Getting Divorced - A Guide to Divorce Law

If you are considering getting a divorce it's imperative to consult a legal professional early on to help you navigate the choppy waters of divorce law. While divorce is normally only considered as a last resort, you should be sure that there is no way to reconcile your relationship peacefully and find yourself a solicitor before you head for the courts.

The first step for you to take is to contact a solicitor and ask about your legal rights and obligations. Contacting a solicitor does not necessarily lead to divorce and you should not feel that a decision has to be made right now. However, if you are going through an emotional time, knowing your rights could keep you protected.

Taking a step back may be quite difficult, but declaring war through your solicitors is never going to be the most productive course of action. You planned ahead for your wedding, financially and in other ways and sadly, you must do the same when the marriage is ending. If you are sure that divorce is your only option, then hire your solicitor and prepare for the marriage termination.

If there is any possibility of amicable split between you and your spouse, then consider Collaborative Law as an alternative to a messy divorce. This process allows specially trained lawyers to help you to agree your case without visiting court. This approach allows you to divorce with dignity, and to work with your spouse to resolve your disputes civilly. If you cannot reach an agreement with your solicitor team, then you should hire a new solicitor to take you through the court process.

The actual process of obtaining a divorce is not a difficult one in the UK, but it can be made to feel quite difficult by battling spouses, disagreements over custody or assets, and emotional upheavals. Seeking and following professional advice is the best way to navigate a messy divorce. There is no such thing as an "easy" divorce, as many of us know, but there are ways to make it as painless as possible if you are only willing to have an open mind & not be adverse to cooperation.

Chris Norton writes for Armchair Advice. Armchair Advice is a UK website providing specialist job loss and relationship advice. Whether you require emotional support, financial advice, employment law or divorce law solicitors, you can find them all at Armchair Advice.