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Top 10 tips for a smoother divorce

Most people want their divorce to go as smoothly as possible, but it isn't always obvious how to achieve this, that's why we have compiled our top 10 tips for a smoother divorce.

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Can I have my marriage annulled if I no longer share a bed with my husband/wife?

There are limited grounds for obtaining an annulment under English Law and one of these is non-consummation of the marriage.

However if you have had sexual intercourse with your partner at least once since you married then the marriage has been consummated and you can't use this ground.

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Can I get a divorce if I have been married for less than a year?

The answer is no!  It is not possible to apply for a divorce in England and Wales until you have been married for one year.

So if you no longer wish to live together what can you do?

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Funding your divorce or family law matter

A major consideration when taking the step to see a Family Law Solicitor is “how am I going to pay for it?”

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DIY divorce - why use a family law solicitor? (part 2/2)

Would I fit a new boiler in my home myself? Would I prepare my own company accounts? Would I attempt to plumb in a new bathroom?

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Divorce surge on Monday warns Gazette

It seems that you can't read a mainstream newspaper or news website without finding January's traditional annual news item about surging divorce figures following Christmas, this year given an extra boost by the credit crunch. Now even the Law Society Gazette is getting in on the action with its own divorce meets credit crunch story: "Family lawyers braced for surge in divorce cases" crys its headline.

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DIY divorce - why use a family law solicitor? (part 1/2)

“Speedy Divorce”   “DIY Divorce” – you only need to search on Google to find all sorts of adverts tempting you to do your own divorce rather than instructing a Solicitor.

But is this the right way to go?

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Ten tips for finding a family law solicitor

Having arrived here (reading this article on our website) some of the following tips may be academic, but for the sake of completeness I have included them anyway. Here are a few basic tips to consider when you look for a family law solicitor:

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Appealing a Judge's decision in financial proceedings - Making a Financial Application (part 5/5)

You have reached the last Court hearing and the Judge has made a final Order.  But what can you do if you are unhappy with this decision?

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