Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Limited
Atlantic House,
114 Kingston Crescent,
Portsmouth,
Hampshire, PO2 8AL
The advantages of a
family solicitor in
divorce cases
023 9267 5555
023 9267 5507
off ice@a2law.co.uk
The law in the UK states that you wil l need to have been married for at least one year
to be able to apply for a divorce with the help of your family sol ic itors . The partner in
the marriage who is applying for the divorce is the petit ioner , whilst the partner who
receives the divorce or is served with the divorce is the respondent. In some cases the
divorce may be agreed between both part ies and this can be dealt with within 4 to 6
months here in the UK with the help of family sol ic itors . Unfortunately most of the t ime
the respondent may wish to defend themselves or there may be other complications
such as chi ldren involved and this can lead to many disagreements, complications and
delays in obtaining a divorce. By making sure that you have contacted family sol ic itors
from the outset you can ensure the best possible outcome for yourself and your loved
ones.
Throughout married l i fe there are many tr ials and tr ibulations which may come your
way, sometimes these are solved over t ime and forgotten about, but sometimes they can
lead to irreversible damage to your marriage. Here, in the UK, the grounds on which a
divorce can be granted is where there has been an irretr ievable breakdown of a
marriage. I f you have reached a breaking point in your marriage and are considering a
divorce then it is important that you contact family sol ic itors .
Family sol ic itors are aware of the turmoil and distress that can be caused by a divorce
therefore by seeking the assistance of establ ished family sol ic itors you can rest assured
that they wil l put together a strong case for you.
Family sol ic itors have up-to-date knowledge and expertise on the ever-changing rules of
the legal system, special is ing in family law and you can be sure to f ind a fr iendly a