Separation

If you consider that your marriage has broken down, you do not have to start divorce proceedings unless you wish to - separation from your spouse can be an alternative.

If you and your spouse are agreed, a Separation Deed or Agreement can be drawn up and concluded between you. This is a contract between the husband and wife which deals with all aspects of the separation by agreement.

If you are unsure as to whether you should divorce or separate please contact us on 01928 736672 or complete our questionnaire and we will call you to discuss it further.

Judicial Separation Proceedings
Such proceedings can be used if, for example, one partner has an objection to divorce on religious grounds, if the couple have not been married for one year or if the couple wish merely to separate and are unable to agree financial arrangements.

This is a procedure very similar to divorce except that, at the conclusion, your marriage will not be dissolved and you will not be free to re-marry. You have to prove one of the five facts as in divorce proceedings (see divorce section).

After making a Judicial Separation Decree, a Court has power to make Orders concerning property and other financial matters.

Applications can be made to the Court for Orders for maintenance or to resolve disputes concerning children when parties have separated.