Getting a divorce in London

Getting a divorce in London will mean you have to send in a D8 form (called a petition) to a county court in your area, or to the Principal Registry of the Family Division in London. You can find the court in London at:

First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NP
Telephone main switchboard:020 7947 6000

You can get the form you need from the HMCS website, or your local county court. If you need help with this part of the divorce process, there are divorce lawyers in London that can help you. Note that you must be able to show that you have grounds for a divorce in London. Acceptable grounds include:

You have been deserted for a period of at least two years
You can prove adultery
You have lived apart for five years, as in these cases a divorce will usually be automatic
You have prove unreasonable behaviour
You have lived apart for at least two years and the divorce is not contested

A divorce lawyer in London can also be invaluable if you have substantial assets in your marriage and you also have children to consider. Note that it is not true that all assets are automatically divided on a 50:50 basis. A divorce lawyer in London will be able to advise about how to approach the division of assets during your divorce. Divorce can be a complex process in some cases. Never attempt to handle your divorce alone, as a divorce lawyer can help and support you throughout the divorce process.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about divorce law, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist divorce solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local divorce solicitors please call us on 020 7947 6000 or complete the web-form above.