Family: Divorce and Separation

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Whether or not you have decided to end your marriage or partnership, seeking advice can help clarify what to do. We can advise on what facts can be used to obtain a divorce or dissolve a civil partnership and the procedure involved. Most divorces proceed undefended and can be dealt with without a court hearing. Seeking early advice on divorce can help ensure that the divorce proceeds straightforwardly.

1. Grounds for divorce:

The ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage as a result of any of the following:
(i) Unreasonable Behaviour
(ii) Two years separation with consent of the other party
(iii) Adultery
(iv) Desertion
(v) Five years separation

2. Divorce procedure: click here for an explanation of the process.

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