The introduction of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act has simplified divorce proceedings, allowing applications to be made online within minutes. This application process does not require legal advice, allowing parties to finalise these proceedings independently. This convenience and simplification does, however, pose the biggest and most financially damaging risk to the parties.
Associate, Lisa Payne has written an article for IFA Magazine discussing the key considerations and potential risks that arise when couples apply for a divorce online.
Lisa Writes, "The biggest and most financially damaging risk of not seeking legal advice before making an application for divorce, or responding to the same if your spouse has made the application, is not in relation to the mechanics of the divorce, as most family lawyers will encourage parties to deal with such themselves alongside their advice, to assist with keeping legal fees to a minimum, it is in respect of resolving the finances of the marriage. There is a worrying misconception that being divorced means a 'line is drawn' and the finances are 'sorted' and you can move on with your life independent of your spouse. This is incorrect."
Read the full article here.
