Divorce
Our specialist team of divorce solicitors provide expert advice on all divorce matters, including finances, children and property. We have extensive experience in representing clients throughout the divorce process.
A breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership can be difficult. Our family solicitors understand how distressing a time this will be for you. We will help you throughout the divorce process and offer compassionate and tailored legal advice at every stage.
We will keep you fully updated at each step and help to progress your divorce as quickly as possible so as to limit the amount of distress caused by the relationship breakdown so you can move on with your life.
Free Initial Discussion
If you want to discuss any Family Law issues with one of our expert solicitors, then we are on hand to discuss your circumstances today. We offer a free initial telephone consultation to evaluate your needs and provide an estimate of any fees. Call us on 0207 118 1333 or alternatively email us at info@qnlaw.co.uk.
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Grounds for Divorce
To divorce, you need to have been married for more than a year. When you apply for a divorce, you will need to prove to the court that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
There are other options such as Judicial Separation and Annulment depending on your circumstances. We can advise you on the best route to move forward with.
We can help you decide on which of the grounds for divorce you feel is suitable and discuss what evidence you will need to support your claim.
Before you apply for a divorce, you and your ex-partner should discuss the following:
- arrangements for looking after any children
- child maintenance payments for any children
- how to divide your money and property
If you can agree about children, money and property and the reasons for ending your marriage, you can usually avoid going to court. However, if you disagree on certain areas, our team will advise you on the best way forward to achieve a resolution.
The Process
There are five key stages in the divorce process. These are as follows:
- Decide on the legal grounds for your divorce.
- Complete a divorce petition – This can be done with your solicitor and we will discuss what needs to be included in the paperwork with you.
- Submit the divorce petition with the appropriate court fee
- Apply for a decree nisi (once the petition is acknowledged by your spouse)
- Apply for a decree absolute (6 weeks after you have the decree nisi)
Divorce itself however does not finalise the financial relationship and child arrangement issues between you and your partner.
To separate your finances, you must reach a financial settlement which is a legally binding decision on how assets and wealth will be split after the marriage has ended.
Arrangements for children will need to be made if required, but these are also dealt with separately to the divorce and we can advise on all the options including child arrangement orders.
It is always preferable for the parties to remain as amicable as possible to ensure that the divorce proceeds without delay or complication.
How Long Does the Process Take?
This will be based on the circumstances of your matter including any mediation talks or disagreements.
On average, the divorce process in England and Wales takes between four to six months to conclude.
The Benefits of Legal Advice
There are several important reasons why you should always use a solicitor to handle your divorce and financial matters.
Some of the key benefits of using an expert divorce solicitor are:
- Ensuring all the legal obligations are correctly addressed
- Ensuring that any children are put first and appropriately provided for
- Helping to prevent the divorce from becoming acrimonious
- Making sure you get the best possible outcome
- Reducing the risk of on-going difficulties after the divorce
- Reducing the tension and upset in contentious divorces by allowing professionals to handle the details for you
It is always advisable to contact an experienced family solicitor. That initial contact is a crucial step to ensure that you make an informed decision and know exactly what is involved and how long the process will take.
Why Choose Us
We have helped many clients negotiate their family law issues, so we understand what you’re going through and can guide you through the process, giving you advice that you can rely on and trust.
Whatever your legal needs, our family lawyers will support you and fight to protect your best interests.
If your case does have to go to court, we will be by your side every step of the way to defend your interests.
How to make contact
To find out more about our Divorce service and for a tailored quote, please call us on 0207 118 1333. Alternatively, you can email us on info@qnlaw.co.uk and we’ll call you back.