What legal issues might I face during divorce proceedings?
Legal issues you may face during divorce proceedings include the following:
- Division of property
- Spousal maintenance
If you are the main breadwinner in your marriage, you may need to continue providing financial support to your spouse before reaching any final agreement. This may include continuing to pay bills even if you have left the home you once shared.
On the other hand, if you depend financially on your spouse, you should ask for suitable financial support. If your spouse refuses, you can apply for an interim financial order from the court. This will require them to meet your financial needs until you reach a final agreement.
It is important that both parties fully disclose their respective financial positions during divorce proceedings. If you suspect that your spouse is hiding assets to avoid splitting them with you as part of your divorce, it is highly advisable that you contact an experienced divorce lawyer.
In the UK, divorce proceedings are wholly distinct from those related to disputes regarding the care and support of any children from the marriage. Yet the issues of custody, access and support can still be raised during divorce proceedings. A skilled divorce solicitor will be able to help you if you are facing such problems.
A lawyer will also help you work out how long it will take to get divorced and whether yours is going to be more complex than others.