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Divorce Lawyers, for all the ire that they reserve for online divorce providers and their persistent claims that only they should be trusted to administer divorces, make a surprisingly large number of mistakes; one of which is their contention that adultery which takes place following a couple having separated  is a legally valid reason upon which to file for divorce. Yes, their claims that any individual that has sex with a third party whilst they’re still married to their spouse is committing an act of adultery is correct – no one is denying that – but an act of adultery that takes place post-separation cannot be cited for one simple reason: it cannot possibly be the reason for the couple in question having separated. When filing for a divorce on the grounds of adultery or unreasonable behaviour every incident that the petitioner relies upon must have taken place within the six months period that preceded the date of separation. Anything which occurs after separation is moot; it’s that simple. In spite of this, Quickie Divorce regularly assists customers who, having received legal advice, wish to end their marriages and are convinced that these grounds are sufficient. Inevitably, we inform them that different grounds must be used and assist them appropriately. So as to avoid any confusion, the purpose of this article is not to discourage anyone that may be seeking legal advice before instructing us – we actually recommend that you do. It is, instead, to advise anyone that receives legal advice to take said guidance with a pinch of salt and, above all else, seek and consider a second opinion.