A no-fault divorce system was introduced last year after many decades of petition and debate. It enables couples to separate with minimal conflict in comparison to the previous process where you needed to provide proof of unreasonable behaviour, adultery, desertion or separation. Rather the no-fault divorce process allows couples to focus on the children, finances and simply diffusing the tension in an amicable manner.… Read More
Since the introduction of the no-fault divorce process last year, it has become easier than ever before to dissolve a marriage that you are unhappy with or where there is no chance of a reconciliation. The length of time taken for the divorce to be processed is still the same, however the application is much easier and can result in an amicable conclusion.… Read More
For the first time in 50 years, divorce laws were revised, and we saw the introduction of the no-fault divorce system. The application process for a no-fault divorce is quite straightforward and can be carried out using the government website or via a postal application. The application can either be made by yourself or a joint application. When one person decides to file for divorce, the other partner will not be able to dispute the application, and this means the process is a lot more amicable in comparison to the previous legislation, which required proof of adultery, unreasonable behaviour or separation.… Read More
The no fault divorce system was first introduced in April 2022. It has proven to be successful in making the divorce process more simple and more amicable than the previous legislation. The divorce process used to be very complex and confrontational. The previous legislation required that you prove that your partner has committed adultery, you had to list five or six examples of unreasonable behaviour, you had to live separately for two years if they agreed to the divorce and where they did not agree to the divorce you had to live separately for five years.… Read More
A common question that often runs through people’s minds is whether or not they still need a solicitor to deal with divorce. The simple answer is you do not need a solicitor for the application process; however, you may need the help of our divorce solicitors in Weybridge to deal with all the other complexities that occur when a married couple decides to separate.… Read More
The no-fault divorce law came into effect in April 2022, and more than a year later, thousands of couples have been through the new process and are now moving on with their lives. It has proven to be a successful change in divorce law and means that couples can now divorce amicably without having to blame one another for the breakdown of their marriage.… Read More
It is a red-button issue for many couples who are separating; who gets what in relation to assets such as houses, cars, retirement funds and savings.
Divorce law in the UK is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, which outlines the rules for dividing assets and determining financial settlements when a couple separates or divorces. When a marriage breaks down, the couple’s assets, including property, savings, pensions, and investments, need to be divided fairly between them.… Read More
If you are starting the divorce process, it is tempting to do it without legal help.
In the UK, it’s possible to go through the divorce process without legal representation. This is known as representing yourself ‘pro se’ or as a ‘litigant in person’. However, there are a number of challenges associated with representing yourself in a divorce case.
At Prentice Family Law, our divorce solicitors in Guildford will always be happy to oversee your legal separation, and will ensure that all of the stress and pressure is reduced for you.… Read More
When you and your spouse walked down the aisle, you probably never thought that it might end in divorce.
However, human relationships can be complicated, with as many as 42% of all first-time marriages ending in divorce, with the number increasing with each additional marriage.
In the UK, a law was passed in 2022 that allowed for marriages to be ended through a process known as a no-fault divorce, but if there is an issue underpinning your marriage, such as adultery, you can still opt for an old-fashioned divorce.… Read More
In the UK, in 2023, it is estimated that around 50% of all marriages end in divorce.
So, that means that nearly every 1 in 2 couples will need to research and identify a divorce representative at some point in their lives.
In the UK, there has been a recent change to divorce law relating to no-fault divorces, but even if you and your partner opt for the amicable option, that does not mean that there will not be complications.… Read More