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If you are a parent of a child and have been asked to attend a Meeting Before Action with social services, you will automatically qualify for legal aid. Equally, if you are the parent of a child or children who are the subjects of care proceedings issued in court, you will automatically qualify for legal aid. If you are a grandparent or family member, you may qualify for legal aid, in which we can discuss your options with you in more detail.

Children must be taken into account when proceeding with a divorce, and this may be a relatively emotional element of the proceedings. It is important that you can find practical, workable solutions in disputes over children that often arise. It is better for any disputes about children to be resolved voluntarily, however it may sometimes be necessary for a court to make an order in relation to the dispute at hand. This may range from a child arrangement order, to a prohibited steps order; we can discuss the potential outcomes of your specific situation to ensure you understand your rights in relation to your children.

There is no specific time limit by which the finances must be settled, though if you can come to a conclusion together, this will make proceedings less complicated. However, a delay in making a financial application may affect the amount you are awarded and could complicate the situation. We are committed to ensuring the best outcome for your individual circumstances and work to resolve matters as swiftly and efficiently as possible.

There is now a no-fault divorce system operating in England and Wales. This means you do not have to provide a reason for divorce, only a statement that your marriage has irretrievably broken down.

We do offer services regarding the dissolution of civil partnerships. The divorce proceedings for those entered into a same-sex marriage will remain the same as heterosexual marriages.