{"id":2342,"date":"2025-05-13T10:53:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vas.thaayakam.co.uk\/?page_id=2342"},"modified":"2025-07-17T18:18:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T18:18:25","slug":"divorce-and-separation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/?page_id=2342","title":{"rendered":"Divorce and Separation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling lazyload\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:33px;--awb-padding-bottom:23px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#f7f7f7;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" data-bg=\"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-10_02_35-PM.webp\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:26px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:28px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);--awb-bg-color-hover:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:31px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.688%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInLeft\" data-animationDuration=\"0.5\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-font-size:25px;--awb-text-color:#000000;--awb-margin-top:-15px;--awb-margin-left:30px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Zilla Slab&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>Divorce and <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Separation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-text-color:#020201;--awb-margin-left:30px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><p>The end of a relationship can be a difficult time. With emotions running high, the last thing anyone wants to deal with are the legal repercussions of their decisions \u2014 whether it&#8217;s divorce or separation. Both options require careful consideration, with many factors coming into play, such as child arrangements, financial settlements, and property division. Seeking legal advice can help individuals make informed decisions and protect their rights during this stressful time. Whether you are seeking a divorce or separation, it is important to understand your options and the potential outcomes of each. Our family law solicitors will help you make the right decision and will be with you every step of the way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-background-color:#ffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 100;--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/plugins\/fusion-builder\/\/assets\/images\/masks\/mask-8.svg);--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-mask has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image Jul 17, 2025, 01_47_56 PM\" src=\"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM.webp\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-5023 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271536%27%20height%3D%271024%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201536%201024%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271536%27%20height%3D%271024%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-17-2025-01_47_56-PM.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:48px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-margin-top:-20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><section class=\"content-section\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"content-heading\">Divorce and Separation<\/h2>\n<p>The end of a relationship can be a difficult time, with emotions running high. The last thing anyone wants to deal with are the legal repercussions of their decisions\u2014whether it\u2019s divorce or separation. Both options require careful consideration with many factors coming into play such as <a href=\"\/?page_id=2349\">child arrangements<\/a>, <a href=\"\/?page_id=3315\">financial settlements<\/a> and property division. <span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Seeking legal advice can therefore help individuals make informed decisions and protect their rights during a stressful time. Whether you are seeking a divorce or separation, it is important you understand your options and the outcome of each. <\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\">Our family law solicitors will help you make the right decision and will be with you every step of the way.<\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:30px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-background-color:#ffff;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-margin-top:-20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><section class=\"content-section\">\n<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"content-heading\">The Process<\/h2>\n<p>The divorce process can often be long and sometimes complicated. Here is a general outline of the process:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-list\">\n<li><strong>Submitting an application<\/strong> \u2013 This can be done as either a sole applicant or a joint applicant with your partner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acknowledgment of Service<\/strong> \u2013 Once the application has been submitted, your partner will have 14 days to acknowledge the divorce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflection Period<\/strong> \u2013 After the divorce has been acknowledged the court will order a 20-week reflection period. This period can be utilised to go through child arrangements and financial settlements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conditional Order<\/strong> \u2013 Once the 20-week period has been completed you can apply for a conditional order where the court reviews the case and makes a decision on granting the order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting Period<\/strong> \u2013 There is a further waiting period of 6 weeks and 1 day after the conditional order has been granted before you can apply for a final order.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Order<\/strong> \u2013 After the 6-week period you can apply for a final order which legally terminates your marriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" 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style=\"--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:0%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-font-size:16px;--awb-margin-top:-20px;--awb-text-font-family:&quot;Poppins&quot;;--awb-text-font-style:normal;--awb-text-font-weight:400;\"><section class=\"info-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<h2>Things to Consider<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"considerations\">\n<li>While you can represent yourself in the divorce there are many benefits of instructing a solicitor, we will be able to assist you with any financial matters that need to be resolved.<\/li>\n<li>It might also be important to consider mediation and use this time to go through child arrangements, financial settlements and anything else you may want to clarify.<\/li>\n<li>Having mediation with a solicitor present can help you feel at ease in the decisions you are making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How long does it take?<\/h2>\n<p>The timeline for a divorce matter widely depends on the facts of each individual case. There are many factors such as whether both parties are willing to cooperate, the schedule of the court and the complexity of the case. On average it can take around 9 to 12 months for a divorce to be finalised. Where there are disputes over child arrangements and financial settlements, this timeframe can be even longer.<\/p>\n<p>Once our solicitors have been instructed and have begun on your case, we will be able to give you a more accurate estimation of your file\u2019s timeframe.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Costs<\/h2>\n<p>For more information in regards to our costs please<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/?page_id=2073\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2342","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2342","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2342"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2342\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vassolicitors.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2342"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}