How to Start a Divorce UK
Understanding the divorce process and what steps need to be taken is something people hope they will never have to think about. If the time comes for needing to start the divorce process, then we’re on hand to help.
Firstly, you will need to check that you are eligible to get divorced. We can let you know if you meet the criteria by considering your specific circumstances.
Free Initial Consultation
We understand that you’ll want to discuss your options and find out more about how we can help. We offer both appointments throughout the day and out of hours to accommodate our clients. We are happy to meet you at our offices across London, Essex or Kent. To find out more please Book Your Free Consultation, call us on 020 3753 4667 or email
Grounds for Divorce
When you apply for a divorce, you’ll need to prove that your marriage has broken down and cannot be saved.
A family solicitor can help you decide on which of the grounds for divorce you feel is suitable and discuss what evidence you’ll need to support your claim. They can also speak to your ex-partner and their solicitor, so you don’t have to.
Before Applying
Before you send in your application, you and your ex-partner should discuss the following:
- arrangements for looking after any children
- child maintenance payments for any children
- how to divide your money and property
You can usually avoid going to court if you agree about children, money and property and the reasons for ending your marriage, however, if you disagree on any points, we can advise you on the best way forward.
How to Apply
The Divorce Petition is prepared with your solicitor and we will discuss what needs to be included in the paperwork with you. It is always preferable for the parties to remain as amicable as possible to ensure that the divorce proceeds without delay or complication.
Why Choose Us
It is always advisable to contact an experienced family solicitor. That initial contact is a crucial step to ensure that you make an informed decision and know what is involved and how long the process will take. You need to feel ready to take that next step and be sure not to make any hasty decisions.
Contact our Family Solicitors
The right solicitor changes everything. Anglo Law Solicitors provides expert legal advice on Family Law and Divorce proceedings
Speak directly to a Family solicitor now on 020 3753 4667 or Book Your Free Consultation here.
We serve clients across the following areas
London areas - City of London, Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, Spitalfields, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Southwark, Bishopsgate, Canary Wharf, Islington & Highbury, Angel, Belsize Park, Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, Finchley.
Essex - Chigwell, Hainult, Woodford, Epping, Chafford Hundred, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Upminster, Grays.
Kent - Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, West Malling, Maidstone, Sevenoaks.
* “The court have a wide discretion when deciding what orders to make in relation to financial proceedings. In exercising their discretion, the court will take into full account the specific facts of the particular case in question. The court are guided by Section 25 criteria laid down by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. In deciding how the family assets are redistributed between divorcing couples or determining what happens to income generating assets, the court will always make reference to the guidelines of Section 25. Each case presented to the court is ultimately adjudicated on its own merits and the needs of any dependant children will always be the court’s main priority”.