Divorce and family law

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What should I do before applying for divorce?

If you have decided that you want to end your marriage or civil partnership, it is a good idea to seek legal advice before doing so, so that you know where you stand and you understand the process. You can get a divorce or dissolution (for civil partnerships) after you have been married or in a civil partnership for 1 year.

Before making your divorce application, you must choose whether to do it on your own or apply jointly with your spouse.

You can apply alone in either of the following situations:

  • Your spouse disagrees that you should divorce
  • You think your spouse will not cooperate or respond to the court’s notifications

At each stage, you must confirm your intention to continue with the process.

To jointly apply for a divorce with your spouse, both of these conditions must apply:

  • Both of you agree that you need a divorce
  • You are not at risk of domestic violence

You can apply by post or online. At every stage of the divorce process, both of you must separately confirm your willingness to proceed with the application. If your spouse stops responding, you can continue with the application as an individual applicant.

Can you divorce without a reason?

Yes. A no-fault divorce does not require you to provide any reason for a divorce. You only need to confirm the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. You do not need to lay any blame on your partner before applying, and your spouse has little room to contest it.

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