Ways to Get a Divorce

by Sarah Mellish

Many of us are mystified about the divorce process. It is normal to be stressed at the end of a relationship and to feel nervous about what lies ahead. The actual act of divorce, to finish a marriage, can be stressful, expensive and long. Nevertheless there are ways that you can decrease the stress, cost and time concerned. It must be mentioned that the road to be taken will vary significantly dependent upon the situation. Here's a guide to help understand the options available.

The partner asking for the divorce is often known as the 'petitioner'. The other partner is sometimes known as the 'respondent'. There is more information about <a href="http://www.harneywells.co.uk/wp-content/pdf/divorce.pdf">terminology, grounds and procedures</a> of divorce on their website..

The factors which can potentially make the divorce process more complex are..

1. There are children or money issues (e.g. A split of assets) involved.

2. The couple aren't agreed on the settlement.

3. The case involves complicated issues (for instance money abroad or held in trust).

If you and your ex partner are agreed about everything, and there aren't any kids or money issues involved, then there the process is quite straightforward and costs would be relatively low. Where kids or money are involved then cost, time and complexity increase a bit. In the majority of these cases a lawyer will be able to quote a fixed cost arrangement. This would possibly not be possible if the divorce is contested or if there are complicated issues involved.

Representing Yourself

If you want to represent yourself in court but need legal services during the course of proceedings then most family lawyers will provide advice meetings at a fixed hourly rate. Glaringly, if you fail to bring a factual matter to your lawyer's attention then they'll be unable to advise you on the consequences.

Reaching an Agreement

In all cases, the key to decreasing stress, time and expense is to ensure that you have reached agreement on matters with your ex partner before going to court. If both of you have not reached agreement then we would encourage you to use mediation or collaborative law to agree a settlement prior to going to court. It is much less expensive, quicker and easier to agree a settlment prior to going to court rather than utilizing the court to impose a settlement.



<a href="http://www.harneywells.co.uk">Harney &amp; Wells</a> is a Brighton firm of family lawyers specialising in <a href="http://www.harneywells.co.uk/how-to-get-a-divorce">divorce</a> and separation. They offer fixed price divorce fees. Their website has advice on divorce. They will offer a free half hour consultation.

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