Use a Bradford Divorce Lawyer For Legal Advice On DIY Divorce
Aug 18th, 2009 by Corey Talbot
The act of divorce started to become more prevalent within society during the 1960s, and legal administrators were pushed to deal with the heavy workload of cases that the courts were having to hear. The Divorce Act of 1969 was born in order to deal with this; the act allowed and even encouraged couples to deal with their own divorce proceedings, as opposed to battling their differences out in the courts.
The act of divorce became greatly simplified, with explanatory pamphlets being made available through the Clerks of the Court, along with administrative forms by which the couple would be able to file their divorce.
If you would like to keep the mess of the fallout of your relationship out of the courts and legal costs to a minimum, then contact a Bradford divorce lawyer today to seek legal advice on administering your own divorce.
The technicalities of applying for a divorce lie in your entitlement to such a proceeding; if you are not deemed entitled to a divorce, then applying for one through such a ‘DIY’ method will be a lot harder. To ascertain whether your situation constitutes a valid divorce, see if you can tick off any of the five points below, provided by ‘UK Divorce Lawyers’,
1) That the respondent has committed the unforgivable act of adultery. You do not have to name the party/parties involved, as it is sufficient for the respondent to agree that they have committed adultery; however, you may decide to name the person, particularly if you want to claim costs against them. If you decide against the ‘name and shame’ method, then they will have to be made a party to your petition and be served with a copy of the petition.
2) That the respondent’s behaviour has been so unbearable that you can no longer be reasonably expected to live with them, as judged by a court of law.
3) That the respondent deserted you two or more years ago. ?
4) That you and the respondent have lived apart for two years and he or she agrees to the Divorce.?
5) That you and the respondent have lived apart for five years or more; in this instance it isn’t necessary for the respondent to agree to the divorce.
If you can confirm one or more of these five points then you will be entitled to a divorce, given that your marriage has lasted at least one year. Now, it may seem that some of the points may be disconcertingly vague, in particular number (4), the point that states, ‘That you and the respondent have not lived together for two years and that they agree to the Divorce.?’ This may appear to be easily contestable, yet with the correct legal advice you can be sure to deem whether your partner’s behaviour constitutes such official grounds.
If your situation does not seem to cover any of the grounds, or if you feel it covers a point not made by this list, yet something you deem as totally valid for divorce, then you can still file for divorce, but it may not be the quicker, ‘DIY’ route that you hoped for.
If you contact a Bradford divorce lawyer, then they can advise you on these matters, so if you feel as if you would like legal advice on filing for divorce, don’t delay, seek legal advice today.
