Breaking up is never easy and it’s a sad fact that 42 per cent of marriages will end in divorce. While the legal process is fairly straightforward, the emotional and financial impact can be considerable. Even if your split is amicable, independent legal advice will help ensure it’s a fair one.
We recognise that this can be a painful and unsettling time and our solicitors will advise you on the best options for
moving forwards. Wherever possible, we adopt a constructive and conciliatory approach to the problems arising from a
relationship breakdown. For example, we will try to agree the contents of your divorce petition before it is filed
(although we can also file emergency petitions if needed).
If you and your spouse agree to the divorce, you will not usually have to appear in court and you can work out
arrangements for dividing up property and assets and looking after any children yourselves. However, our team of
solicitors, which includes highly experienced mediators and collaborative lawyers, can smooth this process and help
ensure discussions don’t break down.
In June 2020 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 was passed, which will reform the divorce process and
allow spouses to divorce on a ‘no fault’ basis. The changes to the divorce process will come into force on 6 April 2022,
and until then the existing procedure will apply.
As from April 2013, legal aid has been significantly restricted and it is therefore unavailable for most family legal
cases. We will ensure before we work with you that you are clear about costs and where and when these will be incurred.
However, getting legal advice early on can avoid much more expensive problems occurring later on in the process.
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