A Complete Guide to Filing for a Divorce in the UK

Separating couples have to go through many inconveniences after deciding on a divorce. They have to reconsider their living arrangements, parenting responsibilities, and various other issues. Most countries have convoluted and lengthy prerequisites for divorces, which prevent many separated couples from officiating their divorce. Thankfully, the procedure for attaining a divorce in England is easy and convenient. If you fit the eligibility criteria mentioned below, you can apply for a divorce right away.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Marriage duration of at least one or more years.
   2. Permanent resident or domicile holder of the UK.
   3. A marriage recognized and registered in the UK.
   4. The end of your marital relationship.

The applicants who meet these criteria can get in touch with an expert divorce solicitor and apply for divorce following these steps.

Step 1:

The first step involves deciding on a reason for your divorce. The five grounds for a legal divorce in the UK include;

• Abandonment
• Infidelity
• Unacceptable conduct
• Living separately for two years (mutual consent required)
• Living separately for five years (consent not required)

A family law solicitor in Wembley can help you choose the reason that fits your condition, and you can move on to the next step.

Step 2:

To apply, you need to find your local divorce center using your postal code on the official government website. Submit a duly filled D8 Divorce Petition Form, along with your marriage certificate and a fee of £593 to the court.

Step 3:

For this step, you will need to provide the current address of your spouse. An acknowledgment form will be posted to this address along with your petition’s copy. Communicate with your spouse about this procedure and request them to sign and re-submit these documents within seven days.

Step 4:

If all the forms have been filled and all the legal requirements have been met, the court will issue decree nisi. Six weeks from this point, you can apply for the final decree (decree absolute) and complete the divorce process.

Wembley Solicitors can facilitate you and your family through this arduous process with the help of our expert judicial separation advice in Wembley. We can guide you every step of the way and reduce the expense and inconvenience involved in the divorce procedure. Click here to get in touch.