Divorce

With over 30 years’ experience in complex divorce and civil partnership dissolution cases, we can advise and represent you throughout your divorce.

Divorce

How we can help you:

  • Finances, pensions, and property in a divorce
  • Child arrangement orders
  • Civil partnerships
  • High net worth divorces
  • Informal separation
  • Domestic violence cases
  • Same-sex marriage
  • Unmarried relationships
  • Family mediation
  • Wills and Trusts

What sets us apart is we are a niche firm dedicated to family law matters. Founding partner, Siân Blore is experienced, empathetic, and determined when it comes to protecting the interests of our clients and their children. We will take the time to listen to what you feel you need to move forward post-divorce and work meticulously to achieve what you want in a non-confrontational manner.

Below are the answers to some common questions concerning divorce law in England and Wales. (The law relating to civil partnership dissolution is identical to divorce.)

The simple answer is no. The divorce process itself is now largely administrative and is done online.

But it is important, before the final step is taken, to be aware, of the legal effects of ending your marriage, particularly in relation to pensions.

We can give you full and clear advice about this so that you do not unintentionally put yourself in a potentially weaker financial position.

On 6 th April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act (DDSA) 2020 came into force. There is now no requirement to prove that one spouse was to blame for the divorce. Instead, one or both parties simply need to make a statement that the relationship has irretrievably broken down. If only one party files for divorce (joint applications are allowed) the other spouse cannot ‘contest’ proceedings.

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 (formally a Decree Nisi). This is to provide parties with the opportunity to organise arrangements for their children and the financial settlement. It also provides space and time to allow parties to consider a possible reconciliation.

Why Choose Blores?

No one ever imagines that divorce will happen to them. Our job is to provide pragmatic legal advice and representation and ensure your interests are protected throughout the divorce process. However, you can trust that this will be done compassionately and if you or your children require mental health support, we can refer you to counselors and/or support services. Furthermore, we have built strong relationships with wealth managers, accountants, estate agents, and barristers, all of whom we can call on if required.

By instructing us you can be confident that you have a solicitor on your side who will work tenaciously to achieve your desired results so you can move forward to a positive future.

To make an appointment to discuss your divorce, either in person or via video conference, please call us on 01491 579265 or email seb@blores.co.uk.

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How Else Can We Help?

Financial Settlements

We are experts in advising and representing clients in working out the best financial settlement possible on divorce or the end of a cohabiting relationship. We understand how important it is to secure a settlement that will allow you to move forward to a positive future.

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Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements

Pre Nuptial agreements ( PreNups ), are becoming increasingly common and we can provide the legal advice and drafting and negotiating skills required to ensure your best interests are protected and the agreement will stand up to possible future court scrutiny.

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Children

If you’re having difficulties in agreeing the arrangements for your children, or if you’re unmarried and wondering about getting financial support for your children, we can advise and represent you.

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Variation and Enforcement

If your circumstances have changed, we can advise and represent you on varying or enforcing a financial consent order.

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Mediation

Family law mediation is a confidential, cost-effective, and swift (when compared to litigation) method of resolving family law disputes.

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What People Say About Blores

Mr JR

I can't thank you enough for giving me a balanced view and helping me to get on with it and settle. I do think that you have given me great advice ... .. I will certainly recommend you to friends who inevitably end up in the same situation.

Mr LD

I would like to add my sincere thanks for your expertise but also your understanding and your patience. ..... preserving the relationship was the most important thing and we seem to have managed to keep this in good shape as we walked through the technicalities of the divorce. I really appreciate the guidance and support you gave to me during this journey. 

Mrs PJ

Thank you so much for your very kind and patient support over the last few years, I could not have managed the situation I found myself in without your help and wise counsel. As you know, I was floundering and felt very lost and confused, but your reassurance and guidance helped pull me through. 

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