How to start a divorce. Using the right divorce grounds.

How to start a divorce. Using the right divorce grounds.

How to start a divorce. Using the right divorce grounds. The person who starts proceedings is called the Petitioner. If the Petitioner can convince the courts that their marriage has broken down and cannot be repaired, the court will allow the divorce. To prove that the marriage has broken down, the Petitioner must use one […]

How to divorce on grounds of separation

how to divorce on grounds of separation

How to divorce on grounds of separation It is mistakenly thought that divorce is automatic after a lengthy separation. This wishful thinking is, sadly, incorrect. To get a divorce it is still necessary to apply for a divorce. If you want to divorce on the grounds of separation, you need to have been separated for […]

What is the best reason to use for divorce?

Best Reasons for divorce

What is the best reason to use for divorce? One of the most important decisions divorcing couples must make is the reason why they are getting a divorce. Couple’s often think that it’s enough to say that they have ‘grown apart’ to end their marriage. However, unless you have lived apart from your spouse for […]

How to apply for a divorce. Does an automatic divorce exist?

Woman waiting to divorce

How to apply for a divorce. Does an automatic divorce exist? Many people mistakenly think that divorce is automatic after a lengthy separation. This wishful thinking is, sadly, incorrect. To get a divorce it is still necessary to apply for a divorce. The divorce process typically takes 4-6 months and potentially even longer in certain […]

What are the grounds for divorce? Everything you need to know.

Couple agreeing the grounds for divorce

What are the grounds for divorce? Everything you need to know. You cannot apply for a divorce until you have been married for at least one year. To start divorce proceedings you need to file a Divorce Petition at court. There is only one legal ground for divorce, which is that the marriage has irretrievably […]