Divorce solicitors in London
Hodge Jones & Allen is a leading firm in London for divorce
solicitors. We have the ability and experience to deal with complex
and high value divorce and separation cases. If you are considering
getting a divorce, or you are currently going through a divorce, it
is important you seek advice from a specialist divorce
solicitor.
As well as conventional divorce proceedings, we also have
solicitors experienced in
collaborative family law, which can help couples resolve
matters more amicably, through discussion and negotiation. You
should also consider mediation, counselling and all other options
to save your marriage before you even decide to commence divorce
proceedings.
Divorce solicitors legal advice
If you are thinking about divorce proceedings, you should ensure
that you are fully informed of your options and the issues you are
likely to encounter through the process. As long as you have been
married for at least one year and you have basic grounds for
divorce, either partner of a marriage can apply for divorce to the
court in England and Wales.
Grounds for divorce
There is only one basic ground for a divorce - the irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage. The court will need evidence proving the
grounds for divorce. This can be one the following:
- adultery
- unreasonable behaviour
- desertion
- two years separation
- five years separation
The process of getting a divorce
Divorce law in England and Wales follows a chronological set of
steps with various documents completed and filed at Court.
Your evidence is set out in a document called a petition. If you
file for divorce you are called the petitioner and your spouse is
called the respondent. Issues tend to arise when documents
(petitions) are completed incorrectly or there is a disagreement
between the parties.
For detailed steps of getting a divorce and further information
please see our briefing notes below:
Our divorce solicitors at Hodge Jones & Allen in London will
complete all your paperwork on your behalf, providing advice and
guidance. We can, where necessary, handle all communication
with your partner and solicitors on the other side.
Experienced divorce lawyers
At Hodge Jones & Allen, our specialist divorce solicitors
have many years’ experience of helping people through the difficult
process of divorce and separation.
We ensure our clients have all the advice they need to get
through the process and begin rebuilding their lives. Our
solicitors can help you with: