Category: Divorce Solicitor

You have been through the divorce, the mediation, and all of the assets and finances have been settled.

Is that the end of it? No.

When you complete a financial arrangement order, a child maintenance agreement or spousal maintenance agreement, it is highly likely that in a year’s time, your circumstances will change for better or potentially for worse.

So, with that in mind, when you apply for a divorce, it is worth knowing all of the legal implications that can occur post-separation, so you can be prepared in advance on what to expect.… Read More

When you and your former spouse are looking to legally separate, whether it is through traditional divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership, in the UK, this is a tricky process. Therefore, you will need to seek legal advice and guidance from a solicitor who is trained in both divorce and family matters that are likely to occur following a divorce.… Read More

Do you want to start the divorce process? You will need a bit of legal help!

When you come to our team at Prentice Family Law, our divorce solicitors in Guildford will make your separation as easy as we can, minimising stress to you and any children you have and will treat your case with compassion and care.

Do you want to know a bit more about the process before calling us?… Read More

An enormous change in divorce law in the UK took place on April the 6th 2022 relating to the ability to divorce your partner with a no-fault divorce. The largest change to the process itself was that of the introduction of a joint application.

In short, this means that instead of one of the members of the marriage applying for divorce, you and your former spouse are now both able to.… Read More

It’s often said that half of all marriages in the United Kingdom end in divorce. While this may be true, it doesn’t mean that everyone who gets divorced is a failure. Many people get divorced and are perfectly content with the decision.

There are several myths about divorce that continue to circulate, even though they have been debunked time and time again.… Read More

You have probably heard of prenuptial agreements in Hollywood movies or on TV shows.

But this premarital agreement is becoming more common in the United Kingdom, with more couples asking legal teams about having this completed before they walk down the aisle or agree to a civil partnership.

As dedicated divorce solicitors in Weybridge, our team at Prentice Family Law is always on hand to discuss prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements with our clients.… Read More

When the majority of people are planning their wedding day, they are not considering the possibility that their marriage may end in divorce. This is a good thing! But, it can make the entire process seem a bit distant and complex, even though as many as 1 in 10 marriages in the UK end this way.

In April 2022, a new law was passed introducing no-fault divorces, which changed the names of the pieces of paperwork required to undertake a divorce, as well as removing the blame element.… Read More

If you have seen any movie or soap opera relating to divorce, then you could be forgiven for assuming that when a couple separates, the assets are divided 50/50.

But that is not the case;l and in the UK, many things may impact how any shared assets are divided, including areas such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, bankruptcy and child maintenance.… Read More

Since March 2022, there has been a change to divorce law in the UK, and now you can apply for a no-fault divorce. This is exactly what it sounds like; unlike previous divorce law, you no longer need to have one of the five reasons to divorce your partner. Now a divorce can simply be because you and your partner no longer love each other or have grown apart.… Read More

When you are going through a divorce, if you have children, they will be at the forefront of your mind during the process.

Many people who divorce can reach amicable agreements relating to their children and will usually divide their time with them over weekends and school holidays. But, if you are new to the world of divorce and child custody or access, you will have some questions, which our team is happy to answer.… Read More