How do I obtain a divorce?
The most advisable way is to seek advice from a solicitor as a divorce petition must be presented to court in a certain format and must contain certain wording that is acceptable to the court.

Will a divorce mean I have to go to court?
No. attendance at court is unnecessary unless the person responding to the divorce wants to defend the divorce petition lodged at court (this is quite rare).  Attendance at court is required if financial proceedings need to be resolved by the court.

How long does a divorce take?
A straightforward divorce (not including resolution of financial matters can take between 4-6 months.

What are ancillary relief proceedings?
When couples divorce, issues such as money held as equity in the home, savings, pensions and any other assets need to be divided, this can be a difficult and complicated process and in the absence of agreement as to distribution of these assets the Court is sometimes forced to make a decision as to distribution.  The financial element of divorce is therefore known as ancillary relief. 

We aim to achieve settlement without the need to issue proceedings as court can be costly and lead to delay.  We would aim to reach settlement through negotiation and mediation.


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