The Divorce Process For a detailed analysis of the Divorce Process in England & Wales see our four part overview, below: Part I: For details of how to Petition for a Divorce, see here Part II: For details of the Acknowledgement of Service Form and Serving the Divorce Petition, see here Part III: Obtaining the […]

Grounds for Divorce and Facts The main legislation covering divorce law in England & Wales is the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, as amended. In order that we can submit a Divorce Petition for you, you must first establish that you have ‘grounds‘ for a divorce. English law only recognises one ‘ground‘ for divorce. This requires […]

Saving Money and Divorce Divorce doesn’t have to be expensive. Depending on the circumstances, it is possible to obtain your divorce from an expert, qualified and adequately insured solicitor, regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for a very reasonable fee. Some people still believe the cost of divorce to be a reason not to get […]

Although most divorces are reasonably straightforward matters, we regularly deal with the complexities that can arise. One issue which can complicate a divorce in England & Wales is where one or both of the parties to the marriage live abroad. These are often called Expat Divorce cases. A divorce in England & Wales would qualify […]

It is a terrible shame that when a marriage breaks down and divorce proceedings become a reality, the parties attitude toward money and the finances of the divorce also takes on a new appearance and, sadly, can often bring out the very worst in people. The Financial Aspects of a Divorce is called Ancillary Relief.  […]