Heywood Divorce Solicitors

If you are trying to find a solicitor in Heywood, or anywhere within the OL10 postcode, who is capable of handling your divorce proceedings in a professional and compassionate manner, contact the team at Clough & Willis. As a leading North West law firm with over 60 staff spread across our three offices, we have years of experience as divorce solicitors.

Our specialist divorce lawyers will be able to advise you on the required grounds for divorce, helping you to clearly establish your position in relation to UK law at what can be a highly traumatic time. They will also provide an in-depth breakdown of divorce costs, allowing you to make a fully informed decision about how you wish to proceed.

There are many potential reasons for divorce, but when it comes to divorce law, only the following are recognised:

Unreasonable behaviour: If unreasonable behaviour is cited as grounds for divorce, you must demonstrate that the relationship is irreconcilable as a direct result of said behaviour, and you can no longer live together. Unreasonable behaviour can consist of anything from poor financial management to domestic violence; courts tend to be lenient as to what constitutes unreasonable behaviour, judging each case individually.

Adultery: Adultery may only be cited as grounds for divorce if you can prove that your spouse had consensual sex with another person.

Desertion: If your spouse leaves the family home without your consent and stays away for a period of two years or more, desertion may be cited as grounds for divorce.

Separation for at least 2 years: In this case, the consent of the other party must be sought before the divorce can be finalised.

Separation for at least five years: In this case, consent of the other party is not required.

The divorce solicitors at Clough & Willis will be able to provide clear, reasoned legal advice regarding which of the above grounds for divorce best suits your situation, and will be available to offer help and guidance throughout the divorce proceedings. We understand that divorce can is a stressful and upsetting process, and utilise a firm but non-confrontational approach to achieve an appropriate level of ancillary relief for our clients.

If you are located in Heywood or the surrounding area, and are considering filing for divorce but are not sure how to proceed, contact the experienced divorce team at Clough & Willis on freephone 0800 083 0815.