The prospect of divorce can be daunting. All our divorce lawyers are fully qualified, experienced and understanding. Our aim is to ensure we provide a pragmatic and sensitive approach.
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To apply for a divorce you must have been married for at least one year. The ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This must be based upon one of the five following facts:
We offer fixed-fee advice. Our fixed fee uncontested divorce (Petitioner) is £650 plus VAT and the court fee of £550 (total £1,330).
This largely depends on the court timescales but on average can take nine months subject to holding over Decree Absolute until financial matters have been resolved.
The division of assets does depend on individual circumstances taking into consideration the factors in Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, there is not one rule for all. We can provide detailed advice based upon your assets and circumstances and would recommend attending an initial fixed fee appointment to discuss this and obtain the tailored advice you need.
It is preferable to try to agree payment of maintenance for children on a voluntary basis using the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) guidelines. If an agreement cannot be reached, the CMS has exclusive jurisdiction in respect of maintenance for children. A CMS calculator can be found on the CMS website.
Please note spousal maintenance is separate to child maintenance and dealt with in the overall division of the assets (see above).
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Our expert lawyers will be running FREE 30 minute consultations on how to resolve your divorce or separation.
Some couples who would love to have children together find it difficult or impossible to conceive. Arranging for a surrogate to carry their baby can be a wonderful way to make the dream of starting a family come true. However, it is important for all parties to be aware of the legal aspects of surrogacy.
Mediation is a process to help you resolve your family differences such as your finances or arrangements for your children upon separation without going to court. It is not relationship counselling.
