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Sat 5th July, 2008
Divorce Information
Lawcomm will enable you to commence undefended divorce proceedings from the privacy of your own home. Any queries are handled by qualified lawyers either through e-mail or by telephone. The package can be sent to you by e-mail or post. Please click here to read and agree to our terms and conditions.
There Are 4 Stages To Obtaining an Undefended Divorce
Stage 1: Petition for Divorce
In order to petition for divorce you must show that there has been an irretrievable breakdown in the marriage. There are five ways in which this can be proved:
a. A petition based on adultery
b. A petition based on unreasonable behaviour
c. A petition based on two years' separation (with consent)
d. A petition based on five years' separation (without consent)
e. A petition based on desertion for a continuous period of at least 2 years
Stage 2: Acknowledgment of Service
After the divorce petition has been completed and sent to the county court, the court will then check the petition and issue this to your husband/wife. If you have children then a Statement of Arrangements for Children form should also be completed at the same time divorce papers are drawn up.
The divorce documentation will be sent to your husband/wife with instructions on how to complete an Acknowledgment of Service.
Stage 3: Application for Decree Nisi
We will again provide you with all the documentation you will require plus information on how to complete the application for your decree. In simple terms, this application is asking the court to place your divorce petition and supporting documentation before a Judge in order for consideration to be given as to whether to grant your divorce. If the Judge is satisfied that there are sufficient grounds for the divorce to proceed, then matters will move to stage 4.
Stage 4: Application for Decree Absolute
Six weeks after the declaration of your decree nisi, you are entitled to apply for a decree absolute. The application for decree absolute is a simple document and we will provide you with the necessary instructions on how to complete this. Following the submission of this application to the county court, the court will then issue your decree absolute, which formally dissolves your marriage.
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