Stages Of Divorce UK

If you are interested in understanding the stages of divorce UK, our family law solicitors are on hand to help. With extensive experience in divorce law and practice, we offer unparalleled expertise coupled with a supportive approach.

Here, our family law solicitors give a basic overview of the individual stages of divorce UK. If you need more advice, please contact us to make a free enquiry.

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What Are The Stages Of Divorce UK?

The individual stages of divorce UK are as follows:

• Filing For Divorce

The first stage of a divorce involves one or both parties filing for divorce. You must have been married for at least 12 months before you can file for divorce.

When making a divorce application, the parties no longer need to state who was to blame for the end of their relationship or submit any evidence of wrongdoing. Instead, they need merely to state that their marriage has irretrievably broken down.

• Responding To A Divorce Application

If one spouse has applied for divorce on their own, a copy of their divorce application will be sent to the other spouse, who has 14 days within which to acknowledge receipt. They can then dispute the divorce if they wish, but only in very limited circumstances. For example, you can dispute a divorce if you do not accept that the English Courts have jurisdiction over the matter.

• 20-Week ‘Cooling Off Period’

The parties to a divorce are subject to a 20-week cooling-off period following the divorce application. This period is intended to give couples a chance to reflect on their relationship and explore whether their marriage might be saved. If a reconciliation is not viable, the parties can use this 20-week period to try and resolve the issues arising from their divorce to reduce the time it takes to finalise their divorce. Those issues might include where your children should live and how they should divide their time, how your assets should be split, and what should happen to the marital home.

• Conditional Order

Following the end of the 20-week cooling off period, you can apply to Court for an Order known as a ‘Conditional Order’. Your Conditional Order does not end your marriage. It merely confirms that the Court has accepted that you are eligible for a divorce.

• Final Order

The final stage of divorce UK is when the Court grants the Final Order. The Final Order is the document that legally ends your marriage.

How Can We Support You In Navigating The Stages Of Divorce UK?

Our family law solicitors are experts in all aspects of family law, including divorce law. We assist countless clients in navigating the stages of divorce UK each year. We will ensure that your divorce proceeds as swiftly and seamlessly as possible and that you and your family receive everything you are entitled to in your settlement.

Just some of the benefits we can offer you include the following:

• Exceptional Legal Advice Tailored To Your Needs

Our divorce solicitors take the time to get to know you and understand the issues of most importance to you and your family. We will provide first-class legal advice on your position, explaining everything in plain English so you know where you stand.

• Support And Guidance Throughout Your Case

Our divorce solicitors are committed to ensuring our clients feel fully supported throughout their divorce. We understand how stressful divorces can be, and we will do all we can to ease the burden of your separation on you and your family, such as assisting you in accessing any support services you need.

• A Swift And Amicable Resolution

We firmly believe in resolving divorce matters as quickly and amicably as possible. There are many ways in which the issues arising from your separation can be settled that do not necessitate you and your partner attending Court. Dispute resolution methods, such as negotiations, mediation, and arbitration, are quicker and cheaper than litigation and can produce excellent results in the right cases. You can then concentrate your efforts on adjusting to your new norm and building your future, as opposed to fighting acrimonious court proceedings.

• Cost-Efficiency

We are committed to providing our clients with the advice and support they need at highly competitive rates. Our legal expertise and experience in divorce cases means we are able to progress matters swiftly, pre-empting and addressing any issues before they become problematic. When you choose us to assist you with your divorce, you can be confident of receiving exceptional value for money.