Rawtenstall Divorce Solicitors and Lawyers

If you are looking for an experienced divorce solicitor in Rawtenstall, contact the family law department at Clough & Willis today. We enjoy an excellent reputation in Rawtenstall and the surrounding area, and are widely considered to be one of the North West's leading law firms. Our sixty staff are spread across three offices in the Bury and Radcliffe area, yet we are available to prospective clients throughout Lancashire and the North West.

We utilise a firm yet non-confrontational approach to divorce proceedings, and always endeavour to secure the maximum amount of ancillary relief for our clients. Our experienced divorce solicitors can also supply in-depth breakdowns of potential divorce costs, as well as advising you on the 'grounds for divorce' appropriate to your situation.

In the majority of divorce cases, the grounds for divorce fall into one of the following categories:

Unreasonable behaviour requires you to prove that the behaviour of your spouse has made it impossible for you to continue living together.

Adultery requires that you prove in court that your spouse has had consensual sex with another person.

Desertion may be used as grounds for divorce if your partner has been away from the family home without your consent for a period of two or more years.

Separation for at least two years requires that you seek the consent of your spouse before the divorce can be finalised.

Separation for at least five years does not require you to seek your spouse's consent.

The divorce solicitors here at Clough & Willis, Rawtenstall, will be able to provide helpful legal advice regarding divorce law, as well as helping you decide which grounds for divorce are most appropriate to your situation.

We realise that divorce is an extremely unpleasant and stressful process. If you are considering fling for divorce but are unsure of how to proceed, we urge you to contact the experienced divorce solicitors at Clough & Willis to arrange for your free initial consultation. Contact us today on freephone 0800 083 0815.