Divorce or separation can be one of the most difficult times for any family, bringing emotional stress, uncertainty, and important legal decisions. Understanding your rights while managing child arrangements, financial matters, and the legal process can feel overwhelming. Our experienced family lawyers and trusted family solicitors provide clear, practical advice tailored to your situation. As dedicated divorce & separation lawyers, we offer compassionate support and straightforward guidance every step of the way. If court proceedings are necessary, our skilled family court lawyers will represent your interests and help you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Although the legal procedure for divorce has become more straightforward, important issues such as child arrangements, financial settlements, and future planning can still be complex. Whether you’re looking for divorce solicitors in Bath, a trusted divorce lawyer Bath, or expert divorce solicitors Bristol UK, our team can help you find the right path forward.
We believe every family situation is unique, which is why we offer tailored solutions, including collaborative divorce single lawyer services and divorce mediation Bath options for couples who want to resolve matters amicably. If you’re hoping for a divorce without going to court, we can help explore alternatives that reduce conflict and focus on constructive outcomes.
As trusted local divorce solicitors, supporting families across Bath, Bristol, and Wiltshire, we also work alongside counsellors, therapists, and other professionals to provide holistic support. If you need guidance from a divorce lawyer Bristol or separation advice, we’re here when you’re ready to talk.
This provides a formal recognition by the court that a couple is no longer living together and enables the court to make orders in respect of finances (other than pension orders) while still maintaining the legal marital status. It isn’t often advised as any financial order made during judicial separation is not automatically binding in any subsequent divorce. However, it can be helpful in circumstances where there is a religious or moral obligation to stay married or where pension rights, that would be lost on divorce, want to be preserved.
In the context of a civil partnership, a dissolution is the equivalent of a divorce for married couples. It is a legal process that formally ends the partnership, addressing matters like finances and children in the same way as divorce does for married couples. The difference lies in the terminology used; dissolution is applied to civil partnerships and divorce is used for marriage.
In April 2022, significant changes were introduced to divorce law in the UK. Couples can now divorce without proving that one party was at fault, making the process less adversarial. The grounds for divorce and dissolution are now the same; both proceed on the basis that the marriage/civil partnership has irretrievably broken down and they have been legally together for at least 12 months.
Whilst the changes to a No-Fault process in April 2022 streamlined the application process it did also extend the time frame for divorce proceedings and couples now have to wait 20 weeks form the date the divorce petition is issued until they can obtain the Conditional Order (Decree Nisi). There is then a further 6 week and 1 day “cooling off” period from the granting of the Conditional Order until the Final Order (Decree Absolute) can be applied for.
However, in practice divorce usually takes longer than 26 weeks as there are many practical issues to reach agreement on. Understanding the timeline is important and we will help you harmonise crucial elements like financial settlements and children matters seamlessly within the divorce process.
The court fee for filing the divorce is £593. However, the total cost of the divorce will depend on individual circumstances and the complexity of the case. Our fees are better explained in our pricing section, but the overall cost will be contingent on the specific work required and the unique aspects of the case.
We can give you a clearer estimate of likely fees at an initial meeting once we better know your personal situation.
Yes! Although it may all seem insurmountable now, we’re here to deal with the necessary legalities, and provide a sensitive, steady hand to guide you at every step of the way.
One Family Law Solicitors has announced the appointment of two exceptionally renowned heavyweight family law partners, Samantha Newton and Caroline Fell, who will join the firm from 1 May as partners.
With these strategic appointments, One Family Law Solicitors continues to strengthen its position as a leading voice in modern family law, offering clients a more constructive, compassionate alternative at one of life’s most challenging times.
