Divorce Lawyers Near Me
Divorce can be an extremely challenging period in anyone’s life, and if you’re heading over to your search engine and typing in ‘lawyer for divorce near me’, then you might be feeling daunted at the process.
Each case is different, depending on your personal circumstances, whether you have children together, whether you own a house together, and what assets you share.
To be connected to a specialist Divorce Lawyers near to where you live, please either call us now on 0845 1391399 or complete a Free Online Enquiry ».
So, Where Do You Begin?
First things first – it’s a common misconception that divorces take years…
Sure, some do – but it depends on the circumstances.
Let’s start simply – if both parties in a divorce agree on it and the reasons why then legally finalising the divorce should take 4-6 months.
If there are issues around money, property, and childcare arrangements, then this will probably take a bit longer…
But the average divorce in the UK takes around 1 year to be finalised.
What Does Getting A Divorce Mean?
Simply put, the divorce process ends your marriage.
You can only get a divorce if you’ve been married for at least a year. If you or your partner don’t agree to a divorce then it’ll take a whole lot more time and cost a whole lot more money than if you both agree…
Divorce Law In England & Wales
You should always try to agree on your reason for divorce with your partner – it’ll make things A LOT easier.
There are 5 facts when it comes to grounds for divorce to illustrate the breakdown of your marriage, which are:
- Adultery
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Desertion
- You’ve lived apart for 2 years and both agree to divorce
- You’ve lived apart for 5 years, and your partner doesn’t agree to a divorce
If the factor you’re relying on for your grounds for divorce is the fact that you and your partner have been separated for 2 years, then you’ll need their consent to divorce.
If not, then you can’t rely on this as grounds for divorce.
If your former partner disagrees with the divorce, sometimes known as a defended divorce, or you fail to agree on who’ll pay the divorce fee and associated costs, you might need legal advice or need to go to court.
If you’re relying on 5 years separation without the permission of your partner, then it’s unlikely to require a court. But, you should get legal advice.
What Are The Main Stages Of The Divorce Process?
We know the process of divorce can seem pretty daunting at first, so here’s a step-by-step list of how it works – to make things easier:
- File a divorce petition
- Acknowledgement of service – This confirms your spouse has received the divorce papers, they’re happy with the grounds for divorce, and whether they agree to or wish to contest the divorce
- Application for Decree Nisi – This states the court can’t see a reason why you cannot obtain a divorce
- Application for Decree Absolute – If the judge accepts your reasons for divorce, then 6 weeks and 1 day later, you can apply for Decree Absolute (the final decree) and legally finalise your divorce.
Sorting out financial issues can be a sticking point in divorce, and depending on your circumstances, then could be a significant point of contention.
If you’ve agreed to divide any assets, then you’ll need to obtain a financial court order by having a solicitor draw up a consent order to document the divorce settlement you’ve come to.
Finding A Fixed Fee Divorce Lawyer Near Me
Whatever your need, there’s a divorce solicitor near you that can assist with your divorce proceedings…
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