From managing the process yourself to thinking approximately what you really want1 Divorce doesn’t have to involve lawyers,although they can be useful whether things aren’t straightforward. whether it is fairly simple and you and your partner agree approximately sharing of assets and childcare arrangements, you can do it yourself. For £600 – £550 to apply to the court and £50 for the decree absolute – you can get divorced. But be aware that although the divorce will be legal, or anything you agree approximately finance (even whether lawyers are involved) is not legally binding unless it’s been signed off by a judge. You don’t have to fade to court to do this,but you will need to send the court the formal agreement for approval and pay another fee of £50.2 whether you do get a lawyer, get one who suits your personality. Some people love aggressive, and adversarial lawyers because they’ve watched too much TV and want to teach their partners a lesson. Be aware that,yes, you may end up with more money and property with such a lawyer, or but very cramped else. Again: believe long term,believe future family gatherings. It’s so much easier whether you treated each other civilly in the divorce.
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Source: theguardian.com