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When we need something done – whether it be putting up some shelves, a spot of gardening, touching up scuffed walls or anything else – we can always save money by doing it ourselves. Sometimes, this makes sense. We can all mow our lawn, for example. At other times, though, trying to get something done without the help of a professional is a false economy. Things like landscaping your o

Living separately for a period of more than five years is one of five grounds for divorce. It can therefore be used to prove that a marriage has broken down and that there is no reasonable chance of the couple in question reconciling. Unlike two-year separation, divorces citing five-year separation do not require the consent of both parties. As a result, five-year separation is a ground that is

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-divorce arrangements – on how they can both maintain a civil relationship and sh

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 people get a divorce without even considering their finances. A small minority of

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. Combine this with the fact that the outcome of these discussions will have a s

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 spouse need to agree to a divorce This the first, and most important, hurdle

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 the face of things, the term appears to be self-explanatory: they’re diff

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. Rather, they will be discussing the prospect of removing fault from divorce proceedi

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 one another and cement their legal rights had no other option for nigh on a decad

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 you talk to your husband/wife before doing anything. Find/replace your marri

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 is going to be straightforward and therefore significantly cheaper. If there is

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 out of love, but we’re not together anymore. I don’t know. It might