“The seemingly simple process of online divorce applications can easily lead to errors that can cause financial and legal difficulties later on”, says Lucy Hart. In order to facilitate the process of divorce more easily and with a significant reduction in costs, divorcing couples have been assisted through access to an online portal, as well as by introducing no-fault divorce. In the aftermath of a marriage breakdown, the majority of people will encounter financial difficulties along the … [Read more...]
I want a divorce – Do I need a solicitor?
I want a divorce but do I need a solicitor? The launch of the online divorce scheme a few years ago has led to a greater increase in individuals representing themselves. Understandably, cost can be an issue when instructing a solicitor and it is therefore important that costs are completely transparent. It is of course possible to issue your own divorce proceedings, however without professional knowledge it is quite easy to overlook various issues which may lead to divorce petitions being … [Read more...]