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A New Year
and a new you
The first working Monday of the month of January, following the
Christmas and New Year festivities is commonly known as “divorce
day”, due to the large rise in divorce enquires. Generally, this trend
follows a period of busy, and often intense, family celebrations
which can cause cracks in relationships to surface. The New
Year is a time for reflection and resolutions, which can result in
individuals making changes, such as, seeking legal advice.
For some, the decision will have been made
prior to the festive period, but perhaps for the
sake of their children, they decided to remain
together for one last Christmas.
(d) You have lived apart for a continuous
period of at least two years immediately
before the start of the divorce. It is possible
to live apart, whilst living under the same
roof, if you live entirely separate lives.
Taking the first step to seek advice from a
solicitor can be a daunting and emotional time. (e) You and your spouse have lived apart for a
Some may feel that divorce is the only option
continuous period of at least five years,
and their relationship cannot be salvaged, there
immediately before the start of the divorce.
is no right or wrong way to feel in that situation,
however, some find it helpful to undertake
The current law does not allow “no fault
counselling before contacting a family lawyer.
divorces” and instead requires the parties to
rely on the factors above, the most common
In the UK there is only one ground for divorce
of which is unreasonable behaviour. These
that is that the marriage has irretrievably broken factors are fault based and therefore can result
down. In order to be eligible to petition for a
in a “blame game” which can result in a lot
divorce, you need to have been married for
of animosity.
more than a year. To support your petition
and prove the irretrievable breakdown of the
Resolving matters in a non-confrontational
marriage, one of the following five facts must
manner is generally more beneficial to both
be relied upon:
parties. At Blaser Mills Law, we seek to resolve
disputes as amicably as possible and provide
(a) Your spouse has behaved unreasonably
support and legal advice in a sensitive and
and you cannot be expected to live with
compassionate matter. If litigation cannot
them. Examples of this include lack of
be avoided, we will litigate firmly to ensure
emotional support, financial irresponsibility that your interests are fully protected and
or domestic violence.
your objectives reached in the most cost-
effective manner.
(b) Your spouse has committed adultery and
you find it intolerable to live with.
If you would like any further information on
the content of this article, or on divorce in
(c) Your spouse has left you, without your
general, please do not hesitate to contact
consent, for a continuous period of at
Javita Malhotra on 01494 781358
least two years immediately before the
or at [email protected]
start of the divorce.
blasermills.co.uk
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