Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #84481 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-31
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 30 pages

Synopsis
Splitting up does not have to be costly and difficult. This Lawpack Kit gives you the instructions and information you need to manage your own uncontested divorce. It explains the legal and financial issues involved and provides common sense advice on how to conduct your divorce, taking you from the petition to the final decree. It also provides advice on the practicalities of separation. It covers topics such as: How the divorce process works and how to judge whether or not you can do it yourself; the different grounds for divorce; step-by-step guide to obtaining a divorce, from filing the divorce petition to the decree absolute; guidance on the Simplified and Ordinary divorce procedures in Scotland; the importance of making satisfactory arrangements for children and how the courts intervene if necessary; the Child Support Agency; more on mediation as an option for resolving disputes; expanded section on financial matters and the courts' power to divide up income, debts and property; and, separation agreements and judicial separation.

Customer Reviews

Helped me keep things civil
This is an excellent guide, providing your circumstances are not too complicated. It was easy to use, it would have got 5* if it had diferentiated between Scottish and English/Welsh law in a clearer fashion - I kept finding myself following bits that I later found out were for the Scottish readers. However a highlighter pen soon sorted this out!

This has managed to keep things civil - in fact almost 'nice' - between myself and my (ex)husband, and I haven't noticed any problems with our two children either. Keeping solicitors out of it for as long as possible does make it better (and cheaper!), although I found I needed some legal help at the end when it came to changing the deeds to the house, etc.

Saves hundreds in legal fees!
I chose this guide over the £350 an hour rate charged by my local solicitor - and no doubt saved over s thousand! I divorced just with the help of this practical guide! Very straightforward and simple - that is only if your circumstances are not too complicated and you agree on most of the terms.