Hartnell Chanot: Divorce/Family Law Solicitors Exeter, Devon

Stephen Sowden

Stephen Sowden qualified as a Solicitor in 1994, having studied at the University of West Of England, and became a Partner at Hartnell Chanot & Partners in 2005.

Stephen has been working in family law for ten years, prior to which he was involved in civil litigation focusing primarily on insolvency work. In 1999, after five years acting for the pubic in civil litigation and disputes, Stephen made the change to family law as he had the desire to make a significant difference to people’s lives.

Although Stephen has experience in all areas of family work, he has a particular interest in all matters relating to children, the rights of the child and what is in the best interest of the child. Stephen acts for families and extended family members (in-particular Grandparents) and for and against Local Authorities in terms of public law matters, and specialises in contact issues, residence issues, paternity issues, special guardianship orders and adoption.

Client Comments

• Friendly, helpful.  Especially pleased with an appointment being arranged for the same day as I contacted the firm.
• Especially pleased with all the help received. First impressions of firm were very good.
• Polite, friendly contact on the telephone. Helpful staff and very impressive premises – made us feel welcome.
• Especially pleased with the letters Hartnell Chanot have sent to other parties which are precise and very effective.  We know that we have the support of our solicitor and he understands our case – thank you!
• You listened and gave me hope.
  
• Especially pleased with everything that Stephen is doing at the moment.
  
• Exemplary and utterly professional service. Stephen offers pragmatic, supportive, effective and knowledgeable expertise at all times and has my complete trust.
  
• Stephen exceeds expectations consistently.

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Member of the Law Society's Children Panel.

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