Divorce
Our divorce solicitors in Sheffield understand that going through a divorce is one of the hardest times in people’s lives. That’s why choosing the best solicitor can make all the difference. We have developed a reputation for excellent client service, offering our practical, friendly and sensible advice.
We aim to deal with your divorce with sensitivity, compassion and efficiency, to minimise to you the cost, stress and to support you throughout the process. We are here every step of the way and understand every family is different. We can advise you on the following:
- Fixed Fee divorce / pay as you go divorce
- Divorce involving financial settlements
- Complex divorce involving high net worth assets, pensions and inheritance
- Divorce involving children
- Collaborative divorce
Our divorce team have prepared a practical guide which you may find helpful or our flow chart simplifying the divorce procedure.
We know that finding the money to pay for the court fee can be a challenge, that’s why we will assess your income to see whether you may be entitled to a discount in your court costs.
Contact us to book your free initial appointment (30 minutes) via email by clicking here or call us on 0114 266 6660.
FAQs
If we divorce on the basis of 2 years separation is the process quicker/cheaper?
A divorce on the basis of two years’ separation is one achieved by agreement, rather than a ‘fault’ based divorce (i.e. adultery or unreasonable behaviour). The process is the same, however the petition is slightly more straightforward, and therefore it is not any quicker or cheaper than the alternatives. Getting divorced on the basis of having been separated for two years does not affect your financial claims arising from the marriage, although the change in your circumstances since separation may impact upon these claims.
Can I get a quickie divorce?
No, this is just a term coined by the tabloid media. The length of time which a divorce takes through the court process is usually the same for any of the “facts” of divorce, but when the divorce starts is dependent upon whether the parties wish to wait until after two years or five years’ separation or whether they wish to initiate proceedings immediately on adultery or from unreasonable behaviour. A straightforward uncontested divorce where both parties cooperate is likely to take the least amount of time to complete, but these can take longer where there are complicating factors.
Have I committed adultery if I am already separated?
If you are married (whether separated or not) and you have voluntary sexual intercourse with a person who is not your husband/wife, you have committed adultery.
