Category: Family Law

  • Marital status question: Divorced or Single?

    Marital status – divorced or single? If you are asked your marital status after a divorce, do you say single or divorced? Is there really any difference? (more…)

  • Getting a Divorce – The Whole Process from Start to Finish

    If you have decided to get a divorce from your partner, make sure you are well informed.  Read all the articles about who can apply for a divorce, how long does a divorce take and what happens to your money and property in a divorce.

    Getting a divorce in Northern Ireland is similar, but not exactly the same, as the rest of the UK.  There are important notable differences in the divorce process.  This guide will take you through the steps involved in getting divorced and any Northern Ireland differences will be highlighted.

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  • What happens at a Decree Nisi Hearing in Northern Ireland

    Decree Nisi hearings are different in Northern Ireland.  The Petitioner in the divorce must always attend the Decree Nisi hearing.  The Respondent must attend if the divorce is being contested.  This article explains what happens in a Decree Nisi hearing in Northern Ireland. (more…)

  • What if a spouse won’t respond to divorce petition

    What can you do if your husband or wife will not respond to a divorce petition?

    If you and your solicitor have served a divorce petition on your spouse, they are instructed by the paperwork to respond within a set period of time.  They need to reply to say whether they will defend the divorce or not.  What happens if they do not respond? (more…)