265 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Lasting power of attorney (95)Divorce (89)Matrimonial finance (17)
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Alternative Families covers legal issues that arise when parenting or family life occurs outside the traditional marriage or civil partnership framework. A solicitor in this area helps with fertility and surrogacy arrangements, parental orders, donor conception issues, recognition of parental status for non‑biological or non‑marital parents, co‑habitee disputes over children, step‑parent involvement in parenting, adoption, guardianship and child arrangements. They draft and review agreements, apply to courts for orders, and advise on safeguarding the child’s welfare and the parents’ rights, with regard to court rules and social services involvement.
265 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Lasting power of attorney (95)Divorce (89)Matrimonial finance (17)
3,379 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Divorce (398)Financial Matters (136)Matrimonial finance (98)

Works with Christopher Birch and 4 more
“I would very strongly recommend Stowe Family Law. I have used Stowe for various legal proceedings for children’s and family finance related cases and they have been excellent. Throughout litigation, I have dealt with many members of staff at Stowe and they have all been extremely helpful and competent. I instructed Orla O’Connor for the legal proceedings. Orla is incredibly knowledgable and thorough, offering sound advice and managing my case, which was particularly challenging at times, very professionally. Orla was able to achieve my desired outcome at the final hearing and conclusion of my child order application. I cannot recommend Orla (and Stowe) highly enough !”
49 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Care Proceedings (7)Child Custody (5)Children Act proceedings (5)
Leads the Alternative Families team
Jack StrakerHumphreys
Head of Leeds Team
“I has been a pleasure to work with my solicitor and their assistant. Both were dedicated and professional in what was a very challenging time for me. They were able to support me and answer all my concerns and with the assistance of the wider legal team gained a positive outcome to my case. There were times when I was emotional and times where I was frustrated and on each occasion I was supported and reassured. ”
54 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Divorce (25)Lasting power of attorney (16)
Your solicitor
Robert Green
Partner
“Very professional, friendly and helpful, I was able to see my children after almost a month! Thank you to Gemma and Yvonne for their help.”
33 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Divorce (13)Lasting power of attorney (6)Child Law (3)
Leads the Alternative Families team
Daniel Bennett
Director and Head of Family Department



Works with Graham Jones and 4 more
“I was driven to search for a new divorce solicitor due to the incompetence of the first one I appointed. The firm were highly recommended by a few colleagues and I knew with my first contact with the firm I was in good hands. They were able to take over my divorce in a firm but no agrees I’ve manner to avoid antagonising a volatile spouse. Due to their approach and taking into consideration my wishes I am divorced in less than 4 months. I hope I never need their services again however if I did I would not hesitate to return and will definitely be recommending to friends and family.”
92 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Child Law (21)Children Act proceedings (13)Divorce (13)
34 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Divorce (13)Matrimonial finance (3)Separation (3)
64 Alternative Families reviews
Reviewed for Divorce (11)Matrimonial finance (11)Children Act proceedings (6)
Your solicitor
Nadia Beckett
Director Solicitor, Mediator, Arbitrator
“Nadia is great. She listens and helps and is extremely efficient and kind. Her staff are wonderful, and friendly. From beginning to end the service was professional, timely, and very helpful. Absolutely happy to recommend them.”
7 Alternative Families reviews
1 Alternative Families review
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We have ranked 14 law firms for Alternative Families in Canterbury, listed in order on this page.