What’s the best way to divorce if you have children?
For a parent nothing – absolutely nothing – is more important than the wellbeing of their children. This means that, when parents decide to divorce, they carefully consider how they can lessen the negative impact it will have on their children. More often than not, though, they focus on their post-divorc...
Read moreCan you claim your partner’s pension after a divorce?
When a couple gets a divorce, it’s vital that their assets are divided fairly. Both of the people involved will need to use a substantial proportion of what they earnt throughout their marriage in order to make vital purchases such as a new place to live, furnishings etc. Surprisingly, though, a large number of p...
Read moreDo you have a right to your partner’s pension in a divorce?
We’ve all heard that divorce is less expensive if both parties agree, but this is only true if those involved agree not just on the decision to end their marriage but how to divide their assets, too. Dividing assets is a difficult task. Tensions are high and already tender egos have put people on the defensive...
Read moreFind out if can you get a divorce online here
So, you’re considering an online divorce and you want to know if you’re eligible. You’re in luck: this article will tell you what requirements need to be met, which ones we’d strongly recommend and which ones you don’t need to worry about. Essential for an online divorce You and your...
Read moreIrreconcilable differences and divorce proceedings in the UK
If you’ve been considering filing for a divorce in the UK, then you’ve probably done some research and will almost certainly have come across the term irreconcilable differences. What you’re unlikely to have found, though, is what this means within the context of a divorce application in the UK. On...
Read moreHow to get a no-fault divorce in the UK
Here at Quickie Divorce, we’re regularly asked when it will be possible to obtain a no-fault divorce. Our response is always the same: you can now. Whilst the media have portrayed upcoming consultations as being arranged so that the government may consider introducing no-fault divorce, this is inaccurate. Rath...
Read moreCan you dissolve a civil partnership online
For many years, same-sex couples were unable to marry and were able to become civil partners only. This changed in 2014 when the Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 came into force and couples are now legally allowed to elope regardless of their spouse’s gender. Couples that wished to express their devotion to o...
Read moreHow to start divorce proceedings
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to start divorce proceedings in England and Wales: Talk to your spouse If you and your spouse both want a divorce, getting one is much easier. When one party does not want the marriage to end, they can delay or even prevent one entirely so it’s advisable that yo...
Read moreYou need to know these divorce-based money-saving tips
It’s important to keep track of your finances so, after you’ve decided to pursue a divorce, determining how you can ensure it costs as little as possible should be your first consideration. The overall cost of divorce differs greatly depending on circumstances. If the divorce is uncontested, the process...
Read moreSeparation or divorce, what’s best for you and your family
Just one year after they tied the knot, rap royalty Cardi B and Offset have split and publicly announced their separation. Cardi took to Instagram to tell her followers the news, explaining “Things just haven’t been working out between us for a long time and it’s nobody’s fault. I guess we grew...
Read moreGet help with court fees for divorce if you’re disabled
When filing for a divorce, the party that submits the required documents must pay the courts a fee of £550 – a significant fee, particularly when you consider that all that it covers are administrative costs and that the applicant will not receive any support from court staff in return. Fortunately, if you&...
Read moreWhy cheating on your partner and contesting the divorce is a bad idea
Family law group ‘Resolution’, which was formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association (SFLA), is an organisation of 6,500 family lawyers and other professionals who strive to take a constructive approach to family law. They put an emphasis on non-confrontational methods of mediation and campaign...
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