Divorce mediation has been growing in popularity in the UK over the last 10 years. This is partly because it’s a relatively cheap and amicable way to end a marriage, but also because the government has been promoting it as an alternative to the more costly and stressful process of settling differences in court.
Category: Divorce
Divorce can be complex as well as emotionally draining.
Make sure you know how the law works because it may affect your relationship with your children and your future prosperity.
These articles explain the whole process from first applying for divorce to agreeing a financial settlement and child arrangements.
We break it down into straightforward segments so you will be fully informed every step of the way.
The law changed in 2022 with the introduction of no fault divorce. There’s no doubt that it has made the process of ending a marriage easier and less stressful.
The only thing it really changes though is the updating the grounds for divorce meaning that essentially, a marriage is over when one of the spouses says so.
Nevertheless, from then on the process is not that dissimilar to the way it was before the law was changed.
Couples still need to negotiate a divorce settlement and make arrangements for their children.
This can be complicated and you will need to make sure you know your rights and responsibilities.
The articles in this section cover the whole process and include real life examples of court decisions on divorce settlements and child custody and contact arrangements.
It’s likely that you will find information and examples here that are relevant to your circumstances and will help you to know what to expect and how best to deal the negotiations ahead.
The more information you have the better you will be able to prepare so your your divorce can go as smoothly as possible in what is obviously going to going to be a difficult time.
No fault divorce – UK ends the blame game
No fault divorce has transformed the process of dissolving a marriage in the UK since it was introduced in 2022. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, to give No Fault Divorce its proper name, is designed to minimise conflict among divorcing couples. It’s also quicker, cheaper and easier for both husband and wife. Even… Continue reading No fault divorce – UK ends the blame game
Get a divorce financial settlement that works for you
A good divorce financial settlement is one of the key requirements when a couple decide to separate and end their marriage. Together with child arrangements, it’s often the most difficult to get right and needs to be handled carefully with each partner prepared to be reasonable and ready to reach an agreement that is both… Continue reading Get a divorce financial settlement that works for you
Divorce solicitors – select the best for you
Divorce solicitors should be more than just legal advisers when your marriage breaks down. They will also be a much-needed friend who will guide you through what might well be the most difficult time of your life. Make sure to select the one that’s best for you. Good divorce lawyers will understand the stress you’re… Continue reading Divorce solicitors – select the best for you