What are the pitfalls of doing your own divorce?
Doing your own divorce can potentially save you money but it also has several drawbacks. Being a legal procedure, there are certain steps which must be followed to the letter and, whilst there is a considerable amount of information and advice available, both online and offline, for people pursuing their own divorce...
Read moreAnother five examples of unreasonable behaviour
Our last two posts on acceptable examples of unreasonable behaviour have proven so popular that we thought we’d provide you with another five common examples that’re certain to be accepted as part of any divorce application: Flirting with other people Whilst some people are ok with their spouses flirt...
Read moreWhy divorcees are dishonest
According to a recent survey, more than a third of people that file for a divorce will include false information in their divorce petitions in order to ensure their applications are approved by the courts. The research, conducted by a firm of solicitors, revealed that 14% of Petitioners falsely claimed that the Resp...
Read moreWho should get what in a divorce settlement?
When it comes to a divorce, deciding on the facts you wish to use, agreeing contact and custody arrangements for your children and starting a new life in a new home are just a few of the difficulties people face. None of these, though, are quite as problematic as the need to divide property, pensions, savings and other...
Read moreHow to reclaim your divorce court fee
Have you recently filed for a divorce and paid the full filing fee only to later discover that you’re eligible to a remission? Don’t worry – you can claim it back, and the process is very straightforward; the only caveat being that you’ll need to claim it back within three months of you having p...
Read moreDo you have to pay the court fee when getting a divorce?
If you’ve been researching divorce in England and Wales, you may have already come across one particularly bad piece of news: you’ll need to pay a fee to the court – and it can be as much as £550! There is some good news, however: it’s possible you won’t need to pay the full fee. Ind...
Read moreHow do you get divorced?
‘How do you get divorced?’ is one the most common divorce-related queries typed into search engines with hundreds of people looking it up every day. As a result, we thought we’d answer it and dispel a few common myths in the process. You go through a legal process In order for a married couple t...
Read moreDivorce more likely following an expensive wedding
Couples that choose to spend more on their weddings are more likely to divorce than those that opt for a more frugal day, a study has revealed. The research was conducted by economics professors Francis-Tan and Hugo M Mialon who studied the information of 3,000 married or previously married couples located in the Un...
Read moreCould a sleep divorce save your marriage?
Modern life, it would seem, is bereft of pitfalls that consistently afflict us all: we eat too much sugar and fat; we spend too much time on our electronic devices; we don’t get enough exercise; we work too hard and so on. Correct or not, the general consensus seems to suggest that our lifestyle choices are persi...
Read moreDivorce advice: why you shouldn’t change the locks
Our homes are nigh-on always our most valuable and vital possession. As a result, when a couple separates, should one spouse remain in the matrimonial home, they’re often overly keen to protect it from their husband/wife. As a result, Quickie Divorce are frequently asked whether or not the remaining party can cha...
Read moreWhat’s the easiest way to divorce when you have children?
When you become a parent, your world changes in the most fundamental way imaginable. You’re no longer inclined to prioritise your needs above those of all others; any desire to be irresponsible melts into the ether; you become dedicated to one purpose and will prioritise it over all others: ensuring that your children...
Read moreWhy you can’t rush a Quickie Divorce
Just over a week ago, it was reported that infamous former glamour model Katie Price intended to divorce her current husband, Kieran Hayler, due to adultery. This is not something that we would deem worthy of a blog post (celebrity divorces are common tabloid, after all), but something about this story made it stand ou...
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