough, I really think you need to reject it' or 'honestly, while you could get more I cannot see how your legal fees won't snowball to more than eclipse it.' The advice was slightly too watery for these moments.

The standard of legal preparation work, drafting and legal writing to opposition was exceptional. At all levels I felt backed by someone capable, even for my solicitor going up against a managing partner at my ex's well-rated firm, never felt like anything other than two equally skilled lawyers messaging. In fact, they were exceptional at being able to tell whether the other side was effectively bluffing/over-stating their position or offering something legally dubious, or not.

Finally, as aforementioned, costs are important to note. Stowe's billing system is dreadful, unclear and difficult to understand. There were a number of times I had to challenge a bill because I did not understand where the costs came from. Some of these I was refunded for, others were perfectly legitimate and just poorly explained. Stowe would do well to improve their billing, and my recommendation would be that clients can log in and see costs in real time. Surprise bills are annoying, and while their standard for charging up front means I now leave debt free, managing cash flow through divorce is hard enough without what feels like randomly escalating £3k-£4k bills appearing.

However, the solicitors themselves are all cost conscious, and I did not find or feel any overbilling from them. In fact, they proactively looked for ways to let me save money. Overall, they are worth the money, are not more expensive than others in the market, and offer a really good quality service, allowing me to gain an outcome that I would not have been able to get otherwise, and ultimately move on from one of the most stressful times of my life.

Michelle was super helpful today. She explained everything clearly, listened to my side and gave me really good advice as to what my next steps should be.
I would most definitely recommend to others.

I cannot recommend Stowe Family Law highly enough. They supported me through an incredibly difficult divorce case with professionalism, empathy, and genuine care.

From the outset, they were clear and precise in explaining the legal position, helping me fully understand the options available and the approach I should take. Their guidance gave me confidence during what was a very stressful and uncertain time, and they always took the time to ensure I felt informed and supported at every stage.

What really stood out was their ability to balance strong legal expertise with a practical, outcome-focused mindset. They set realistic expectations from day one and worked diligently towards a resolution that ultimately came to fruition, exactly as they had advised.

I am truly grateful for their dedication and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing professional, reliable, and compassionate support in family law matters.

Michelle is kind and sensitive but equally straight talking and fair. She made a very difficult and emotional time as amicable as possible whilst ensuring I was fairly provided for. I have already recommended her to friends and I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again. I trust her judgement implicitly.

On the two occasions I have been in contact with Stowe Family Law they have been very professional. At my initial strategy meeting yesterday, Laura George was very friendly, kind and helpful. She was informative and took time to carefully explain details to me. Laura did this possibly more than once for me to fully understand!

Michelle was exceptional. She listened carefully to my personal situation and provided a very personable service during our meeting together. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and provided sound advice.

I was absolutely blown away by the professionalism of this company. They went above and beyond to ensure I was fully satisfied with the service I received. I can’t thank them enough for their help — especially Michelle Bowyer, whose advice and support made a real difference. Truly outstanding

Michelle went through my circumstances and provide great advice as to my next best actions. This gave me the confidence I needed to progress through some difficult next steps.

I have been thoroughily guided through the whole process, receiving nothing but expert advice and support. Michelle Bowyer has a wealth of experience and always worked in my best interest. She was the mind of reason and stability that I needed, when my vision was clouded by emotion. Her attention to the finer detail was meticulous and professional.

Personable and very considerate during a difficult time.

It's very early days into my engagement but so far I have been very pleased with the approach, advice, clarity on next steps and all the team I have spoken to

I’m extremely grateful for the support I received from Vicki and the team, during my recent family law hearing. They were consistently professional, genuinely supportive, and always child-focused in their approach. Their clear guidance and dedication made a difficult process much easier, and I highly recommend their services.

Your company was fantastic with my case they done everything that I needed done and some thank you

Dee pulled together a very tricky case at short notice and did a great job getting everything on track. A fantastic outcome was achieved for the client in large part due to Dee’s organisation and diligence.

Zoe and Courtney were once again called upon for their guidance and experience with my ongoing concerns.
Their professionalism and understanding throughout, was amazing and I cannot thank them enough. Knowing I can call upon, for their help at anytime is very reassuring and fills me with confidence.

At last minute I contacted Stowe family
Law in need of a solicitor, they worked in a timely fashion and was excellent with their communication.
Deepika was amazing and handled everything in a professional manner and was exceptional with the time she had to deliver . I would highly recommend using this law firm.

Really supportive of my case and reassuring offering the best advice for my family. Friendly and approachable for any concerns I have.

Courtney is so supportive and reassuring

Helen was very calming, professional and clearly explained everything from start to finish.