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How long does it take to get a divorce?
All applications made on or after the 6th April 2022 are applied for on a no-fault basis. This means neither party has to attribute blame to one another for the reason of their marriage breakdown. The timeline for getting a divorce finalised is a minimum of 26 weeks based upon the new legislation.
Divorce and Cost of Living Pressures
Many people believe that financial pressures in marriages are one of the main reasons for divorce. However, this year research suggests financial pressures are the very thing keeping couples together.
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We listen… we invest our time in giving you an initial free 30- minute consultation to establish your unique situation.
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Our Services
Domestic Abuse
We recognise the insidious nature of domestic abuse and the various, often subtle, forms it can take whether relating to issues regarding child arrangements or economic/financial abuse relating to financial matters.
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Divorce
Sort out issues arising from the breakdown of your marriage including what will happen to your home, your finances and the care of your children.
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Civil Partnerships
Divorce ends marriage and dissolution ends Civil Partnership. However, both processes are fundamentally the same and should therefore be approached with care and due process.
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial
The complexities of preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements cannot be underestimated.
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Cohabitation/Separation
No matter how long you have been cohabiting with your partner, you will not have the same protection / rights as a married couple upon separation.
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CHILDREN
Whilst a child’s wellbeing should always be paramount, it is not always possible for families to agree childcare arrangements or decisions regarding children amicably or outside court.
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ADOPTION
We offer legal advice, support and representation on all aspects of private adoption. We are experienced in step-parent adoption
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GRANDPARENTS
The breaking down of family relationships not only affects the couple and their children – but also grandparents too.
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About Birkett & Co. Family Law
We promise to always handle your case with empathy but also with a steely determination to achieve the best possible outcome for you personally.
Our Director and family law specialist Jacquie Birkett is a UK Law Society prize winner and a member of Resolution.