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Samantha Jago
Partner
Family
Samantha is a family law Partner and has particular experience in representing parents, business owners and senior managers, and has dealt with numerous complex international matters. She has represented a number of high profile individuals, where confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information is crucial to secure a positive outcome for the client. Being a parent herself, Samantha understands and can empathise with her clients, especially when dealing with matters that involve and affect children.
Prior to joining DMH Stallard, Samantha was joint Managing Partner of a local Guildford firm where she assisted in establishing the family team.
As well as being able to carry out her own advocacy, Samantha is an all issues trained mediator.
Samantha works primarily in our Guildford office and London office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our other locations.
Work highlights
FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT
Negotiating a financial settlement with assets worth over £11M and securing a successful outcome for the client.
ROUND TABLE MEETING
Engaging in a Round Table Meeting to negotiate a complex financial settlement with assets with a value of over £6M
DEED OF SEPARATION
Negotiating a settlement agreement and preparing a Deed of Separation for a husband who did not want to initiate divorce proceedings after separating from his wife, but did want to protect his assets which included a family home
PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
Preparing a pre-nuptial agreement which dealt with four investment properties, children from a previous marriage and ongoing maintenance obligations from earlier divorce
PARENTING PLAN
Negotiating a complex parenting plan against a background of domestic abuse and substance misuse, ensuring the children’s needs were put first whilst securing the client’s safety
Services
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
Choosing the right path through divorce: Family law mediation and non-court dispute resolution (NCDR)
When a relationship breaks down, the prospect of resolving legal matters can feel overwhelming. Many people assume that court is the only option, but there are effective alternatives that can help you reach agreements in a more constructive and less adversarial way.
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
The difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets in divorce settlements
The division of assets on divorce is not always as clean cut as those negotiating a settlement might hope. The difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets can play a part in who gets what, but how are they defined, and what does it mean?
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
Divorce and inheritance - do I have to share it?
If you inherit assets just before going through divorce proceedings, or during the separation, will the inheritance be counted as an asset and, potentially, shared with your ex-spouse? Rachel Osgood and Samantha Jago provide a summary of when this might apply.
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
Divorce decisions: Understanding tax implications
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
Divorce decisions: Co-parenting with care for the wellbeing of children
Getting a divorce or separating from your partner can be extremely stressful, particularly if there are children involved. It can be especially difficult to know where to start when making arrangements for your children following the separation. It is vital, however, that parents retain autonomy when it comes to making decisions regarding their children.
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
Choosing the right Family lawyer for you
DMH Stallard’s Family law experts, Natasha Slabas and Samantha Jago, talk to John Young about how we can help you if you are struggling with a legal issue and looking for a lawyer.
Recent videos
FAMILY LAW
No fault divorce, your questions answered
Divorce law is about to be overhauled and brought in line with many other international countries, simplifying the system so that blame does not have to be allocated and parties can rely on a simple statement from either one spouse, or both, that the marriage has broken down due to no fault of either party.
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Events
Our expert Family Law team in Guildford invite you to join us for breakfast and refreshments where we partner with 29 Bedford Row to deliver insight into Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Family Law Matters.
Insights
Both married and unmarried parties are expected to consider non-court dispute resolution before or during court proceedings. This guide talks you through the options.
16/03/2026
Videos
Many people assume that court is the only option, but there are effective alternatives that can help you reach agreements in a more constructive and less adversarial way.
04/02/2026
Videos
The starting point might be 50/50, but how does this change when matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets come into play?
13/08/2025