Divorce Solicitors in Peterborough

Facing a divorce and separation is never easy, and the legal process can seem daunting. Our experienced divorce solicitors in Peterborough understand how difficult the breakdown of a relationship can be and will ensure that you have the support and representation you need.

When you go through the divorce process, you must deal with other related matters in addition to obtaining a final order for divorce. This includes obtaining a financial order setting out how your assets and liabilities will be divided and may also include applying for a child arrangements order.

We can give you comprehensive advice on your situation and what legal issues must be dealt with during the divorce. Our family law solicitors in Peterborough have a reputation as a leading provider of legal advice and are known for their excellent service.

With many years of experience, we regularly deal with complex and high-value divorces involving agricultural assets, business interests, estates and land. We also deal with international divorces.

Please contact our Peterborough office if you need help from our expert divorce solicitors.

Services from our divorce lawyers in Peterborough include:

Advice on divorce proceedings or civil partnership dissolution
Applying for a divorce or civil partnership dissolution
Financial orders
Child arrangements orders
Domestic violence
Injunctions
International divorce
Pension and property advice

Bespoke advice and representation from expert local divorce solicitors

Initial divorce advice

If you are separating and considering a divorce or civil partnership dissolution, we can give you initial advice on your situation and the matters that you must address.

We can discuss issues such as whether a separation agreement is needed, the benefits of a child arrangements order, divorce costs and potential timescales. We know that you are likely to have questions at this stage and we will happily go through them with you so that you know what to expect at this challenging time.

Applying for a divorce or civil partnership dissolution

When obtaining a divorce, dealing with other matters before the actual divorce is finalised is usually advisable. The main requirement is to put a financial order in place that deals with the division of property and other assets and arrangements for any children that you may have. Once other issues have been dealt with, we can make an application to the court for a divorce.

Once the application has been sent, there is a cooling-off period of 20 weeks. After this time, we can ask the court for a conditional order. We can request a final order six weeks and one day after the conditional order is made. This is the document that will complete the process.

For more information on our services, see our divorce proceedings page.

Financial orders

It is essential to have a financial order made when you divorce or dissolve your civil partnership. Without this, there is a risk that a claim could be made against you in the future.

A financial order can be made by consent if you and your former partner agree on how to split your assets and debts.

Our team will work to try and help you find an acceptable solution out of court. This is beneficial for several reasons, including speed, cost-efficiency and reducing conflict.

We can negotiate with your partner’s solicitor to see if we can agree on a fair division of assets. If necessary, we can refer you to mediation, where a neutral mediator will meet with you both to help you explore potential solutions.

There are also other types of alternative dispute resolution that may be helpful, including collaborative law and arbitration. Again, these are faster than court and generally less expensive.

If an agreement is reached, the court can be asked to seal this, making a binding financial order. If you cannot agree, then we can ask the court to decide the issues in question and make an order in the terms it believes are fair.

For more information, see our finances page.

Child arrangements orders

One of the hardest parts of a divorce is making new arrangements for children. We can represent you in negotiations to try and agree on how matters will be dealt with. If you have children, then you can have a child arrangements order made. This will set out details of where your child will live, how much time they will spend with each parent and how they will keep in touch with you while you are not together.

We can negotiate with the solicitor for your child’s other parent to try and agree on the details. Where this is not possible, you will need to consider mediation as a next step unless domestic violence is a factor.

If you can agree on arrangements during mediation, the court can approve these and make a child arrangements order. If you are not able to agree, then an application can be made to the court asking it to decide matters. The court will generally involve the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service or Cafcass, which will work with you and your family to prepare reports to help the court make the right decisions.

We know that putting child arrangements in place can be very stressful, and we will always make sure that you have our support and guidance throughout.

Domestic violence

If you have suffered from domestic violence, we can take steps to protect you, including during the divorce process. This includes protection from psychological, physical, sexual, financial and emotional abuse.

Our team will handle the matter sensitively and take prompt action to keep you and your children safe if necessary.

For more about our services, see our domestic violence page.

Injunctions

We can apply to the court for an injunction on your behalf where necessary. This includes:

A non-molestation order, preventing someone from harming, harassing or intimidating you or your child.
An occupation order, setting out how your home can be occupied and who can enter the property.
A prohibited steps order, preventing someone from taking a particular action in relation to your child, such as taking them overseas or removing them from their school.
A specific issue order, setting out what will happen in a particular situation, such as changing a child’s name, having medical treatment or relocating.

International divorce

We have experience handling international divorce cases. These are generally more complex and may involve overseas assets and liabilities, a marriage that took place overseas, and determining which country children will live in.

Our team have the expertise necessary to deal with a full range of issues in international divorce cases. We will ensure that you have robust representation to protect your interests and safeguard your children.

Pension and property advice

Dealing with pensions and property can be complex, particularly during a divorce. Our team are highly experienced and can suggest a range of solutions to even the most difficult of issues.

There are a range of options for sharing both pensions and property in a divorce. We will explain these to you and provide advice on the best choices for your financial and personal circumstances.

Divorce fees

Our divorce legal costs for advice and representation are competitive and offer excellent value for money. We know how important it is to have a clear idea of the costs involved when dealing with the uncertainty of a divorce. We will provide you with a fee estimate at the start as well as updates as your case progresses, checking with you before carrying out work and incurring charges. If you would like to find out more, please contact us and we will be happy to advise you.

Why choose Roythornes’ divorce solicitors in Peterborough?

Our family law team members have a wealth of experience in dealing with divorce and related issues. We know this can be a difficult time and we will always do all we can to ensure that you and your family have the security you need for the future.

Wherever possible, we try to resolve matters out of court with minimal conflict. Our team includes members of Resolution, a group of expert family law solicitors committed to constructively dealing with divorce and related issues.

We are also noted for our legal excellence in leading legal directory The Legal 500, which notes that we have “the most formidable team led by the impressive Nick Ingrey”.

For more information, see family law solicitors in Peterborough.

In addition to our Peterborough office, we also have offices in Nottingham, Alconbury, Birmingham and Spalding.