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The Legal Steps Of Divorce / Dissolving A Civil Partnership
Step 1: The Divorce/ Dissolution Petition The following must apply to you: You must have been married or in a … Read More
Grounds For Divorce: A Handy Guide
Although campaigners have been working hard to reform the divorce law in England and Wales for some time now, no-fault … Read More
Filling In A Form E
The majority of our work at The Divorce Surgery involves assisting couples with negotiating a fair and amicable settlement of … Read More
Financial Disclosure & The Divorce Surgery
The majority of our work at The Divorce Surgery involves assisting couples with negotiating a fair and amicable settlement of … Read More
What Is A Clean Break?
We are often asked by our clients: what does a clean break in divorce mean? This blog will answer just … Read More
Will Marriage Story Spark A Debate About Family Justice?
Marriage Story, released recently on Netflix, is a compellingly accurate, often painful to watch, account of the fallout when a … Read More
What Does Conduct Mean In The Form E?
Many couples who complete their Forms E are frankly a little confused by the following text at part 4.4: “Bad … Read More
Do I Have To Go To Court To Get A Divorce?
In short, no. The court is an integral part of the process but you do not have to attend at … Read More
Can A Divorcing Couple Share One Lawyer?
Traditionally, when a marriage or civil partnership breaks down, each side instructs a lawyer to represent their interests when dividing … Read More
What Is The Divorce Surgery?
Founded by experienced and specialist family law barristers Samantha Woodham and Harry Gates, The Divorce Surgery has won awards for … Read More
What Are Child Arrangements?
When a relationship breaks down, are a number of difficult decisions have to be made. Where there are children involved, … Read More