Ending a marriage or civil partnership can involve much more than completing the legal process. Alongside the divorce or dissolution itself, you may need to consider your home, finances, pensions, arrangements for children and how best to establish a clear position for the future.

Under the current divorce process in England and Wales, you do not need to assign blame for the breakdown of your marriage. You can apply for a divorce once you have been married for more than one year and the relationship has permanently broken down. A civil partnership can similarly be dissolved once it has lasted for more than one year.

DTM Legal advises individuals at every stage of separation, whether you are considering your options, ready to begin proceedings, responding to an application or already part-way through the process. We can manage the divorce or dissolution on your behalf while helping you understand how its timing may interact with related financial or family matters.

Our Family Law team can provide advice and support with:

Although the administrative process for obtaining a divorce or dissolution is generally straightforward, knowing when to take each step can be important. Our Family Law solicitors will explain the process clearly, identify any issues which should be addressed alongside it and help you avoid taking steps which could have unintended consequences.

We take a practical and proportionate approach. Where matters can be progressed amicably, we will help you keep unnecessary conflict and legal costs to a minimum. Where there are more complex financial circumstances, international connections or disagreement between the parties, we can provide strategic advice and help you establish the most appropriate way forward.

We provide:

• Clear explanations of the divorce and dissolution process
• Practical advice based on your individual circumstances and priorities
• A proportionate approach focused on resolving matters efficiently
• Advice on related financial and children matters where required
• Support with straightforward and more complex separations
• Responsive guidance throughout the process

If you are considering divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership, or proceedings have already been started, speak with our Family Law team for clear advice on your position and the next steps available to you.

To discuss your requirements, contact us by emailing family@dtmlegal.com or calling 01244 354 800 / 0151 321 0000.