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Divorce & relationship breakdown

Local Divorce Solicitors providing advice, guidance and legal representation

When you are going through something as life-changing as a divorce or separation, you need the peace of mind that comes with working with real experts. A divorce or separation will have an affect not only on your life but on the lives of your children and other family members.

Watson Thomas Solicitors are a a local divorce solicitors firm that puts your interests above all else. We understand how difficult divorce can be when property, money and the ongoing care of your children is at stake, and it is essential you have a leading team of solicitors to support you.

We can also help if there is an international element to your divorce or separation, for example if you and your partner own property abroad or one of you lives abroad.

We believe in making your divorce as easy as possible for you. We offer expert advice from our family law team. We are dedicated to offering outstanding personal service tailored to meet the client’s individual needs and demands.

New Divorce Legislation for 2022

The new No Fault Divorce legislation came into force in April 2022.  This new process is the only way that couples can now get divorced.

The previous system required the applying spouse, known as the Petitioner, to either assign blame by way of unreasonable behaviour, allege and prove adultery.  If the Petitioner wanted to avoid blame, they would have had to wait at least 2 years.  This can be difficult for those who want to move on with their lives after separation. 

Find out more about NO FAULT DIVORCE

If you do not want to instruct us to deal with your divorce in its entirety, then we are happy to help you complete any forms and provide you with advice on an ad hoc basis.

Watson Thomas Solicitors have offices in Fleet, WinchesterGuildfordBracknell, Camberley, Farnborough and Woking.

If you need legal guidance and support with any aspect of Separation or Divorce, please call on 0330 311 9849.

FAQ'S On Divorce

What is a divorce?

Divorce is the dissolution or end of a marriage. The process is started by filing a divorce petition with the Court and is ended when the Court issues a Final Order. A divorce can only be applied for after one full year of marriage. Divorce can be applied for online and the fee for the application is £593.

What is No Fault Divorce?

No Fault Divorce came into effect on 6th April 2022. Under No Fault Divorce, spouses can apply jointly or solely to bring their marriage to an end and there is no longer any one person at fault for causing the marriage to irretrievably breakdown. Parties now have a time limit on how quickly they can proceed, and there being a minimum requirement of 20 weeks from Application to Conditional Order, providing a ‘period of reflection’ to ensure couples want to bring their marriage to an end. This change will avoid unnecessary acrimony and enables parties to move through a difficult process easier.

What’s the difference between the old divorce legislation and the new no-Fault divorce?

The old system required the applying spouse, known as the Petitioner, to either assign blame by way of unreasonable behaviour, allege and prove adultery, or if they want to avoid blame, wait at least 2 years. This can be difficult for those who want to move on with their lives. The new No-Fault divorce no longer requires lengthy periods of separation, and there is no longer a person at fault for causing the marriage to irretrievably breakdown.

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