Divorce Solicitors in Leicester

Divorce does not need to be filled with conflict or leave you with financial difficulties, a broken family or other ongoing problems. Our divorce solicitors in Leicester can guide you through the process in a way that protects your future and that of your loved ones, while keeping the stress and emotional fallout to a minimum.

We offer a fixed cost initial consultation with one of our friendly, expert divorce solicitors in Leicester in person, over the phone or via video conferencing starting from £240 (plus VAT).

For immediate divorce advice in Leicester, please contact us now on 0116 255 4855 or use our simple enquiry form to request a call back.

Our local solicitors for divorce in Leicester can support you with:

• Divorce proceedings
• Civil partnership dissolution
• Divorce financial settlements
• Arrangements for children
• International divorce

Benefits of working with our divorce solicitors in Leicester

• Highly experienced divorce lawyers with expertise in both straightforward and more complex situations, including separations involving high value assets
• An approach tailored to your concerns and situation
• Family Law Advanced and Children Law accreditation by the Law Society
• Our Family Law team includes accredited members of Resolution, the UK’s leading network for family lawyers
• Fixed fee initial consultation in person, over the phone or via videoconferencing (fixed cost starts from £240 plus VAT)
• Fixed fee divorce packages available for both applicants and respondents

Book an initial fixed cost consultation with our divorce solicitors in Leicester

To book your initial fixed cost consultation with one of our expert divorce solicitors in Leicester, please contact us now on 0116 255 4855 or use our simple enquiry form to request a call back.

How we can help with divorce legal advice in Leicester

Divorce proceedings

Getting divorced is much more straightforward than it used to be thanks to the new no-fault divorce process introduced to England and Wales in April 2022. This means there is no longer a need to give a reason for the end of the marriage or “place blame” and there are almost no grounds on which a divorce can be contested. That said, it is still sensible to seek expert divorce law advice to make sure you follow the process correctly and do not overlook any issues that may affect your future.

Our divorce lawyers in Leicester can provide step-by-step guidance through the divorce process. Whether you are applying with your spouse, making a sole application or responding to a divorce application by your spouse, we can make sure you take all of the actions you need promptly and correctly.

We can also provide clear divorce legal advice for all of the issues you will need to consider, including dividing your finances and making arrangements for any children you have. This way, you can be confident that you have fully planned for every way in which your life will be impacted by the end of your marriage.

Civil partnership dissolution

Following recent reforms introduced by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, the process for ending a civil partnership is now the same as that for a divorce. Previously, the reasons you could give for a civil partnership dissolution were slightly different than those for divorce, but as the need to provide a reason has now been removed, this is no longer relevant.

If you are planning to end your civil partnership, our team will be happy to support you through the process and all of the issues you need to resolve, including for your finances and children.

Divorce financial settlements

The financial side of divorce is often the one people are most worried about because of the huge impact it can have on their future. The good news is that, in most cases, it is possible to agree a settlement that meets both parties needs and the needs of any children without having to resort to court proceedings.

Our divorce lawyers in Leicester are highly skilled in constructive negotiation, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques. As such, we can give you the best chance of reaching a fair settlement outside of a court setting. We can also support you with securing a Consent Order from a court to make a voluntary settlement legally binding and a Clean Break Order, which protects you against the possibility of a future financial claim by your ex-spouse.

However, if court proceedings are required, we can be by your side every step of the way. Our experts can support you with applying for a Financial Order and make sure your case is strongly prepared and presented, so you can be confident of securing the best available result.

Arrangements for children

Arrangements for children should be considered as early as possible during divorce proceedings to give your children certainty and protect their welfare. Our divorce solicitors in Leicester can assist with negotiating arrangements for children, including through mediation where appropriate.

In the unfortunate event that it is not possible to agree on arrangements for children, we can also guide you through a court application for a Child Arrangements Order. We can also advise on matters such as Specific Issue Orders to resolve one-off issues, such as where children should go to school, and Prohibited Steps Orders, to prevent a parent taking an action, such as removing a child from the UK.

International divorce

Where there are international elements to a divorce, it is important to have specialist divorce legal advice from an expert who is familiar with these types of situations. At Johnson Astills, we can support you through issues such as divorce where one or both spouses are foreign nationals or where one party does not live in the UK.

We also have the expertise to advise on dealing with considerations such as international assets and taking children abroad.

Book an initial fixed cost consultation with our divorce solicitors in Leicester

To book your initial fixed cost consultation with one of our expert divorce solicitors in Leicester, please contact us now on 0116 255 4855 or use our simple enquiry form to request a call back.