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Grounds for No Fault Divorce Resources

With the new no fault divorce process, a couple can file for divorce once they have been married for at least 12 months. There is no need to apportion blame or fault, as was the case under the previous law when parties had not been separated for a period of over 2 years.

No fault divorce removes the need to prove one of the five facts of divorce (adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion of two years, separation of two years with consent to divorce and separation of five years without consent). Instead, only a statement of irretrievable breakdown will be needed.

At Banner Jones we have a team of expert no fault divorce solicitors who are highly experienced and will treat each case uniquely depending on your circumstances. Our family law specialists achieve solutions through confidential settlements and are always on hand to provide support through the divorce process. We have worked on many divorce cases and we know divorce can be a stressful time that why we ensure we are there to support you through the process.

Online Divorce - Advice, Pros and Cons

Online Divorce - Advice, Pros and Cons

Take a look at our advice and the pros and cons of Online Divorce. We are here for you every step of the way and can help finalise financial and childcare arrangements.

What happens to business assets during a divorce?

What happens to business assets during a divorce?

We know that divorce is not easy for anyone, but it can become even more complex when there are business assets involved.

Online divorce advice - the pros and cons

Online divorce advice - the pros and cons

We know that the speed and convenience of online divorce is appealing. This article explains when it is appropriate and when it is not.

Why do you need to change your Will when you divorce?

Why do you need to change your Will when you divorce?

Writing Wills during a marriage that leaves everything to each other upon death is very common, but what happens to that Will should you decide to end the marriage and get divorced?

Public Sector Pension Changes – what the delays mean for divorcing key workers

Public Sector Pension Changes – what the delays mean for divorcing key workers

When a couple divorces both parties must provide details of any pensions they own. The temporary suspension of providing pension pot values means couples may face a delay in finalising their financial arrangements as they cannot negotiate or be advised as to what would be a fair settlement without knowing the CETV of their pension fund.

Living together after separation

Living together after separation

Navigating divorce is difficult even in steady economic circumstances however, with financial climates changing, this can lead to unconventional methods such as remaining to live together once divorced.

 

Christmas expected to hit couples harder this year

Christmas expected to hit couples harder this year

Tough economic conditions and spiralling costs are expected to add to the pressure on couples facing the Christmas period.

Mediation Advice

Mediation Advice

Mediation is a process which helps people sort out issues that arise as a breakdown of their relationship. This guide helps to explain the process.

Financial Settlements Explained

Financial Settlements Explained

Kelly Parks, explains how a financial settlement works and what you can do to ensure that you get your fair share.

How to Tell Your Children That You Are Separating

How to Tell Your Children That You Are Separating

Going through a divorce or separation is hard at the best of times but is often even harder when there are children involved in the relationship.

Chronic Illness and Divorce

Chronic Illness and Divorce

Married couples will very often have used traditional wedding vows where they promise to support each through sickness and in health, however, a recent study has found that unfortunately chronic illness plays a significant role in the breakdown of a marriage. Statistics from a US study by the Journal of Health and Social Behaviour show that 75% of marriages afflicted with chronic illness end in divorce.

How cryptocurrency can fuel asset concealment in divorce

How cryptocurrency can fuel asset concealment in divorce

The popularity of cryptocurrency for investment purposes is likely to fuel a rise in asset concealment when couples part. 

No fault divorce- what are the changes?

No fault divorce- what are the changes?

You may well have heard in the news that the government are reforming the divorce process to introduce the so called ‘no fault divorce’ . This shall remove the element of fault and blame from the current divorce process and it is hoped that this will assist separating couples, making the court process less fraught and upsetting.

Choosing the right route for divorce

Choosing the right route for divorce

The ongoing pandemic has placed many pressures on our personal lives, with one in five relationships struggling to survive according to research by University College London.  It’s a further regrettable statistic from the past two years, but if divorce is inevitable, couples who work together to shape their separate futures are likely to have a more positive experience than couples who go into battle over financial and childcare arrangements.

Mistakes to avoid when negotiating a separation agreement

Mistakes to avoid when negotiating a separation agreement

If you have decided to separate from your partner, there are certain practicalities that you will need to work out together.  This can be done through a separation agreement.

FREE DIVORCE GUIDE

FREE DIVORCE GUIDE

Everything you need to know about no fault divorce.

This guide explains the no fault divorce process and covers the key points that anyone considering, or in the process of, a divorce should understand.

Pension sharing during a divorce

Pension sharing during a divorce

Pensions are often seen as a bit of a mystery, with many people not realising their true value, but in reality, your pension is probably one of your most valuable assets. It is usually the second largest asset in the marriage after the matrimonial home.  During a divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership, the value of your pension assets will have to be taken into account as part of the financial settlement process.

Taking Care of Yourself - A Guide to Managing Divorce in Sheffield

Taking Care of Yourself - A Guide to Managing Divorce in Sheffield

Divorce is a stressful time for anyone. This guide gives some great advice for anyone going through this particularly difficult time.

The Future of Divorce

The Future of Divorce

It has recently been announced that couples in England and Wales will eventually be able to file for a ‘no fault’ divorce, meaning that couples who simply grow apart, no longer have to find ‘blame’ to bring the marriage to an end. It is thought that this reform in divorce law will help to reduce family conflict and, in some cases, could speed up divorce proceedings. With these changes, alongside the introduction of the Ministry of Justice online divorce platform it is thought that divorce will become much quicker and easier for many couples in the future.

Understanding Cohabitation

Understanding Cohabitation

Cohabitation is the name given to unmarried couples living together. Whether you have previously been married, or are living with your first ‘partner’, you are called cohabitees. But what does this actually mean in practice, and what are your legal rights if anything were to happen to the relationship, or to either of you?

Dogs & Divorce: Is it a bone of contention?

Dogs & Divorce: Is it a bone of contention?

What do these ex-couples have in common – Cheryl & Ashley Cole, Liam Gallagher & Nicole Appleton, Ant McPartlin & Lisa Armstrong? Well, they have all argued over who should get the dog during their divorce.

What to do when a summer break becomes a summer break up?

What to do when a summer break becomes a summer break up?

When it comes to holidays, most people look to forward to spending time with their loved ones. We all need time to recharge and "get away from it all".
Are Pre-Nups Binding?

Are Pre-Nups Binding?

Just how binding are Pre-nuptial Agreements in the British Courts? Well a recent ruling of the High Court on a French ‘pre-nuptial agreement’ pretty much spells it out.

Court departs from the ‘sharing principle’ in a divorce settlement

Court departs from the ‘sharing principle’ in a divorce settlement

In a ruling in the June of 2017, the courts followed an increasing trend for financial settlements of divorcing couples to reflect more accurately the contributions that each partner made to the marriage.

Why children come first in a divorce

Why children come first in a divorce

During a break up, being fair and civilised to each other is often the best you can hope for, but when there are children involved emotions need to be set aside.

Practical Advice - Taking Children Abroad After Separation

Practical Advice - Taking Children Abroad After Separation

Planning ahead is important for most family holidays, but if you are looking to take your children abroad and you have separated or divorced, then the sooner you prepare this, the better.

Court reform gives stronger protection for victims and witnesses

Court reform gives stronger protection for victims and witnesses

Vulnerable victims and witnesses will no longer have to appear in court under new plans to roll out pre-trial evidence sessions.

Guide to Getting Through Divorce in Sheffield

Guide to Getting Through Divorce in Sheffield

Are you local to Sheffield and are going through a tough time during a divorce or separation? Our family law solicitors have created a guide of things to do in Sheffield to keep you busy and get you back on your feet during this time.

Divorce and Separation

Divorce and Separation

Family Law: Divorce - The Banner Jones Process.

Children & Separation Guide

Children & Separation Guide

Getting through a divorce or separation is hard at the best of times but is often even harder when there are children involved in the relationship. Use our helpful guide for tips on explaining the situation to the children.

Divorce Survival Tips

Divorce Survival Tips

We’ve enlisted the help of some local relationship counsellors in Sheffield to provide you with some survival advice to help get you through a divorce.

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