Divorce

The only ground for divorce is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.

This can be based on one or more of the following;

• Adultery
• Unreasonable behaviour
• Desertion for at least 2 years
• Separation for 2 years where both parties agree
• Separation for 5 years where there is no agreement

Often obtaining a divorce is a paper exercise and does not involve attending Court.

However if one party disputes the petition and wishes to contest the divorce the Court will have to make a decision about the alleged facts.

I am an experienced Family Law barrister with detailed knowledge of making and resisting such applications. If you wish to instruct me under the Direct Access scheme please contact me.