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As we all know, the process of ending a marriage isn’t easy. Rarely, though, is it difficult because one person wants a divorce and the other doesn’t – the vast majority of separated couples tend to agree that they should pursue a divorce. Instead, it is dividing things like properties, savings, pensions and agreeing living arrangements for children that are most likely to cause

Early in 2019, it was announced that the process of applying for a divorce in the UK would be changing. It’s not yet known when these changes will come into effect, but they will represent the biggest changes to divorce law since the Matrimonial Clauses Act of 1973. You can find a summary of the most significant changes that are expected below: The accepted reasons for divorce will change

A few months ago, it was announced that the UK would be introducing legislation that would remove fault from the divorce process. In other words, when filing for a divorce, it will no longer be necessary for the filing party (the Petitioner) to blame the Respondent (the spouse not making the application) by stating that they have either committed adultery or behaved unreasonably if they have been

In an increasingly globalised world, more and more people than ever now live in their non-native countries. As a result, we’re regularly contacted by expats enquiring about whether an English or Welsh court will be able to grant them a divorce. Jurisdiction (a term used to describe when an authority can deal with a matter) is often quite straightforward as far as divorce law is concerned.

When both parties consent to a divorce, the process is much easier. Whilst there are instances where consent is vital, and it is therefore strongly recommend that it is sought before filing, there are also those where obtaining consent before starting the divorce process is, whilst still advisable, far from absolutely necessary. When consent is essential If the reason for the divorce being s

Under certain circumstances, one spouse can divorce their husband/wife without them knowing. If spouses are estranged, unaware of where each other live and one attempts to find the other’s address but is unsuccessful following a comprehensive search, they may be allowed to end their marriage without the other party’s knowing – provided the divorce relies on the grounds of deserti

Quickie Divorce offer several packages ranging in price from £37 to £167. In addition, a filing fee of £550 is payable to the courts, though you could have this reduced or even waived entirely. You can find out if you can get help with the court fee for a divorce here. Each of our packages include different features and are designed to meet the needs of various customers who a

Have you been looking into the divorce process in the UK? If you have, you’ll certainly have encountered the terms ‘Petitioner’ and ‘Respondent’. These terms are used to describe the roles each spouse will play throughout their divorce as it progresses through the courts – but how are they defined and what will each spouse actually need to do in order to get a d

It’s official: after years of cajoling, hinting and, well… harassment from those working within the field of family law, the government has relented, and no-fault divorce will soon be available within the UK. Following this announcement, Quickie Divorce have been inundated with calls from people wanting to know if they should wait until the law has changed before they file for thei

Once a divorce has been finalised, many people want to revert back to their maiden name as soon as possible. In spite of this, a surprisingly large number of people keep their married name. Not because they want to, but because they don’t know what they’ll need to do in order to officially revert back to their former surname. The good news is that changing your name post-divorce is

It’s more than likely your biggest asset so, if you and your spouse are separating or divorcing, you’re probably concerned about what’s going to happen to your home. During what is already a very difficult period, such concerns can bring about discomfort and anxiety. In fact, our team are contacted by people who, having made the decision to divorce/separate, want to know which pa

To some, the question ‘who gets custody of the dog after a divorce?’ will be deeply trivial; the divisions of assets such as property, savings and pensions are, they’d argue, key to a settlement and everything else is superfluous. To others, the destination of the family pet is more important than anything. Herein lies the rub: a dog, cat, goldfish or any other pet is, within