Divorce and Family Disputes
Getting divorced is an emotional, stressful and difficult time. You need someone on your side to guide you through the
legal process.
At Bellavia & Associates, you will receive advice you can trust about what matters most to you – your children, your home
and your financial security.
Our experienced team will take time to understand your situation and talk through your options. We’ll explain your rights and those of your estranged partner and we’ll do our best to make your divorce as stress-free as possible.
Call us on 01633 450460 or make an enquiry online.
Our team will
Explain the divorce process and help you understand what you need to do at each stage
Start the divorce action for you by filing the necessary forms
Keep you updated and represent your best interests
Help you reach an agreement with your ex-partner wherever practical, without having to go to court
If you do go to court, present your case
Help you to understand what the judge can and cannot do, and explain what the judge's decision means for you
Record agreements
A Range of Divorce Options to Suit You
No two divorces are the same. That’s why we offer a selection of divorce packages to suit your particular circumstances and budget. Whether the break is amicable or contentious, involves children or asset issues, our experienced divorce lawyers can recommend the right course of action. Our services include:
Financial settlements arising from divorce and separation
International aspects of marriage, divorce and separation
Injunctions / domestic violence issues
Cohabitation and civil partner disputes
You should seek legal advice as soon as you can if:
You are at risk of having nowhere to live
You are at risk of domestic violence or abuse
Your ex-partner is not giving you enough contact with your children
You are in a vulnerable financial position compared with your ex-partner
You are unsure what a fair settlement between you would look like
You have a lot of assets
You got married abroad, or you, your ex-partner or your children have non-UK nationality
No fault Divorce
No two divorces are the same. That’s why we offer a selection of divorce packages to suit your particular circumstances and budget. Whether the break is amicable or contentious, new rulings from the 6 April 2022, have allowed a significant change in divorce law for England and Wales. It's the first change for 50 years. The changes mean that instead of needing to prove the other party is at fault, there is now no requirement to assign fault when filing for divorce. Therefore No fault divorce allows couples to end their marriage or civil partnership without having to blame each other for the breakdown of their relationship.
Children
The welfare of any children involved in a divorce is placed before anything else by the law.
Our priority, if possible, will be to help you reach an agreement with your ex-partner for your children's sake. This might be about where the children live, how much contact they have with you both, how they will be provided for, and how decisions will be taken in future about things such as holidays and schools.
Whatever your circumstances, we have the knowledge and experience to make sure that the decisions you make are in the best interests of your children now and in the future.
Mediation
Although you need a court order to get a divorce, you do not need to go to court to reach a divorce settlement with your ex-partner.
Mediation helps separating couples reach agreement even on the most difficult issues. Trained mediators do not take sides and will listen to you both.
Our team can help you to arrange a meeting with a mediator.
Bellavia & Associates | Cohabitee Disputes
Although these are either settled or litigated upon using the Civil rather than the Family Courts and rules, our expertise is again second to none.
Contact us even if you think you cannot afford our expertise, as we may be able to offer you one of our flexible funding solutions.
