A guide to how to get divorced under the new ‘no fault’ divorce procedure: – 3 steps: Application, Conditional Order and Final Order.
Divorce
Why a decree absolute (final divorce order) is never enough
Final Divorce Order | It is a common misconception that a final divorce order (formerly decree absolute) brings divorce matters to an end.
Rights of Grandparents on Separation
It can be easy to forget that the change the immediate family unit are going through is also being experienced by grandparents. With children often spending their time with one parent at a time after divorce, precious time with their grandparents can be squeezed, leaving everybody feeling like they are missing out.
Divorce & Family: What to Expect at Your Initial Legal Consultation
The initial consultation with our divorce lawyer will cover options for resolving your claims, financial disclosure, potential outcomes, and arrangements for children. The focus is taking control of your future.
Family Breakdown: What are my Rights?
What are my rights? This is the question most people caught up in family breakdown ask their solicitor. They are often quite frustrated at the answer!
Protecting Marital Assets on Divorce
Where there is a real risk that an asset of value is going to be disposed of or in some other way removed beyond the reach of one spouse, then an application can be made to the court for an injunction preventing that …
Divorce and Cohabitation: Impact of Cohabitation on Divorce
Divorce and cohabitation are relatively common bedfellows (no pun intended). Cohabitation is a long standing living arrangement which to all intents and purposes is similar to a marriage, except there is no marriage licence. Cohabitation is relevant in divorce proceedings in the following ways …
What to expect from Solicitors’ Negotiations
If the differences between you and your former partner are not too large, Solicitors’ Negotiation is usually a cost effective way of finding a compromise and a solution.
What to expect from Form E
Form E is a document used by the family court to obtain information as to each person’s income, savings, investments, pension, belongings and property. It is a “one size fits all” so it is intended to cover all eventualities.
What to expect from a First Directions Appointment
The purpose of the hearing is to set out what additional information the Judge (and parties) need to have to be able to discuss possible terms of settlement. This could include reports as to pension values and prospective income, and valuations of properties or businesses.