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Under the new no fault divorce process, there is a minimum timeframe of 26 weeks between submitting an application for divorce/dissolution and a final Order being granted bringing the marriage/civil partnership to an end. This means that you cannot apply to finalise your divorce/dissolution before 26 weeks from the date of the application. However, the time it takes to actually get divorced or dissolve your civil partnership can depend on a number of factors. If there are finances to resolve, or arrangements for children to be discussed, in some situations the timescale may be slightly longer. It is always worthwhile seeking legal advice about the process for divorce or dissolution and Rowlinsons Solicitors can help at any stage of the process. Please telephone 01928 735333 and ask to speak to the Family Department.

Financial matters are not automatically considered in divorce or dissolution applications. However once a divorce or dissolution application is issued, it may be possible for either party to pursue an application for a Financial Settlement Order. This application may be pursued at any stage until a final financial order is made, even after a final divorce/dissolution order is made. It is important therefore to be aware of these potential financial settlement claims when dealing with divorce or dissolution proceedings. There are certain situations where you may not be able to apply for a Financial Settlement Order, for example if you have remarried before starting the application process. If you are separating, or you are going through a divorce/dissolution, it is important to seek independent legal advice about the financial settlement options. Rowlinsons Solicitors can help with you, and you can telephone 01928 735333 and ask to speak with the Family Department.

Separating parties are always encouraged to try and negotiate a financial agreement themselves, whether with the help of a Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer or Mediator. To help you reach an agreement, your Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer or Mediator will usually ask you both to exchange your financial information. It is important before entering into discussions or agreements about financial matters to ensure you have had full financial information so that you can make a properly informed decision. It is also important to take independent legal advice to make sure that any settlement you are considering is fair and reasonable. If an agreement can be reached, this can be recorded in a final binding Consent Order. If this is not done, either party could still pursue their financial settlement claims at any point in the future, even after the final stage of divorce/dissolution. If you would like help with a financial settlement or you want to know what you might be entitled to, please telephone Rowlinsons Solicitors on 01928 735333 and ask to speak with the Family Department.

In most situations, it is not usually necessary for either party in a divorce to physically attend Court if the divorce is agreed. If the divorce is contested, or if there are issues of costs or other complicating features, then sometimes it is necessary for the parties to physically go to Court. Separate from the divorce process, it might however be necessary to go to Court to deal with the financial side of the separation. That will again depend on whether you and your partner are able to reach an agreement or not.

Family mediation is an alternative way for separating couples and families to resolve disputes and difficult issues in an amicable way. Mediation works by helping people who have decided to separate or divorce or who are trying to deal with changes in family relationships to talk things through. A trained, independent third party mediator is instructed to meet with you both to help reach a resolution without conflict. All sorts of things can be discussed at mediation, such as arrangements for the children, financial and money matters or arrangements about living in the home. Mediation helps you make informed decisions, and provides somewhere safe and neutral to talk calmly and privately. Mediation is voluntary and confidential, and can often be more cost effective and quicker than court processes. For more information about mediation, or to organise a initial no obligation call with a trained mediator, telephone Rowlinsons Solicitors on 01928 735333 and ask to speak with the family department.