Divorce process

What is involved in the divorce process, what you can agree between yourselves and when to involve solicitors and the Family Court

Examples of typical financial settlements in different divorce situations: an average young family, a short marriage, a rich couple, an elderly couple

Before 'no fault' divorce became the law on 6 April 2022, you had to show that your irretrievable marriage breakdown was based on one of five grounds

A summary of the key changes made to divorce law on 6 April 2022

The differences between marriage annulment and divorce: ‘void’ and ‘voidable’ marriages and how to apply for a decree of nullity

The most common divorce forms used for the divorce, financial settlements and childcare arrangements – what they are and where to find them

Divorce costs explained: family court fees, mediation and legal costs, who pays the divorce costs and what help may be available towards your costs

The differences between separation, judicial separation and divorce, using a separation agreement and when you might need legal advice

Key stages in the divorce process, from the initial divorce application through to the final order that ends the marriage

Mediation information and assessment meetings: when they are needed in childcare and financial arrangements disputes and what is involved