Applying for Divorce
An application to divorce can be made either jointly or as an individual. At Vincents we can help you with this process. From issuing a petition for divorce through the step of applying for a conditional order. This is a document declaring that the court sees no reason that you cannot finalise your divorce at a later stage. That later stage is your application for a Final order.
A minimum of 6 weeks after the date of your conditional order, you can apply for a final order (This use to be called the Decree Absolute). This will finalise your divorce and you will no longer be legally married.
The whole process takes 6 months. Whilst some divorces are simple, some come with unforeseen problems that may extend that timetable. Whatever Vincents will advise and guide you through the process.
I've received a Divorce Petition, what should I do?
Where your spouse has filed for divorce against you, you should ordinarily receive the divorce application within 28 days of it being issued by the Court.
You must respond to the petition within 14 days. If you are unsure, we at Vincents can assist you.
Delaying the Final Order
In complex cases you may want to seek an agreement that the divorce process is delayed until all financial issues have been dealt with. Where an agreement is not forthcoming, you may need to apply to the Court asking for permission to delay. Again, Vincents can guide you on this.
For any enquiries regarding
Applying for Divorce
please contact our
Family Law Solicitors
department on
01772 555 176
Or
enquire online
here.