Divorce
Find out the grounds of divorce and what support you can receive
The breakdown of a relationship can be incredibly stressful and difficult for anyone to go through, especially if there are children involved.
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Grounds for Divorce
There are five main grounds for divorce:
- Unreasonable behaviour
- Adultery
- 2 years separation (both parties must agree to divorce based on this fact)
- Desertion for 2 years
- 5 years separation (both parties don’t need to agree)
Initiating a Divorce
An important first step in any divorce is seeking legal guidance to see what is best suited to you and your family. Divorce proceedings can be complicated, not only with the dissolution of the marriage, but also organising your finances, possessions and Child Arrangement Orders.
The Family Law team at Mullis & Peake LLP are hugely experienced and are able to guide you through this difficult time, providing a sympathetic and pragmatic approach, tailored to your situation.
Family and Divorce Law Enquiry
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Do you need help with the following?
- Divorce
- Financial Claims for Property and maintenance
- Pre-marital (pre-nuptial) Settlements
- Mediation in relation to all family disputes
- Pensions on Divorce
- Domestic Violence (injunctions)
- Child Arrangements, who will your child live with and how often will both parents spend time with them
- Relocation Orders, can your ex move away with your children?
- Financial provisions orders specifically for children
- Surrogacy and parental responsibility agreements
You can have a free consultation of up to 40 minutes if you are a new client in the family department. Please call 01708 784000 to book an appointment. Come and meet us and see what we have to offer.
Alternatively, request a call back to have one of our team contact you at a time that suits.
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Jessica is an Associate Solicitor and has specialised in family law throughout her career
Sally qualified as a solicitor in 1994 and has always specialised in family law.
