Andrew Morris, Partner

Never let your spouse give up work.

While I can advise you of your options, you ultimately have to make a decision based on what you feel is right for you and your family.

How long will it take?

It depends on the case, but as a general rule, most court proceedings take a minimum of 4–6 months to resolve. If it’s highly contentious and has to progress to a Final Hearing, the average is 6–12 months.

How much it will cost?

This depends on the process and nature of your dispute, but we take great care to estimate costs and work out a plan to make sure you’re in financial control of your case.

Do the reasons for a divorce affect how the finances are divided?

No, this won’t have an effect on any finance decisions unless the behaviour relied upon is exceptionally bad.