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For more information about our Divorce and Dissolution of a Civil Partnership services
Contact Our TeamDivorce is the legal process to bring a marriage to an end. Bringing a marriage to an end can often come with competing emotions, so knowing the right legal path to take is important. Our experienced team can provide you with the right advice, support and guidance to help you navigate this stressful period.
We pride ourselves in being members of Resolution, aiming to resolve disputes collaboratively rather than through conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
The only ground for divorce/dissolution of civil partnership, since April 2022, is on the basis that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. This is commonly referred to as “no fault”. This means, parties are no longer required to provide a reason as to why the marriage has broken down.
The divorce process takes a minimum of 26 weeks to complete.
Under the new “no-fault” divorce, your spouse cannot stop you from getting a divorce. Your spouse will not be able to dispute a divorce, except in exceptional circumstances. If your spouse does not respond, it may delay the process but it will not prevent the divorce from being finalised. Steps can be taken to instruct a process server to personally serve them with a copy of the petition. Our team will be able to support you and advise you throughout this process to ensure that your application proceeds smoothly.
You must have been married for at least one year, either you or your spouse must reside in England and Wales or have a strong connection to the jurisdiction, you will need to state that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. You do not need to provide specific reasons for the breakdown. You can file your application online through the government divorce portal.
The Court fee to issue a divorce/dissolution of civil partnership is currently £612.00. If you are in receipt of benefits, or on a low income, then you may be eligible for a “fee remission” in respect of the Court Fee. Our fees to represent you as Applicant in respect to the divorce itself are usually fixed at £750.00 plus VAT at 20% (£150.00), plus any associated Disbursements and Court Fees.
If your divorce application is not contested, and you and your spouse agree on all matters such as arrangements for children and division of assets/finances, then you may not have to go to Court. We understand that going to Court can be a scary prospect for many, our team are on hand to support you should you have to go to Court.
Yes, however, to apply for a Divorce in England and Wales you must meet certain conditions such as; you must have a Marriage Certificate from the Country where you got married, the Marriage must have complied with the relevant law of that Country, either you or your spouse must live in England and Wales or consider it your permanent home. We can advise you and take you step-by-step through this process. If the marriage certificate is not in English then we will need to obtain a transcript of the marriage certificate for a certified translator.
Legal Aid
Legal Aid is still available in family proceedings if you meet certain criteria. The criteria to be applied will depend on what type of proceedings you are involved in.
We are able to assess your eligibility promptly to confirm whether you will qualify for funding.
Contact our team on 01978 291000 for us to confirm whether you are eligible.
Our Divorce and Dissolution of a Civil Partnership Specialists
Our Divorce and Dissolution of a Civil Partnership department is composed of dedicated specialists committed to providing the right advice, support and guidance.
