Question 1

What is divorce law?

Accepted Answer

Divorce law in the UK involves the legal process of ending a marriage or civil partnership.

The key legislation governing divorce is the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which removed the ability to make allegations about the conduct of a spouse and allows couples to end their marriage jointly. The act also includes a minimum reflection period of 20 weeks between the start of proceedings and application for a court order, while removing the ability for a spouse to contest a divorce, except on limited grounds.

A divorce solicitor provides legal advice and guidance through the divorce process, assisting in drafting and reviewing legal documents, including the divorce application and financial settlements. Divorce solicitors also play an important role in negotiating and mediating between spouses to reach agreements on issues like child arrangements, financial support, and the division of assets. In contested cases, they can also represent clients in court proceedings.

Question 2

Does Lawhive have solicitors available who can help with my divorce matter?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, Lawhive has a network of SRA licensed solicitors who specialise in divorce matters in Clayton. All Lawhive solicitors are fully regulated and specialists in their legal area with at least 10+ years of experience.

Question 3

What do I need to get started with my divorce matter?

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Getting started with your divorce matter is easy. Just describe your matter and the help you're looking for and we'll assign you a solicitor. If you are unsure what you need, let us know and we can arrange for a solicitor to advise on the best course of action. Once your case has launched, you'll work with your solicitor through the Lawhive platform using any mobile, tablet or computer. You'll also get support from the Lawhive team anytime you need.

Question 4

How does Lawhive work and how can it help with my divorce matter?

Accepted Answer

Lawhive is an online platform that lets you work with a licensed solicitor instantly online. Working on your divorce matter through Lawhive, you'll get updates from your solicitor from anywhere and be able to check on the status 24/7. You can exchange messages and files with your solicitor directly through the Lawhive platform, and access our support team whenever you need.

Question 5

How long does a divorce matter take?

Accepted Answer

Lawhive aims to have a solicitor assigned and actively working on your case within 24-hours. The time to complete a divorce matter depends on a few factors such as how straight-forward your case is and how fast any other parties respond.

Question 6

Is it possible to have a solicitor working on my divorce matter same-day?

Accepted Answer

It is certainly possible, although it depends on the complexity of your circumstances. If this is a requirement for you, please let us know when you sign up we’ll let you know if we can assign a solicitor same-day. Our aim is to have a solicitor working on your case within 24 hours, but often we can assign a solicitor in as little as 1-2 hours.

Question 7

How many solicitors does Lawhive have who work on divorce matters in Clayton?

Accepted Answer

Lawhive has one of the largest networks of solicitors in the UK specialising in divorce matters and in Clayton. As soon as we’ve received details of your case, we will assign a specialist solicitor with relevant experience to your situation. All solicitors operating through Lawhive are fully licensed and regulated by the SRA, and have a minimum of 10+ years experience.

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