New Head of Family Law
Gorvins Solicitors have promoted Nicola Fraser to be its new Head of Family and Matrimonial law
Read articleThe procedure is as follows where (as in most cases) the divorce proceedings are not defended:
1. The marriage has “irretrievably broken down” to be supported by reliance on one of the following facts:
2. The Petitioner’s Solicitor prepares The Divorce Petition and accompanying papers
3. The divorce papers are issued at Court and served on the Respondent
4. The Respondent acknowledges receipt by filing an Acknowledgement of Service at Court
5. The Petitioner files at Court a statement containing prescribed and applies for Decree Nisi
6. A District Judge considers the papers and if satisfied will list a date for the Decree Nisi to be pronounced
7. The Decree Nisi is pronounced and if relevant a Costs Order may be made
8. Six weeks after Decree Nisi the Petitioner can apply to Court for the Decree Absolute
9. The Decree Absolute is pronounced by the Court and the marriage is dissolved
NOTE: This is separate to resolving the financial matters of the divorce. The financial aspects may or may not have been resolved by the time Decree Absolute is pronounced.
I really appreciated the professional, sensitive and polite manner... ...Sofia Zafar from London
My divorce has been one of the most difficult periods of my life and... ...NHS Worker from Manchester
Nicola and the family law team at Gorvins are the most amazing... ...Mrs. Charlotte Soloman from Manchester
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Nicola for all the... ...Mrs. Claire Dalgliesh
I was recommended to Sally by a friend because he said Sally had... ...Anon, Manchester
I would like to thank you for making the whole process painless. Really... ...Mrs B. Manchester
I also wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding... ...Deborah, Stockport
I have been more than satisfied with the way my case was handled... ...Ms. Linda Gibson, Davyhulme
Linzi has been an outstanding practitioner throughout my case. Her... ...David Gibson
I contacted Linzi Perriman, Gorvins 'family' Solicitor, for advice and... ...Laurence Martlew
New Head of Family Law
Gorvins Solicitors have promoted Nicola Fraser to be its new Head of Family and Matrimonial law
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