Divorce

Select An Area... Overview When Can I Get A Divorce? How do I get a divorce? Do I have to tell the Court why I want a divorce? Adultery - Do I have to name the other person? Unreasonable behaviour - How bad does it have to be? Separation with consent - What if he will not agree? Do I have to live in this country to get a divorce here? What if I got married abroad? Will I need a solicitor? Will I have to attend a Court Hearing? How much will the divorce cost? Will I need my Marriage Certificate?

Will I Need A Solicitor?

You don't have to have a solicitor but many people prefer to for several reasons:

• To ensure they have independant professional advice.
• To share the strain of the divorce process.
• To avoid the hassle of doing it yourself.

You will also find it useful to have some legal advice before starting proceedings if:

• You do not know whether you have grounds for a divorce.
• Your husband or wife is not likely to agree to a divorce.
• You have not agreed with your husband or wife who the children should live with.
• You have not agreed about any financial support for the children or yourself, or about any property.

The court will give you the forms you need and tell you what to do next. The forms are free.

Please be aware that court staff are not solicitors and they cannot give legal advice or answer questions such as whether you have proper grounds for a divorce.

The articles on legal topics published in these pages are for interest only and are necessarily general in their terms. You should not act (or refrain from acting) on the basis of the information given without specific advice, as the principles and laws concerned may change, and their application will vary according to the particular circumstances.