Separation & Divorce Lawyers
Before our divorce solicitors can issue a divorce petition on
your behalf, you have to be married or have entered into a civil
partnership for at least one year. The only acceptable 'grounds for
divorce' is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
demonstrated by:
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Adultery (not if a Civil Partnership)
- Separation for at least two years, when both parties agree to a
Divorce
- Separation for at least five years, when one of the parties
does not agree to a Divorce
- Desertion for two years or more
A judge will grant a Decree Nisi if there are sufficient grounds
in the divorce petition. A Decree Absolute can be obtained six
weeks and one day after the Decree Nisi has been granted. The
marriage or civil partnership ends when the Decree Absolute is
granted.
A divorce does not deal with the financial arrangements. For
this a separate court order is required; see the section on Financial and Property
Orders. Once you are divorced you may also want to think about
other issues such as reviewing your Will.
Going through a divorce can be a very emotional time. O'Neill
Morgan's divorce lawyers understand this, and will advise and guide
you through the process.
To speak to one of our divorce lawyers or family law
solicitors call us now on Freephone 0800 387967, email oneillmorgan@oneill-morgan.co.uk
or submit a Quick Enquiry and we will get back to
you.