Expert Divorce Solicitors in Norwich

Our solicitors can advise you on everything you need to know concerning your divorce. As experienced and fully-qualified solicitors, we will guide you through the divorce process every step of the way. For expert, empathetic divorce services in Norwich or Norfolk, contact our solicitors today. We offer a free phone consultation or a modestly priced face to face meeting. Either way contact us today to find out your next steps.

Why Choose Us As Your Divorce Solicitors

We offer specialist divorce advice and representation in Norwich and Norfolk. Providing superb customer service that is empathetic, understanding and professional, we treat our clients with sensitivity and discretion. 

Marriage or civil partnership breakdown is understandably a difficult time for all parties concerned. To assist you, our divorce solicitors provide clear, professional advice on the legal processes involved in divorce. Offering reassuring, understanding and professional services, we aim to make the process of divorce as swift and dignified as possible for you.

Fully insured and regulated, we provide flexible funding options for all budgets. Call us for a free initial consultation today.

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How Does The Divorce Process Work?

Following the introduction of no-fault divorces in April 2022, divorcing couples are no longer required to prove to the courts that the marriage has irretrievably broken due to one of five facts, namely, “unreasonable behaviour”, “adultery”, “2 years’ separation by consent”, “5 years’ separation” or “desertion”.

Instead, the new law permits divorcing couples to file for divorce without having to provide a reason for the breakdown of the marriage and can simply provide a statement that it has irretrievably broken down, thereby removing any requirement to blame the other spouse or else wait a long time. You can either pursue a joint divorce application with your spouse as joint applicants or apply for a divorce by yourself as a sole applicant.

Whilst financial and child issues can be related to the divorce process, it is important to understand that a completely separate process will be required to deal with these areas. Once again, we can help you resolve these legal issues.

What Happens To Property and Assets

The courts have the power to make orders to sell, transfer or charge property. They can also make orders for the payment of lump sums, for the sharing of pensions and for the making of maintenance payments. Child maintenance disputes are generally dealt with by CMS (Child Maintenance Services), formerly known as the CSA. However, the courts are still able to make financial provision for children in certain exceptional circumstances, such as through school fees orders and the provision of lump sums.

When making a settlement, we examine the same factors as the courts, including the age of both parties, the relationship length, the children’s needs, contributions during the marriage, as well as both parties’ financial position and needs. The implications of any proposed sale or transfer of assets, particularly in relation to any family business corporate restructuring or tax repercussions, are carefully considered when negotiating.

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How we Support Making a Settlement

We can help you with the fair division of assets and liabilities, ensuring a realistic and workable settlement. Most couples resolve this without needing a final court hearing, where a final settlement is agreed upon and made into a binding, enforceable court order.

If negotiations fail to resolve matters, we can continue your case through the courts. The court procedure has several advantages, including a structured timetable that will keep your case moving forward and the enforcement of full financial disclosure, which is crucial if it has not been made available beforehand.

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