What Happens If You Pass Away Without a Will in England or Wales?
Many people can find the idea of making a Will difficult. It can be hard to think about death and making decisions about what will
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Do you want to agree on the arrangements for children and finances with your former partner but find it hard to speak with them constructively?
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You have to be married for at least one year before divorce can be commenced.
No. You are able to divorce in the UK as long as you or your spouse have been resident here for at least one year before starting your case, or you and your spouse are domiciled in the UK.
No. The same procedure has to be followed before divorce is finalised. See Our Flowchart.
– A divorce petition
– Original Marriage Certificate, with translation if appropriate
– A fee
An ‘agreed divorce’ takes about 5-6 months to finalise.
You are still able to divorce by showing the court that you have made attempts to locate them. The facts of 2 years’ separation with consent or adultery should not be relied upon in this instance.
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