Divorce Law: Expert Legal Guides for Navigating Separation in the UK

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How to find out if someone is divorced?
How to find out if someone is divorced?

Published on 10/07/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

There are several reasons why you may want to find out if someone is divorced. Perhaps you are a genealogist looking into someone's ancestry? Maybe your partner appears to be hiding something about their relationship history,

How to find out if someone is divorced?
Divorce: How much of your husband’s pension are you entitled to?
Divorce: How much of your husband’s pension are you entitled to?

Published on 10/07/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

There is no way of finding out how much pension you would be entitled to in the divorce. So how do you know how much pension you are entitled to? How do you find out that information? Pensions count as a joint marital asset in the UK, and this should be split equally during a divorce. 

Divorce: How much of your husband’s pension are you entitled to?
Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?
Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?

Published on 08/03/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

A marriage's dissolution is always a massive test of character for the parties involved – challenging their emotional strength. It can be challenging to deal with, and you must be able to run to your divorce solicitor 

Getting divorced! Questions to ask your solicitor?
Simplified Divorce vs Ordinary Divorce in Scotland
Simplified Divorce vs Ordinary Divorce in Scotland

Published on 25/01/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

When you get married or enter into a civil partnership, you enter a partnership with specific legal obligations. However, for some, ending the marriage is the only remaining option.

Simplified Divorce vs Ordinary Divorce in Scotland
How does the court decide who gets the house in a divorce?
How does the court decide who gets the house in a divorce?

Published on 04/01/2021, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

For many divorces, the family home is the largest asset that needs to be divided, and it can often play a substantial role in both parties being able to move on financially.

How does the court decide who gets the house in a divorce?
Divorce on the Grounds of Unreasonable Behaviour!
Divorce on the Grounds of Unreasonable Behaviour!

Published on 29/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The law surrounding the ability to divorce your spouse is clear cut. There are five legal reasons why you are allowed to divorce your spouse, one of which must be met. Divorcing your spouse simply because you want to is insufficient grounds. 

Divorce on the Grounds of Unreasonable Behaviour!
Settlement after Divorce: Can you remain in the UK after divorce?
Settlement after Divorce: Can you remain in the UK after divorce?

Published on 29/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Dealing with a divorce is not easy. Ending a marriage is an emotional and sometimes, overwhelming experience that may be hard to adjust to. However, it is more severe for many people who are on Spouse Visa

Settlement after Divorce: Can you remain in the UK after divorce?
What rights does a father have to see his child?
What rights does a father have to see his child?

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

It is an inconvertible truth that divorce has its adverse effects, always favouring a party over the other. Most often than not, the star always smiles at the wife as regards the supervision of their children. However, is it acceptable for a child to suffer by losing a relationship with one parent?  

What rights does a father have to see his child?
No-Fault Divorce: Why does it matter?
No-Fault Divorce: Why does it matter?

Published on 17/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Have you ever wondered why the rate of divorce is on the increase in recent years? How many of us have had to think about why some marriages are dissolved at one point or another? It is a known fact that the first step when a couple wants to get divorced...

No-Fault Divorce: Why does it matter?
Divorce Settlement: Who gets what in a divorce?
Divorce Settlement: Who gets what in a divorce?

Published on 14/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Going through a divorce is something that no one hopes to experience. It can be a stressful time, with many aspects to consider. The personal turmoil of the divorce process can make planning the more practical side of proceedings much harder.

Divorce Settlement: Who gets what in a divorce?
Judicial Separation vs Divorce: Similarities & Differences
Judicial Separation vs Divorce: Similarities & Differences

Published on 10/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

When a marriage breaks down beyond the point of repair, sometimes the best thing to do for both parties is to end the partnership. As painful as separation can be, it can also make room for new exciting opportunities which would never have been possible otherwise

Judicial Separation vs Divorce: Similarities & Differences
Divorce Process: Does it matter who starts proceedings?
Divorce Process: Does it matter who starts proceedings?

Published on 07/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

It is a known fact that it takes two to tango. Marriage is the outcome of the decision of two individuals. However, divorce can commence with the decision of one of the partners. Divorce is not as easy as it sounds because there are several things to consider aside from the physical and emotional stress that accompanies the whole process.

Divorce Process: Does it matter who starts proceedings?
How long do you have to be separated to file for divorce?
How long do you have to be separated to file for divorce?

Published on 04/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

Have you found yourself contemplating divorce? Are you separated from your partner, wondering if divorce is an option for you? The following guidance’s may help provide clarity on your situation.

How long do you have to be separated to file for divorce?
Do you have to sell your house if you divorce or seek dissolution?
Do you have to sell your house if you divorce or seek dissolution?

Published on 02/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

There are so many things to worry about if you are in the process of getting divorced. The most important is the custody of your children if you have them, but after that comes the financial aspect of the separation. 

Do you have to sell your house if you divorce or seek dissolution?
Dividing the family home and mortgage during divorce or dissolution
Dividing the family home and mortgage during divorce or dissolution

Published on 24/08/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Your home is likely to be the biggest purchase you make in life, and so it will be one of the primary considerations if you are going through a divorce. There is the obvious financial investment both parties have made, but home has emotional ties too, especially if you have children.

Dividing the family home and mortgage during divorce or dissolution
How to divorce a narcissist?
How to divorce a narcissist?

Published on 10/08/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Divorce is never easy, even if it is for the best for both parties. However, there are some situations where divorce can be especially challenging. One of those is if you are divorcing a narcissist.

How to divorce a narcissist?
Divorce Financial Settlement: What can my wife claim?
Divorce Financial Settlement: What can my wife claim?

Published on 24/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

When you decide to divorce or dissolve your civil partnership in the UK, there are a few different ways you can settle your divorce. You may settle your divorce by one of you agreeing to pay the other a lump sum of money, divide matrimonial assets or pay ongoing spousal maintenance

Divorce Financial Settlement: What can my wife claim?
How to file for divorce?
How to file for divorce?

Published on 09/07/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The journey of marriage is often embarked upon between two people who are brimming with hope, desire, and love. The commitment to tie your life with someone else’s forever is not one many take lightly, and it is a pivotal moment in so many adult lives. 

How to file for divorce?
Joint/shared custody: who gets to look after the children?
Joint/shared custody: who gets to look after the children?

Published on 28/03/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

Maintaining child arrangement can be a challenge at the best of times. With the government announcing a total lockdown yesterday, Monday 23rd March 2020...

Joint/shared custody: who gets to look after the children?
How to divorce amicably?
How to divorce amicably?

Published on 27/03/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Once you have decided to split up, as a married couple, divorce becomes the inevitable next step. However, once you get to that point, whatever the reasons...

How to divorce amicably?

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