Andrew Stout

Partner

Family Law

About Andy

Andy Stout qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and has worked as a Family, Children, Criminal and Personal Injury lawyer, specialising in Family law since 1999. He is Head of Family Law and based at the Newark office.

Family Law

Utilising his years of experience and specialised skills in client representation, negotiation and problem-solving, Andy works to shape a fair settlement for his clients. He also has expertise in dealing with the separation of cohabiting couples. Andrew is also a trained collaborative lawyer and can assist his clients in resolving all child matters in a dignified and respectful way for the benefit of the whole family.

“At a very emotional time, I always work hard to help my clients reach an agreement that is fair for both sides, and any children who might be involved. If I can help my clients understand each other’s needs and communicate effectively then we can often find a quicker and cheaper solution to costly court proceedings.”

Financial matters and divorce

Andy has significant experience in dealing with financial matters upon divorce and separation, including matters involving complex issues, such as businesses, trusts and pensions.

Children Law

Andy’s Children law workload covers the broad range of family proceedings and all issues in respect of children, such as Child Arrangements.

As a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel Andy is qualified to represent children in care proceedings and is a Resolution Accredited Family Law Specialist. Resolution members are committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes with a non-confrontational approach to family problems.

Cases

Case Law – these are court reports from hearings in the Appeal Court or High Court that have been published in National Archives, and on legal case reporting websites, due to their significance or the fact that they establish legal precedents that other courts must follow. Below are cases where Andy Stout represented one of the parties.

Prospective Adopters V Lincolnshire County Council & Ors [2026] EWFC 47 – Prospective Adopters v Lincolnshire County Council & Ors – Find Case Law – The National Archives

This was the first time that a High Court judge used a “post adoption framework document” to set out the planned progression of contact for an adopted child with birth parents and siblings.

An Appeal Court decision about the correct legal test to be applied when a court considers the removal of children from a parent’s care after hearing the evidence at the end of care proceedings which have to be adjourned to a later date before a final decision can be made about where those children are to live.

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Andy is a Director of Andrew Stout Ltd, a Partner Company in Tallents.