Back to Basics: How Do I Get Divorced?
Written by Antonia Kirby
14th November 2024
“How do I get divorced?” is a question that we know people will have asked themselves long before they consider asking us.
Whilst google has some information available, and friends and families who have been through the process will have other information, hopefully this will give you a snapshot as to what you need to know.
Getting divorced used to be slightly more complex, and require an element of “blame” or at the very least, the passage of time; 2 or 5 years to be precise. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 completely reshaped the law, and we now have finally caught up with Scotland and have “no fault divorce”.
As such, for you to get divorced now, you simply need to be able to establish the following:-
- You have been married for at least a year.
- Your marriage is legally valid
- The marriage has irretrievably broken down
You will need your original marriage certificate and the Court fee of £593 (this is set to rise, but not just yet), and of course, courage to close one chapter and start the next chapter of your life.
Whilst you can complete the online application yourself, if you don’t want to have to think about it any more than you need to, we are happy to help and can do so for a fixed fee. Give us a call and we would be happy to discuss it with you. Just call 01926 354704 or email Antonia Kirby on AntoniaK@moore-tibbits.co.uk.
Article by: Antonia Kirby | Senior Solicitor
Antonia Kirby
Antonia is a Senior Solicitor in our family team having joined in March 2024. Antonia studied law at the University of Cardiff and qualified as a solicitor in 2015, joining the Law Society’s Specialist Family Panel in 2016.
Any relationship breakdown is a highly stressful life event and Antonia will spend time listening and focussing on her client’s individual needs with particular importance given to the needs of any children of the family.
Antonia is determined and proactive, providing clear, strategic and cost-effective advice with compassion. She prides herself in being approachable and understanding and provides clear practical advice to help clients stay grounded and resolve cases as swiftly and amicably as possible.
With a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law, Antonia provides advice on:
- Divorce and separation
- Cohabiting and unmarried couples
- Child arrangements and disputes
- Adoption/Special Guardianship
- Asset division
- Domestic abuse
- Pre and Post nuptial agreements
- Separation and Cohabitation Agreements
Providing clear and constructive advice, Antonia excels in finding creative solutions in all aspects of family law whether that be by negotiating a settlement outside of the court process or robustly litigating within it.
Outside of work Antonia enjoys cooking, singing/performing, learning languages and spending time with her children and her friends.
