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On the breakdown of a marriage we will guide you through the divorce process, financial arrangements and any issues relating to your children.

The only ground for divorce in England and Wales is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

Previously the person applying for divorce had to provide evidence of this irretrievable breakdown but since the introduction of “no fault” divorce in April 2022, the person applying for the divorce only has to confirm within their application that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. No supporting evidence is required.

It is also now possible for spouses to make a joint application for divorce. In that situation, both applicants state that their marriage has broken down irretrievably.

The mechanics of obtaining a divorce are quite straightforward and usually take place via an online court portal. Any difficulties that arise tend instead to relate to practical issues such as the manner and timing of the physical separation, the arrangements for children and sorting out your finances.

It is a myth that you can obtain a “quickie” divorce. It usually takes at least 6 months to obtain a final order confirming your divorce, but this is often delayed longer to allow all financial issues to be resolved first.  We will guide you through the process, timescales and costs involved. 

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If you require further information or advice from our team of specialist family lawyers, please contact a member of our teamemail us or call us on +44 (0)20 7814 1200. Alternatively you can submit a brief online enquiry here.

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