Divorce & Separation
Are you entitled to a divorce?
Entitlement
You can only get a divorce if you have been married for a year.
Grounds for Divorce
- Adultery
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Continuous separation for two years where both parties agree to divorce
- Where parties have been separated for five years and one party does not consent
- Where one has deserted the other for two years
Divorce Petition
Petition – sets out details of marriage, with names, addresses and why it is believed the marriage has broken down.
Statement of Arrangements – details of children, including schools attended and any special needs.
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement of Service – this will ask the Respondent if they object to the Divorce Petition or whether they want to defend it.
Decree Nisi
The penultimate order in the process. After this date the court can make orders regarding finances.
Decree Absolute
This ends the marriage.
For more information on family law please contact the Family Team on 0800 91 92 30, fill in our online familiy enquiry form or email us at familyenquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk
