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Meeting with a family lawyer can be a daunting step to take, but knowing what the divorce process entails and how long it will take should help to ease any concerns you may have.
Your solicitor will need your original marriage certificate (a certified copy can be obtained if you no longer have this) and basic details about you and your partner, as well as taking some details as to why your marriage has broken down. They will put that information into a Petition for divorce and send it to the court with the fee which is currently £550.
It is extremely unlikely you will need to attend Court in person during the divorce process.
Once a petition for divorce is filed, your spouse will have a certain number of days in which to respond to the petition. If they don’t respond, your solicitor will need to prove your spouse has seen the papers and once that is done, you can complete the process.
The divorce will take around 6-10 months to conclude and during that time your solicitor will help you to finalise arrangements for any children and reach a financial settlement.
If you are considering separation or divorce, you can speak in confidence to the Harrowells' Family Law team who are happy to explain the process and issues involved so that you can make an informed decision on how to proceed.
Our articles are intended for general information purposes only and are not a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific circumstances. We are always very happy to discuss any plans, issues or concerns you may have and to clarify how we might be able to help. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of this article.
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