At Banner Jones Solicitors our expert Family Law teams in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Mansfield and Sheffield are here to guide you through the Divorce process step by step.
We know that you will have lots of questions about your specific circumstances but here is our basic guide to the divorce process so that you know roughly what to expect.
Remember, to start divorce proceedings you need to establish:
- That you have been married for more than a year
- That the English Court has the jurisdiction to divorce you
- That your marriage has "irretrievably broken down" supported by one of the five grounds for divorce
Divorce & Separation advice: what to do now
We help with all aspects of Family Law and especially divorce cases. Kelly Parks, Head of our Family Law team offers advice on what to do next.
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Court departs from the ‘sharing principle’ in a divorce settlement
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Why children come first in a divorce
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Complex Divorce Fact Sheet
We have developed a fact sheet to help you with the various decisions and issues that are dealt with during the divorce process.
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.
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
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.