Divorce
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Divorce Proceedings
We work with you to come up with the very best solutions for your challenges! There is only one ground for divorce. The Court must be satisfied that there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This can be demonstrated on one of five ways
1. Adultery
This is a basis to bring divorce proceedings if the Respondent has committed adultery. It is no-longer necessary to name the other person.
2. Dessertion
This is the situation where the Respondent leaves and is not heard from. This is rarely used and requires a period of desertion in excess of two years.
3. Unreasonable Behaviour
This reason can be used if the Applicant can evidence that as a result of the Respondent’s behaviour they can no-longer live with them.
4. Five Years Separation
Once parties have been separated for more than five years an application can be made for divorce without the consent of the Respondent being needed.
5. Two Years Separation with Consent
If the parties have been separated for more than two years and both agree to the divorce this basis can be used.
Cost of Divorce
Undefended Divorce Only
Divorce and Consent Order
£2,000 plus VAT
Divorce and implementation of agreed position on finances *
Plus Court Fee
Plus Disbursements
*Contentious financial resolution not included
Plus Court Fee
Plus Disbursements
*Contentious financial resolution not included
Divorce
£1,500 plus VAT
Divorce up to and including Decree Absolute
Plus Court Fee
Plus Disbursements
Plus Court Fee
Plus Disbursements
Divorce Plus
£3,500 plus VAT
Divorce, negotiation of agreed financial settlement and preparation of consent order *
Plus Court Fees
Plus Disbursements
*Contentious financial resolution not included
Plus Court Fees
Plus Disbursements
*Contentious financial resolution not included