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Written by Family Law Solicitor, and Partner, Jo Spain.
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The answer to this does depend on your personal circumstances and because there are many things to consider then you should definitely see a Solicitor for advice before making your final decision.
However the first thing to think about is whether you think you will reconcile with your spouse. If you do then it is probably better not to go down the divorce route!
Post your commentA major consideration when taking the step to see a Family Law Solicitor is “how am I going to pay for it?”
Post your commentMost 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.
2 commentsYou 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?
Post your commentIf no agreement can be reached then you will have a final Court hearing so that the Judge may hear evidence from both parties and make a decision as to how assets will be divided.
Post your commentThe second Court hearing is called a Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing. As suggested this is an opportunity to see if the financial dispute can be resolved.
Post your commentThe first Court hearing to deal with finances within your Divorce is a Directions Appointment. This means that the Court will decide what needs to be done to move matters forward.
Post your commentAt the same time as your divorce is being finalised you will need to deal with financial matters. If this can be agreed between you then this agreement can simply be set out in a Consent Order which is sent into Court and, once approved, sealed by the Judge.
But what if you can’t agree? If you have tried talking to each other, attending meditation or negotiating through your Solicitors without success then you may have to apply to the Court.
Post your commentIf you don’t want to divorce but have separated you may be wondering about formalising the separation in some way. You may ask, is it possible to have a “Legal Separation”?
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