One of the most frequently asked questions during divorce proceedings in the UK is, “Who pays for the divorce?” As of April 2025, the standard divorce application fee is £612, and it is typically paid by the person who initiates the divorce, known as the applicant. However, if you’re filing…
Prenuptial agreements (prenups) are used by couples who want to clarify their respective financial rights and obligations prior to marriage. Prenups detail how a couple’s assets will be divided in the event of a divorce, limiting the potential for conflict over who gets what. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach, which…
While the circumstances surrounding a divorce may be different for every separating couple, the standard process will typically remain the same. It is important to have a clear understanding of what the divorce procedure involves so that you know what to expect and what the anticipated timeline will be. Our…
Many couples question whether it is worth making a divorce application if a marriage will automatically dissolve after a certain period of separation. On the surface, an automatic divorce would seem like a simple solution. However, there is no such thing as an automatic divorce in the UK, which means…
Divorce is rarely straightforward. Therefore, it is understandable that many people considering a divorce want to establish whether they can streamline the process, keeping time, money, and stress to a minimum. The desire for a quick and easy divorce means that searches for online divorce applications are common. That also…
While marriage is a wonderful celebration of a couple’s love and commitment to one another and is seen as the next natural step in many relationships, it is important to remember that it is also a legal arrangement. By extension, that means marriage usually comes with certain benefits. Exactly what…
Divorce can be a challenging experience at the best of times. So, it’s understandable that you would want to be sure that the process is as straightforward, efficient, and quick as possible. Unfortunately, there are often several factors at play which could mean that a divorce takes longer than you…
A Mesher order is a court order that deals with the family home after a divorce. It is essentially an order for a deferred sale, with the property remaining in the couple’s joint names until a trigger event occurs. Taking its name from the family whose case first established the…
There are various stages to the divorce process in England and Wales. Regardless of whether you are making a sole or joint application, you will always need to apply to the courts for a Conditional Order (formerly referred to as a Decree Nisi). Conditional Orders in divorce are an important…
The process of making a divorce application involves several steps, culminating in a Final Order being issued by the courts. Final Orders represent a critical point in divorce proceedings. A Final Order legally confirms that a divorce is complete. Given the importance of Final Orders, it is vital to understand…
What, actually, is marriage? This is going to seem unromantic but, the reality is, marriage is a legal arrangement. The wedding is where you have the lovely dress, friends and family celebrating, big cake, first dance and the rest of it, but marriage is a legally binding contract. What changes…
Whilst the law for divorce is becoming much clearer in offering no fault divorce from 6th April 2022, the financial implications of divorce still remain a complex area of law to navigate. And given the ease with which a couple will be able to apply for a divorce under the…