Good Divorce Week 2025, 10th -14th November 2025
What is Good Divorce Week? This week is “Good Divorce Week,” this is when focus is placed upon family law professionals to promote Resolution’s Code of Practice. This week gives professionals the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the values and keeping the Code at the forefront of their mind and better support for families […]
How long will a divorce take?
“How long will my divorce take?” is always a very difficult question to answer because every case is different. There are the standard time frames which include; At Michael Spoors Solicitors we are open and honest about the process but unfortunately some scheduling is out of our control, such as court time frames and responses […]
Motivational Monday
Legal Risks of Choosing Separation Over Divorce
When couples decide their relationship has broken down and they choose to separate, some remain separated rather than getting a divorce. When choosing this couples need to consider the risks associated with this approach; However, if both parties decide separation is the right way for them, it would be sensible to formalise the separation with […]
Why use a solicitor during a divorce?
There are many companies online these days offering their services without the need for a solicitor. Although we understand this may entice clients with the idea it will reduce costs, we often have clients requiring advice further down the line when the process has not been fully concluded, or at times, incorrect advice been given. […]
FAQ
Question: Is a pensions report necessary during a divorce? Answer: Yes, it’s very important. Pensions can be one of the most important financial assets a couple has and therefore the pensions report will be carefully considered as part of the overall financial settlement between you and your estranged partner. Michael Spoors Solicitors regularly instruct financial […]
Divorce Facts
During October and December 2024 there were 24,171 divorce applications made in the UK under the no fault divorce legislation. Applications made were 74% from sole applicants, 26% from joint applicants. This was a decrease of 2% from the same quarter in 2023. There were 23,413 Final Orders granted between October and December 2024, up […]
Mediation
What is Mediation? Mediation is a voluntary process where divorcing/separating couples can resolve disputes with the help of an impartial mediator without the need for court intervention. During emotionally heightened times, the mediator’s role is to enable couples to reach mutually acceptable agreements by keeping the conversation focused and both parties’ voices heard. The mediator […]
Financial Order
The introduction of ‘no fault’ divorce in April 2022 made it easier than ever to apply for a divorce online. However, we have noticed a significant increase in clients instructing us having obtained a divorce ‘Final Order’ but who unfortunately have not secured a ‘Financial Order’, leaving financial issues with their now ex-spouse unresolved. This […]
Five Stages of Divorce
There are five stages to the divorce process, these are: Follow us on social media for regular updates, you will find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.