Divorce Solicitors in Mansfield
For over a decade, Smalleys Solicitors has been supporting clients in Mansfield with expert legal advice on family matters, including divorce. We understand how emotionally challenging divorce can be, which is why our solicitors offer proactive and compassionate services, ensuring you receive the guidance and support you need during this difficult time.
Compassionate Divorce Solicitors in Mansfield
Our divorce solicitors in Mansfield provide comprehensive legal advice, helping you navigate the complexities of divorce proceedings, from financial settlements to child arrangements. We are committed to ensuring our clients are fully supported throughout the process. With Smalleys Solicitors, you can trust that we will handle your case with sensitivity and professionalism, always aiming for the best possible outcome.
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If you’re seeking trusted legal advice during your divorce, contact Smalleys Solicitors today. Let us help you navigate this difficult time, always working towards the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Below are some of the most common questions we receive from clients regarding divorce and dissolution of a civil partnership.
How do I get divorced in England and Wales?
On 6 April 2022 the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (DDSA) 2020 came into force ending fault-based divorce in England and Wales. There is now no need to cite adultery or unreasonable behaviour in order to obtain a divorce. Instead, one or both spouses simply need to make a statement that the relationship has irretrievably broken down. The Court must accept this and there is no scope for the other party to contest the divorce.
The terms Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute have been simplified to Conditional Order and Final Order respectively.
Under the DDSA 2020, there is a minimum period of 20 weeks between the start of the divorce process and the granting of a Conditional Order. This is to allow parties time to reflect as to whether getting divorced is the best option for their future.
Our expert Divorce Law Solicitors will advise and represent you throughout the entire divorce process, ensuring your best interests and those of your children are always protected.
Will I lose my home in a divorce?
Your family home and other matrimonial assets will become part of the financial settlement. If there is a pre or post-nuptial agreement in place, we will consider whether it remains fair given your current circumstances.
There are many solutions regarding dividing the value of the family home. For example, you and your spouse may negotiate that one of you retains the value of any pensions you have built up throughout your marriage and the other keeps the family home. Alternatively, if you have children, you and your spouse may agree that one of you remains in the family home with a view to selling the property when your youngest child finishes their education or turns 18 years.
What happens to children in a divorce?
Both the Family Court and our Solicitors must work under the principle set out in the Children Act 1989 that the welfare of any children is the paramount consideration in family law matters. During the divorce process, we will help you and your spouse/civil partner work out child arrangements that ensure your children’s best interests are met.
In situations where there is or has been domestic abuse, we will make certain that you and your children are safe and protected by obtaining a Non-Molestation Order or an Occupation Order.
Can I choose to divorce in England and Wales?
London is known as the divorce capital of the world for the fact that the English judiciary is extremely generous to the financially weaker party in high net worth divorce cases.
To be permitted to divorce in England and Wales either you or your spouse must have adequate links to either country although you do not have to live there permanently.
To qualify to file your divorce petition in England and Wales:
- Either party is habitually resident in England and Wales.
- You and your spouse were both last habitually resident in England and Wales and one of you continues to reside there.
- The Respondent is habitually resident in England and Wales.
- The Applicant is habitually resident in England and Wales and has resided there for at least one year immediately before the application was made.
- The Applicant is domiciled and habitually resident in England and Wales and has resided there for at least six months immediately before the application was made.
- Either party is domiciled in England and Wales.
- One of you is domiciled in England and Wales.
Why choose us?
People choose and recommend us not just in Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall and Derby but across the Midlands and the whole of the UK, because we care about them, their children, and their future. We are focused on results and achieving them in the most cost-effective, non-confrontational way possible. Our Family Law Solicitors will take care of your legal concerns so you can focus on yourself and your children.
Smalleys Solicitors provides exceptional Divorce Solicitors in Mansfield and Family Law services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nottingham, Arnold, Hucknall, Derby and Mansfield, but across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire & the East Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Divorce Solicitors in Mansfield and Family Law, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0115) 955 6555, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.