Divorce
Divorce is an emotional and overwhelming process full of legal complexities and challenges. We’re here to take that burden off of you and give you real peace of mind.
If you and your ex-partner have reached the decision that you should divorce, the solutions you’re faced with might not be straightforward. For instance, you might disagree about why your relationship ended, dividing your finances, or the delicate matter of your child arrangements.
Our divorce lawyer team will help negotiate your divorce, advocate on your behalf and avoid disagreement wherever possible.
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What do you get from us?
- Personalised legal advice from experienced solicitors
- Clear, practical reviews of legal documents and agreements
- Expert guidance before, during and after court proceedings
- One-off consultations or strategic advice when you need it
- No ongoing commitment – simply pay for the support you need
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Why you should get legal advice early
Having a consultation with a divorce lawyer as soon as possible means you’re in a position where you better understand both your rights and your obligations.
Whether you need divorce legal advice on parenting responsibilities, pensions, joint finances, or debt distribution, speaking to one of our expert divorce solicitors will help you plan ahead more confidently (and avoid expensive missteps).
Divorce support you can trust
Our divorce lawyer team will guide you through the whole process, clearly explaining every step along the way and making sure you always feel informed and in control. In an otherwise challenging situation where emotions tend to run high, we’ll do everything we can to make your divorce as stress-free as possible.
No two relationships are the same, and therefore, no two breakups are the same. We recognise that you’ll need unique divorce legal advice to match your personal circumstances, delivered clearly and compassionately. Whether you’re the party filing for divorce or faced with responding to proceedings, a member of our divorce lawyer team will have your back in achieving the best possible outcome.
You can expect a divorce solicitor with experience and thorough knowledge in their field. Our expert divorce lawyers have helped settle everything from civil partnership breakdowns to divorces involving child arrangements and disagreements over property.
What to expect from the divorce process
As your trusted divorce solicitors, it’s our job to offer guidance and legal advice throughout the entire process, from putting together your initial application to finalising every aspect of the separation.
We take responsibility for ensuring every step is managed accurately and efficiently. Regardless of whether you’re applying jointly or alone, we’ll lead with an initial consultation where we go through your circumstances and goals, before discussing what we think are the best options for next steps.
Following this, we’ll prepare all the necessary paperwork and submit the application, before we move on to resolving various aspects of the separation, such as finances and child issues. Once all the arrangements have been made, we’ll help you wrap everything up by getting a final divorce order.
Most straightforward divorce cases take between six and nine months from start to finish; however, more complex cases might take longer. Either way, our divorce lawyer team will keep you updated throughout.
Divorce legal advice on alternatives to court
Of course, not all separations need to go through court. Our divorce solicitors can also offer support with more amicable ways of resolving the issue, including
- Legal separation – In some instances, couples might need an intermediate step if they aren’t willing or ready to take the plunge with outright divorce; in these cases, we’ll help put together a formal agreement between the parties.
- Collaborative law and mediation – Couples who wish to forgo litigation in favour of a structured discussion can appoint specialist divorce lawyers to assist with constructively resolving issues like child custody and finances in a neutral setting.
- Annulment – There can be niche scenarios where the parties have legal grounds to have their marriage annulled, instead of going through divorce proceedings.
Our divorce services
Our team of experienced divorce solicitors have decades of experience handling varied cases, such as:
- No-fault divorces
- Prenuptial agreements
- Clean break orders and financial settlements
- Cohabitation and civil partner disputes
- Injunctions and domestic violence issues
- International aspects of marriage, divorce and separation
- Specialist advice and help for members of the Police Federation
Whatever your individual situation, we’ll support you with jargon-free divorce legal advice tailored to your case, so you’re clear about your options from day one.
No-fault divorce applications
According to the latest divorce law updates in England and Wales, there’s no longer a need for couples to assign blame when they file for divorce. Instead, they can end their marriage through no-fault divorce.
This is something our divorce solicitor team specialise in facilitating with the aim of reaching a smoother resolution, with as little conflict as possible.
Learn more about what is no fault divorce.
Protecting your assets
Negotiating the split of your finances in a fair way is one of the most common elements of divorce proceedings. We can offer divorce legal advice on dividing investments, savings, and other assets between two parties, including pension shares and the transfer of property ownership.
Making financial arrangements for maintenance payments also falls under this category, as does dispute resolution for various wills and inheritance matters. In all of these scenarios, our divorce solicitors will aim to minimise conflict and achieve optimal resolution, all while putting measures in place to safeguard your financial future.
For instance, your ex-partner can apply to court for your marital finances, even after you’ve divorced and divided your assets. However, you may be able to prevent this by applying for a consent order.
When you’ve agreed on your financial settlement, our divorce lawyer team can help you apply to court for a consent order. This will prevent your ex-partner from making any future financial claims against you, allowing you to move forward with confidence, safe in the knowledge that your assets are protected.
Child custody and parental responsibility
One of the most sensitive areas of divorce proceedings is making arrangements for any children the couple shares. Our experienced divorce solicitors will approach the matter in a sensitive way that puts the kids’ well-being first, relying on negotiation instead of resorting to confrontation.
This involves assisting with anything from child maintenance agreements, establishing main residence and contact rules, making arrangements for holidays, and settling any disputes around extended family.
FAQs
Do I need a divorce solicitor to get a divorce?
Technically, no. However, getting divorce legal advice from an experienced professional will help ensure you’ve ticked all the boxes when it comes to completing the process correctly. Having a divorce lawyer is also helpful when it comes to resolving child-related and financial issues fairly.
How much does a divorce cost?
The legal fees you pay for your divorce will depend on your individual circumstances. Many adoption solicitor firms would offer fixed rates for straightforward cases, but might charge extra for resolving more complex scenarios.
What is a no-fault divorce?
Introduced by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which came into effect in spring 2022, no-fault divorce allows couples to claim the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage without needing to assign (and prove) one party’s blame for the separation.
