Is cohabiting really linked to lower divorce rates?
The short answer is – maybe. Researchers have been back and forth on the issue since the fifties, when it would have arguably been pretty scandalous for an unmarried couple to move in together. Back in those days, studies generally found that couples who cohabited before getting married were subject to a higher r...
Read moreThe D8 form and its importance in divorce proceedings
The Divorce Petition, also known as a D8 form, is the document that, following it having been completed and submitted to court, starts the divorce process. This form is a vital part of the process as it provides the court with all of the information it will require in order to administer the divorce such as the parties...
Read moreCan’t afford a divorce? Here’s what we advise
Have you been considering a divorce only to find yourself put off by the cost? You’re not alone. Solicitors can charge upwards of £400 per hour and the courts require a fee of £550 – plus the costs of renting/buying a new place to live, furnishings and so on can all add up, too. Whilst divorc...
Read moreDivorce rates will rise if fault’s removed, that’s the goal
Recently, a study conducted by pro-marriage group The Marriage Foundation discovered that the divorce rate in the UK is at its lowest in 30 years. Coincidentally, this finding was made within weeks of it having been announced that the UK government intended to discuss the possibility of introducing no-fault divorce to...
Read moreHow to get divorced if you married in another country
If you want to file for a divorce in England or Wales but you didn’t marry in either country, you can still file for and obtain a divorce from the courts that serve these nations. Irrespective of where your marriage took place, you can file for a divorce in either England or Wales if either party lives in or has...
Read moreWhat happens in a divorce if you commit adultery
If you’ve committed adultery and your spouse is filing for a divorce, it’s fair to say that you’ll probably be feeling anxious about how your actions will affect the divorce process. Society, after all, persistently and mercilessly chastises those who engage in infidelity so it’s understandable...
Read moreWhy enforcing shared parenting is a mistake
Earlier this week, I learnt that Italy’s coalition government intend to make a fundamental change to the country’s laws that, should it come to pass, will have a substantial effect on couples that separate or divorce: they intend to make shared parenting compulsory. On the face of things, many people vie...
Read moreIndia have criminalised the infamous ‘triple talaq’ divorce
Under Islamic law, a husband can all but immediately divorce his wife by saying the word ‘talaq’ (Arabic for divorce) three times whether in person, over the phone or even in written correspondence. Unsurprisingly, this is a highly contentious practice that typically draws criticism from several quarters. A...
Read moreDivorce settlement advice: don’t forget pensions
After a couple have made the decision to divorce, deciding on how they will divide their assets is likely to prove an extremely difficult task. It is, however, also an absolutely vital one with the money gleaned by each party certain to be used for a new home and anything else needed to effectively begin their lives an...
Read moreWhen can you apply for a divorce?
People that contact Quickie Divorce regularly ask us if they’re in a position to file for divorce. Essentially, they want to know if they meet the requirements needed in order to file for a divorce. This is a relatively easy question to answer; in order to be eligible for a divorce you must: Have been marri...
Read moreIs divorce law in England and Wales about to change?
Divorce in England and Wales could soon undergo a fundamental and, many would argue, long overdue change: the UK government are set to launch consultations which could lead to the introduction of no-fault divorce as well as prevent spouses that may disagree from contesting divorce applications. Currently, unless a c...
Read moreA few common divorce myths dispelled
A little knowledge, as they say, can be a dangerous thing – this is particularly true of divorce in England and Wales. There are numerous common myths surrounding divorce and, as these can prevent people from achieving fair settlements or from even pursuing a divorce altogether, we thought we’d dispel some...
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