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Divorce

Regrettably, one in three marriages now end in divorce.

The sole ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Such a breakdown can be established where either party has committed adultery, where one party acts unreasonably towards the other, where the parties have lived separate lives for a period of one year and they both agree to divorce, or where the parties have lived apart for two years or more.

If you are considering raising divorce proceedings you should consult your solicitor. There are important legal consequences which follow from a divorce.

If there are no children under the age of 16 and neither party wishes to make any financial claims on the other the divorce proceedings can be raised under the Simplified Divorce Procedure. You can obtain the appropriate application form from your local Sheriff Court. However, it is still recommended to consult a solicitor before making your application.

Paris Steele W.S. have many years experience in dealing with divorce and would be happy to advise and assist you in that connection.