DIVORCE AND FAMILY
How much will a divorce cost?
It varies greatly, depending on how complicated the case and how much husband and wife can agree about things.
What is the difference between a divorce and separation
A divorce is a procedure that goes through the courts and not only dissolves the marriage but also arranges the financial aspects relating to a divorce for example, property and pensions, and how the financial assets are to be split etc. A divorce can be applied for on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour of the other partner, adultery or can be applied for after a 2 year separation or if one party does not agree to a divorce you can still apply after 5 years.
A separation is where the parties agree to separate but not divorce at that time. A Separation Deed can be drawn up by a solicitor clarifying matters within the separation period.
We have children, how do we make arrangements for the children if we get divorced?
The court expects the parties involved to agree where the children will live and how each party has contact with the children. If this can be resolved between the two parties the court does not need to be involved. If you cannot agree then an application may have to be made to the court.
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