Separation - when a marriage has irretrievably broken down
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 2 years where both parties agree to divorce.
- Where partied have been separated for 5 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 Arrangement – 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 team on 0800 91 92 30, by filling in our online family enquiry form or emailing us at familyenquiries@warnergoodman.co.uk