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Navigating a divorce is often challenging and overwhelming, but working with our divorce lawyers in Bournemouth means you’re in capable hands. Our family solicitors are accredited under the Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation, which guarantees expert guidance throughout the divorce process. We prioritise understanding your unique situation and aim to secure the best outcome for you. From handling sensitive conversations to negotiating financial settlements and child arrangements, we provide comprehensive support, ensuring a smoother transition to the next chapter of your life. Fill in our contact form today to get started.
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Family Lawyers for Divorce Proceedings
As of April 2022, the divorce process is now a lot simpler. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (2020) brings an end to separating couples blaming one another for the breakdown of their marriage, helping them instead to focus on the key practical decisions. Our expert divorce solicitors in Bournemouth will assist you on these matters, which include:
- Financial settlements
- Cohabiting arrangements
- Child arrangements
- Domestic abuse
The changes mean that a spouse, or a couple jointly, can now divorce by stating that their marriage has broken down irretrievably, and removes unnecessary finger-pointing at a time when emotions are already running high.
Additionally, it helps those who were previously locked into an unhappy marriage, or victims of domestic abuse, as the other party can no longer challenge the process, and further harm their victims or trap them in the relationship.
To submit your divorce application, we will work with you on making a statement of irretrievable breakdown. This declares your position as a petitioner that you wish your marriage or civil partnership to be dissolved. If you have been married for 1 year, the relationship has permanently broken down and the marriage is legally recognised in the UK, you should receive a conditional order, followed by the final order, declaring your marriage or civil partnership dissolved.
What does the Family Law Accreditation mean?
The Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation signifies that our Bournemouth based divorce solicitors possess specialised knowledge and expertise in family law, ensuring you receive top-tier legal assistance. This accreditation, which must be renewed every year, reflects our commitment to high standards and ethical practice, providing peace of mind that you’re working with professionals who are recognised for their proficiency and dedication in handling complex family matters.
In addition to the advice from our Divorce Solicitors in Bournemouth, you may also find the following websites useful:
FAQ’s
How long does it take to get divorced?
As of April 2022, you will need to wait for a minimum of 20 weeks between submitting your Conditional Order (formally known as the Decree Nisi) and the Final Order (formally known as the Decree Absolute). This is to give both parties time to reflect on their decision to divorce.
What about making child arrangements and splitting our finances?
We will make sure that these are settled before the Final Order is submitted. Especially where finances are concerned, because if this is not done before the marriage is dissolved, your ex-spouse can still claim your assets. To stop this from happening, we will submit a Clean-break Order.
Child arrangements can also be made, making it clear for both parties on their roles and obligations. Of course, where circumstances change in the future, and if needs be, we can submit the order again so that it reflects your new requirements.
