Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult times in a person’s life.
Divorce Solicitors in Bristol.
Daniel Woodman & Co specialise in Divorce Proceedings, Probate, Lasting Power of Attorneys and Wills.
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Initial free consultation
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Complete support from our team
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Personal, face-to-face service available locally
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Trusted by families across Bristol and beyond
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Applying for Divorce Proceedings.
If you are the one starting divorce proceedings, this means you're the applicant.
You will need to complete and submit the divorce application, which we can assist you with on a fixed fee basis. We offer a fixed fee in representing the applicant in divorce from £300+VAT.
In addition to our fee, you'll also need to pay a court fee of £612.
The court fee is payable before we can apply for your divorce, but you may be eligible for help with court fees if you are on low income. For more information, visit GOV.uk. These costs relate solely to obtaining a final order for divorce to end your marriage. Additional costs may be chargeable if we assist you with other matters such as resolving your matrimonial finances, this is set out in greater detail below.
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0117 967 9800
Divorce Process.
You must be married for at least 1 year before applying for divorce.
There are a number of documents and stages involved in divorce proceeding which include but are not limited to the following:
- Issuing of divorce application
- Respondent’s acknowledgement of service
- Court issuing the conditional order (formally decree nisi)
- Court granting the final order (formally decree absolute).
" This has been a time of personal upheaval for myself, Charlie has been amazing in walking me through the divorce proceedings and childcare arrangements.
I couldn't have asked for a more efficient, knowledgeable and empathetic service and I would highly recommend".
2024
How long does it take to get a divorce?
Without complications the divorce process can take between 6-12 months.
Using a divorce solicitor will not affect the length of the process and paperwork that has been completed by a solicitor is less likely to contain errors. There it is more likely to be accepted by the courts.
Please note: To protect your financial assets, we recommend that you resolve your finances alongside the divorce. Dependant on the fact of your case, we may recommend delaying the application for the final order until a financial order has been obtained.
Matrimonial Finances
It is crucial to consider your finances when beginning your divorce and you should seek expert legal advice to assist you in dealing with this.
Free initial consultation – we provide a free initial consultation with a specialist divorce and finance solicitor who can discuss your current position, set out how we can assist in your case and provide clear estimates for legal costs.
Our specialist divorce and finances solicitors provide tailored advice to suit your needs and circumstances and aim to assist you in obtaining a final and binding Financial Order following divorce.
Do I need a Financial Order?
Many people will not be aware that following a divorce an order is necessary to confirm how both parties assets and liabilities are to be divided up.
Until that order is obtained the parties finances will remain open to be dealt with at a future date, whether the divorce is obtained or not. It is therefore important for anyone going through a divorce to consider obtaining a financial order
