Divorce

A divorce is an order of the Court that formally brings the marriage to an end, leaving both parties free to remarry, if they wish. To grant a divorce the Court must be satisfied that the marriage has irretrievably broken down because of a specific reason or reasons; unreasonable behaviour or adultery, for example. It is essential that both parties seek the advice of an experienced solicitor.

Divorce or separation are unlike other legal situations because they are concerned with emotional as well as practical issues. The lives of the whole family are affected by the outcome, so the way in which a settlement is reached can be almost as important as the settlement itself.

Only the individuals involved can solve all the problems which divorce or separation brings. A good solicitor who adopts a constructive and conciliatory approach, can help reduce much of the distress associated with the ending of a marriage.