November 14, 2024
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We understand how distressing the breakdown of an adult relationship can be. With such a sensitive matter, it is essential to place yourself in the hands of a skilled and experienced Solicitor to ensure that you are properly advised, and more importantly, supported throughout the process.
You are likely to have many concerns about different aspects of splitting up, the arrangements for contact and residence of the children and the legal processes involved. It is essential to consider the financial and practical consequences of decisions you make. We can navigate you through the options available, resolve issues effectively and safeguard your position, setting you back on course.
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your family law questions answered
We’re experienced in advising on family law matters. Here, we answer a few common questions that clients ask us.
The most common and straightforward grounds for divorce are on the basis that you have been separated from your spouse for over 1 year, with your spouse’s consent or based on 2 years’ separation, without your spouse’s consent. There are other less commonly used grounds for divorce, namely unreasonable behaviour and adultery.
You can make an application for a divorce using the simplified procedure. This is based on one year’s separation with your spouse’s consent, or two years’ separation without your spouse’s consent. To proceed with a simplified divorce there must be no children of the marriage under the age of 16 years old and there must be no outstanding financial matters that need to be resolved. Often there are financial matters to be addressed, so before starting the simplified divorce procedure you should take independent legal advice, so that you can be sure that it is the right option for you.
Contact arrangements can be agreed in a number of ways, if parties are unable to reach agreement directly. Arrangements can be negotiated via each of the parties’ solicitors. Alternatively, the parties may choose to attend mediation together or as a last resort one party may choose to raise an action for contact through the court.
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