Divorce Guide

Types of application

When you file a divorce case, the first thing that is mandatory to get a good lawyer for yourself who can guide you on all legal matters and make you aware of your rights. Also, depending upon your case, different forms or applications need to be completed and submitted before proceeding further. It is at thins point that you need a good solicitor who can advise you what is legal and what is not.

Let us now discuss about these forms or divorce applications required:

The Divorce Petition

As the name suggests, the first and the foremost thing required to file a case is the divorce petition. Petition or the appeal is the first document that you need to present to your partner as well as the court. This contains the grounds on which you are filing the case. It must be noted here that your partner might not agree to these grounds. This petition can be sent to your partner for final agreement before moving to the court. It is always better to settle to an agreement outside the court lest you incur high cost, extra time and more emotional instability. Your solicitor plays a vital role in this case. It is always advised to consult your solicitor before handling this petition to the court and your partner.

Statement of Arrangements

Statement of arrangement has o be filed in case you have children. It describes your child’s contemporary condition i.e. their schooling, custody, which of the parent cares for them and maintenance payments. The statement of agreements should also contain the future proposal to take care of the child. Again, as in case of the divorce petition, the partner might not agree to all terms and conditions. In such a case, he/she has the right to present a different statement of agreements. This should be given to the partner before presenting it into the court.

Application for Ancillary Relief

This document basically covers the division of financial property i.e., division of assets, capital and property, pension included. It is advantageous if you and your partner try to settle this issue outside the court. In absence of this situation, you always have an open option to move to the court of law. Also, along with this application for ancillary relief, you need to attach your financial statement making your economic status clear.

Interim Financial Order

Interim financial order is a temporary court order. The divorce case proceedings might take a long time. In order to fulfill your financial needs, you or your partner, at any time before the final order, can apply for interim financial order. In this case, the court will temporarily pass an order to ensure financial needs are met. In case, child is involved, the court would consider other things as well.

Above mentioned were the types of applications that you may pertain in a divorce.

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