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Advice can be provided in relation to drawing up either a Pre-nuptial or Cohabitation Agreement, prior to getting married or deciding to live together, to alleviate the stress if the relationship does end in the future.

We are here to assist and advise you on options available in bringing the relationship to an end. This includes:

Divorce

This is the process to bring your marriage to an end. Usually all matters between the parties e.g. housing and finances, arrangements for the children, etc. are dealt with at the same time. In some circumstances there may be good reasons for not finalising the divorce until all matters are resolved. The procedure of the divorce itself is relatively straightforward. The delays tend to lie in resolving the related problems e.g. where to live, who will the children live with and money related matters.

Judicial Separation

This does not end the marriage but it does end the duty to live together. Judicial Separation is usually used where one party has a religious objection to divorce or where the parties have not been married for a year.

Financial Relief

The financial aspect within the divorce process is called 'Financial Relief'. Sometimes these matters are settled by agreement between the parties without going to Court, either with or without the involvement of solicitors. Both parties should however always seek independent legal advice about any proposed settlement. It is normally sensible to have the agreement written down as a binding agreement i.e. sealed Court Order. If an agreement cannot be reached, it is possible to apply to the Court to ask the Court to decide what order is appropriate.