Can I get a no fault divorce? Can I obtain the Decree Absolute before agreeing a financial settlement? Unfortunately, athough the Divorce. Dissolution and Separation Bil was introduced to the House of Commons earier in the year to enable no faut divorce it has not yet become law least 5 years before applying, even if your husband or wife disagrees you are about to start a divorce process. you will need your marmiage certficate and evidenoe of your identity to issue proceedings How much will it cost? You can obtain the Decree Absolute without a firancial settlement but in most instances it will not be advisable if your divorce is completed prior to a francial settlement being formalised and your former spouse dies or maries you wll no longer be their widow or next of kins for the purposes of inheritance or widows pension. Any appointment of you as an executor or beneficary in the Will will be void, This means that when you apply for a divorce, you need to prove that your mariage has broken down and cannot be saved. You need to support this by one of 5 facts Adultery Your husband or wile had sexual intercourse with someone else of the opposite sex and that you have not lved together for more than six months since finding out. Unreasonable behaviour- Your husband or wife has behaved in such a way that you cannot reasonably be expected to ive with them The court fee payable to issue a petition is 550. Gardner Leader offera free 30minute inital consultation and thereater afixed fee for straighttorward undefended divorce proceedings relating to a marage in England or Wales. How long will it take? There is a piot scheme alowing a selection of lawyers, to include Gardner Leader, to issue proceedings electronically online. The aim to provide a faster more efficient service for parting spouses The Court is currently digitalsing the dvorce process. It curently takes 6-9 months to complete a straightfonward dvorce but as technology improves the process wil be taster t is imperative to obtain specialist legal advice from the outset to protect the future of you and your children. Desertion Your husband or wite has left you for at least 2 years before you apply for divoroe. 2 years' separation You have been separated for at least 2 years before applying for divorce and you both agree to it 5 years' separation You have boen separated for at Stephanie Buckeridge Senior Associate-Family Team 01628 502883 s.buckeridge@gardner-leader.co.uk Gardner Leader oeo Can I get a no fault divorce? Can I obtain the Decree Absolute before agreeing a financial settlement? Unfortunately, athough the Divorce. Dissolution and Separation Bil was introduced to the House of Commons earier in the year to enable no faut divorce it has not yet become law least 5 years before applying, even if your husband or wife disagrees you are about to start a divorce process. you will need your marmiage certficate and evidenoe of your identity to issue proceedings How much will it cost? You can obtain the Decree Absolute without a firancial settlement but in most instances it will not be advisable if your divorce is completed prior to a francial settlement being formalised and your former spouse dies or maries you wll no longer be their widow or next of kins for the purposes of inheritance or widows pension. Any appointment of you as an executor or beneficary in the Will will be void, This means that when you apply for a divorce, you need to prove that your mariage has broken down and cannot be saved. You need to support this by one of 5 facts Adultery Your husband or wile had sexual intercourse with someone else of the opposite sex and that you have not lved together for more than six months since finding out. Unreasonable behaviour- Your husband or wife has behaved in such a way that you cannot reasonably be expected to ive with them The court fee payable to issue a petition is 550. Gardner Leader offera free 30minute inital consultation and thereater afixed fee for straighttorward undefended divorce proceedings relating to a marage in England or Wales. How long will it take? There is a piot scheme alowing a selection of lawyers, to include Gardner Leader, to issue proceedings electronically online. The aim to provide a faster more efficient service for parting spouses The Court is currently digitalsing the dvorce process. It curently takes 6-9 months to complete a straightfonward dvorce but as technology improves the process wil be taster t is imperative to obtain specialist legal advice from the outset to protect the future of you and your children. Desertion Your husband or wite has left you for at least 2 years before you apply for divoroe. 2 years' separation You have been separated for at least 2 years before applying for divorce and you both agree to it 5 years' separation You have boen separated for at Stephanie Buckeridge Senior Associate-Family Team 01628 502883 s.buckeridge@gardner-leader.co.uk Gardner Leader oeo