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Divorce proceedings are the formal legal process for ending a marriage. In England & Wales you can start proceedings if your relationship has broken down irretrievably. 

Important aspects include:

• Applying online or via a solicitor under the process introduced by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (no-fault divorce). 

• Sorting finances, property and pensions either by agreement or court order. 

• Child arrangements and welfare matters for any children of the marriage. 

Why Choose Us for Your Divorce Application?

• We specialise in divorce and separation law, with practical experience guiding clients through the full process.

• We provide clear advice on eligibility to divorce, jurisdiction issues, form completion, submission to court, and strategic guidance on finances and children.

• We offer both fixed-fee and tailored legal packages so you know the cost up front and can focus on your future.

• We support clients whether the divorce is uncontested (you and your partner are in agreement) or contested (there are disputes around finances, children or process).

Our Divorce Proceedings Services

No-Fault Divorce Applications

We assist with initiating divorce proceedings under the new law — helping you apply as a sole applicant or joint applicants, understand the 20-week reflection period and obtain the conditional order and final order. 

Financial Settlement & Asset Division

We advise on divorce financial matters: how to split your pension, savings, property, investments and other assets; how to obtain a legally binding consent order; and what happens if agreement cannot be reached. 

Child Arrangements & Support

If you have children, we look after your interests in child arrangements: where children live, contact time, maintenance, safeguarding issues and how the divorce affects their welfare.

Contested Divorce & Complex Issues

When there are disputes — about assets, finances, international issues, or allegations — we provide robust representation: strategic counsel, negotiation, court hearings, and mediation where appropriate.

Private & Fixed Fee Funding

We explain your funding options, including private fees, fixed-fee divorce packages, and when limited legal aid or assisted legal services may apply.

Key Considerations & Process Overview

Key Issues to Consider

• Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria, such as being married for more than one year, living in England or Wales, and stating irretrievable breakdown. 

• Consider carefully your financial position, including property, pension rights, savings and liabilities. Courts expect full financial disclosure. 

• Think about children’s welfare and any existing court orders or agreements that might impact proceedings.

• Recognise the timescale: even straightforward divorce applications take time due to statutory processes and possible reflection periods. 

Typical Divorce Process

1. Initial consultation — review your situation, advise on jurisdiction, eligibility, strategy and costs.

2. Form preparation & submission — complete the divorce petition or joint application, submit to court, pay court fee. 

3. Acknowledgment & reflection period — sole applications involve serving documents and waiting periods; joint applications have different steps. 

4. Financial/Child settlements — negotiate agreements or apply for court orders for money, property or children.

5. Final order (divorce granted) — once all the steps are completed, the final order dissolves the marriage.

FAQs – Divorce Proceedings UK