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Georgina Jones
Trainee Solicitor, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Georgina is a Trainee Solicitor in Stowe's Stony Stratford office.
Samantha Edwards
Associate, Surrey, Sussex & Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Samantha is an Associate across Surrey, Sussex & Kent.
Ashley Le-Core
Partner, Surrey, Sussex & Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Ashley handles all areas of family law, including, but not limited to, injunctions, children arrangements, divorce and finances, Special Guardianship and relocation out of the jurisdiction applications.
Emma Johnson
Solicitor, Newcastle
Divorce Children Domestic Abuse
Emma is a solicitor based out of our Newcastle office and other locations across the North East and Yorkshire. She specialises in divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements and domestic abuse cases.
Heather Arnold
Senior Associate, North West
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Heather is a Senior Associate based in Stowe's North West offices.
James Leach
Senior Associate, Surrey, Sussex & Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
James is a Senior Associate based in our offices in Surrey, Sussex & Kent.
Rachel Watson
Managing Partner
Divorce Adoption Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse
Rachel specialises in complex financial remedy proceedings and TOLATA matters.
Judit Kerese
Senior Associate, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Judit deals with all aspects of family law, with a particular interest in divorce and financial consequences of a relationship breakdown.
Kate Bouwmeester
Senior Associate, East of England
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Kate's experience and attention to detail enables her to assist clients in a pragmatic manner with empathy and understanding.
Hollie Murray
Partner, North East & Yorkshire
Divorce Children Civil Partnerships Cohabitation
Hollie has been ranked as an Associate to Watch in Chambers and Partners and a Leading Associate in the 2026 and 2027 Legal 500 editions.
Lucy Edwards
Solicitor, Nottingham
Divorce Children Finance Prenuptial Agreements
Lucy is a Solicitor who is based out of our Nottingham office.
Imrana Masters
Senior Associate, East Midlands
Divorce Islamic divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse
Imrana is a senior associate working across our East Midlands offices, with a particular interest in private law children matters.
Sarah Hodges
Partner, Surrey, Sussex & Kent
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
I work across all areas of family law including divorce, financial and children issues with significant experience in nuptial and separation agreements. Focused and thorough, I am renowned for my attention to detail and clear, concise advice, free of legal jargon. From the outset, I put my clients' needs first and will work, wherever possible, to reach the best possible outcome in an amicable way.
Kate Whelan
Senior Associate, Surrey, Sussex & Kent
Divorce Domestic Abuse Finance Resolution Member
Kate is a Senior Associate based in Surrey, Sussex & Kent
Vicki Rawlins
Partner, South Coast & South West
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
I deal with all aspects of family law and specialise in relationship planning and relationship separation work. I'm a Resolution accredited specialist in Private Child Law and Domestic Abuse and trained mediator.
Louise Chipchase
Regional Director
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
I have extensive experience in all aspects of family law including divorce, separation, cohabitation and nuptial agreements. I frequently represent clients in high-net-worth cases whether they are wishing to protect their wealth or ensure their financial future is secure; adopting a strategic and compassionate approach throughout.
Kamila Ewa Cyran
Solicitor, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire
Divorce Finance Resolution Member
Kamila is a solicitor across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire.
Penny-jo Freddi
Senior Associate, South West & Oxfordshire
Divorce Cohabitation Collaborative Law Domestic Abuse
Penny-jo is a Senior Associate based across the South West & Oxfordshire.
Paola Cuffolo
Solicitor, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Children Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse
Paola is a Solicitor based across South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales.
Josephine Pilling
Senior Associate, South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales
Divorce Civil Partnerships Domestic Abuse Finance
Josephine is a senior associate based in South West, Oxfordshire & South Wales, with experience in a wide range of private family law matters.
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The divorce process
Application
One or both spouses submit a divorce application to the court using the HMCTS Portal, citing irretrievable breakdown of the marriage without assigning blame.
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20-week reflection period
After the application is filed, and your former spouse has responded to the petition, a mandatory 20-week reflection period begins. During this time, spouses may also exchange financial information using Form E and address any necessary child arrangements, including including the time your children spend with you both.
Conditional order
After the reflection period, the applicant(s) apply for a Conditional order (previously known as Decree Nisi). The court reviews the case and, if satisfied, grants the order.
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6-week waiting period
Following the Conditional order, there is a mandatory 6-week waiting period before the final step can be taken.
Final order
After the 6-week waiting period, the applicant(s) may apply for the Final Order (previously known as Decree Absolute), officially ending the marriage.
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Average 9-12 months
If more than 12 months have elapsed between obtaining your conditional order and applying for your final order, you will have to submit a short statement to support your application, explaining the delay.
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