The Legal Process
Understand the legal steps involved in divorce proceedings, from filing paperwork to finalising settlements and custody arrangements.
Becoming Intentionally Homeless: Your Rights
Leaving your home after a relationship breakdown doesn't automatically count as intentional homelessness, the council has to prove you deliberately caused it.
Can Mediation Help in a Divorce?
Mediation can help you and your partner agree on property and childcare without expensive legal battles during divorce.
Coercive Control and Divorce
Coercive control affects every part of your divorce, from safety planning to financial settlements and custody arrangements.
DIY Divorce: Is it Right for You?
A DIY divorce might save money, but it only works if you and your ex agree on everything and can talk without a lawyer in the middle.
Financial Orders in Divorce: What the Court Can Do
When you split from your spouse, the court can make financial orders ranging from clean breaks to ongoing maintenance payments.
Hiring a Solicitor
A solicitor helps protect your rights during divorce or separation by reviewing documents, advising on your legal position, and representing you if needed.
How Pensions Are Split in Divorce
Pensions often go overlooked in divorce but can be worth more than your home, here's what you need to know about splitting them fairly.
Legal Assistance in Your Divorce
A solicitor can help you understand your rights during divorce and protect your interests, whether you need document review or full court representation.
Marital and Non-marital Assets
Understanding how courts divide marital and non-marital assets when couples divorce.
No-Fault Divorce: How the New System Works
England and Wales switched to no-fault divorce in April 2022, letting you end your marriage without blaming your spouse.
The Court Process
How long divorce takes and what grounds and paperwork you need to file with the court.
Types of Application
Different court forms are needed for divorce depending on whether it's contested, and what matters like children are involved.
Using Collaborative Family Law in Your Divorce
Collaborative family law lets you settle your divorce without court by working together with your ex and both lawyers.