Divorce Solicitors in Hull
If you are considering getting divorced, our expert divorce solicitors in Hull can provide expert advice and representation. We know this will be a difficult time for you and we will make sure that you have the help and guidance you need.
We will provide a clear explanation of the divorce process and give you a thorough assessment of your current situation. We will outline the options open to you and work with you to establish what outcome you wish to achieve.
We have the expertise to help achieve the best outcome for you and your family, ensuring that you have the stability you need for the future.
Our divorce services include:
- Advice if you are considering a divorce
- Separation agreements
- Obtaining a divorce
- Financial matters
- Arrangements for children
- Representation in alternative dispute resolution and litigation
Speak to our divorce solicitors in Hull today
To discuss your requirements with our experts, please get in touch with our divorce solicitors at Rollits.
You can contact Alison Benson on 01482 337363 or email moc.s1726489528tillo1726489528r@nos1726489528neb.n1726489528osila1726489528.
Our divorce law services in Hull
Advice if you are considering a divorce
If you are wondering how to get divorced, we can provide advice on the best way to handle this. You will need to consider other issues alongside the actual divorce, such as a financial settlement and arrangements for any children you have.
We will go through your circumstances with you and give you guidance on strategy and an explanation of the way in which your case will be progressed.
Separation agreements
If you are not yet ready to finalise a divorce, then a separation agreement can be a useful roadmap, setting out how a range of issues will be dealt with between you. This could include:
- Who will live in your home
- Who will pay outgoings, including mortgage payments and utility bills
- Whether one of you will buy out the other’s share in your property
- How other assets will be split
- How debts will be dealt with
- Whether maintenance will be paid
- Arrangements for children
Negotiating a settlement agreement can reduce conflict and give you both a level of certainty until you are ready to go ahead with a divorce.
Getting a divorce
If you have been married for a year or more and you believe that your relationship has irretrievably broken down, you can apply to the courts for a divorce.
Before applying, it is strongly recommended that you speak to expert divorce solicitors. You will usually be advised to deal with financial matters before your divorce is finalised.
To obtain a divorce, you will need to start by filling in an application form. You can apply on your own or jointly with your spouse. We can complete the form on your behalf and help you through the application process.
As well as filling in the form, we will need to provide the courts with a certified copy of your marriage certificate. When the form is submitted, the court fee is paid.
The court will send a copy of your divorce application to your spouse or their legal representative. Once the application has been issued, you will need to wait for 20 weeks before you can take any further action. This is a cooling off period.
Once the 20 weeks has passed, we will apply for a conditional order. Once this has been issued by the court and served on your spouse, we will be able to apply for a final order after a further six weeks.
It is often advisable to wait until financial matters have been dealt with before finalising a divorce.
Financial matters
When you divorce, it is essential to put a financial order in place. Without this, there is a risk that your former spouse could make a claim against you at any point in the future.
We can represent you in negotiating a fair financial settlement that will meet your needs. We are robust negotiators and are frequently able to reach an agreement without the need for litigation.
The first step is usually to make full financial disclosure. We will work with you to fill in the relevant form and go through the information provided by your spouse and their legal team. We can then advise you of your options and establish your preferred outcome.
Matters dealt with in a financial settlement generally include:
- What will happen to a shared property
- How assets will be shared, including pensions, investments and valuable items
- Who will take responsibility for debts
- Lump sum payment
- Maintenance, where this is necessary while an individual re-establishes their career
- What will happen to pets
- How much will be paid in child maintenance
If we are able to agree on a settlement with your former partner, we can ask the court to seal this, making a binding financial order.
Arrangements for children
You can also consider putting arrangements for children in place if you are going through a divorce. By having a child arrangements order made, you and your family will have some certainty over routine and other issues.
The courts prefer that couples make child arrangements between themselves wherever possible and we can negotiate on your behalf to try and reach an agreement. We are often able to find the right solution without the need for litigation, which is generally a faster and more cost-effective way of handling matters.
A child arrangements order will set out details of where your child will live, how much time they will spend with their other parent, how they will stay in touch with you both when you are not with them and other issues such as schooling and holiday arrangements.
We can suggest ways of resolving difficult issues and, where necessary, help you through alternative dispute resolution to try and agree on a schedule. The court can be asked to seal this into a binding child arrangements order.
Representation in alternative dispute resolution and litigation
We have many years of experience in helping clients get divorced and we are often able to deal with matters out of court. If an agreement cannot be reached, the next stage is usually to consider an alternative method of dispute resolution.
We can discuss the options with you and guide you through the process to try and avoid court. If this is not possible however, we will put together the strongest possible case on your behalf and ensure that you are represented in court by an expert divorce advocate.
Why choose our divorce solicitors in Hull?
At Rollits, we have over 180 years of experience in helping individuals and families in Hull deal with difficult legal issues. Our family law team provides pragmatic advice on getting a divorce, ensuring that all aspects of your separation are handled correctly.
We always aim to resolve matters with minimum conflict. We can negotiate on your behalf to try and find an acceptable outcome out of court. Where necessary, we can support you through alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, arbitration or collaborative law.
At Rollits, we hold the Law Society’s Lexcel accreditation awarded to us on the basis of both our legal excellence and the high standards of client care we provide.
If you ask us to represent you, we will go the extra mile to secure the outcome you need for yourself and your family.
To find out more about our services, please see family law solicitors in Hull.
Our divorce fees
Our divorce services represent excellent value for money. We always provide clear estimates of divorce costs at the outset as well as the associated expenses. We will let you have updates throughout and ensure you are happy before we go ahead with any work on your behalf.
To speak to us about the potential costs of a divorce, please feel free to get in touch using the contact details below. We will be happy to provide you with an accurate estimate of the legal fees involved.
Please note that we only deal with private work and do not offer any initial free advice or deal with matters through Legal Aid.
Speak to our divorce solicitors in Hull today
To discuss your requirements, please get in touch with our expert divorce solicitors at Rollits.
You can contact Alison Benson on 01482 337363 or email moc.s1726489528tillo1726489528r@nos1726489528neb.n1726489528osila1726489528.