Divorce & Separation
There were over 108,000 divorces in England and Wales in 2019; you are not alone. Blanchards Law offers specialist divorce solicitors in Henley On Thames, London and Marlow.
Punam Denley talks about Divorce & Separation
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. A divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. The end of a relationship can have devastating impacts on the whole family, but seeking early legal advice can help make the process as smooth as possible.
At Blanchards Law we try and give clients the most cost-effective and direct route, whether you initiate divorce proceedings (as the petitioner) or are on the receiving end of them. Our empathetic team will listen to your concerns and provide clear, honest advice to get you as close to where you want to be as possible.
Grounds for divorce
There is only one ground for divorce and that is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. To satisfy the court that there has been an irretrievable breakdown, the Petitioner must prove one of the five facts: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, desertion, two years separation with consent and five years separation without consent. It is important to rely on the correct fact in your divorce petition otherwise the court may return this to you.
Legal Separation
Perhaps you only wish for a ‘Legal Separation’ and to draw up an amicable financial settlement and we can help draft this up for you. We will advise you on the best way to formalise your divorce or separation and also discuss with you the welfare and arrangements of the children of your relationship.
We are mediators and collaborative lawyers so are well versed in alternative dispute resolution which can protect you from the harsh realities of the court-based adversarial system.
Children
Finances
If you are looking for an effective, experienced and empathetic divorce solicitor in Henley On Thames, Marlow or London, call us now on 0333 344 6302 for a free consultation.
What our clients say:
“I just want to thank you wholeheartedly for your guidance and patience while helping me through my tough time. Your help has made my life as painless as possible. I particularly appreciated how speedily you dealt with everything and your succinct emails and letters, free from unnecessary legal verbiage. An absolute godsend, supporting me through each painstaking step of my case.”
Discover more about divorce and separation
If you’re seeking a divorce in London or anywhere in England & Wales pick up the phone on 0333 344 6302 or contact us through our enquiry form. All initial enquiries are free and without obligation.
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All initial enquiries are free and without obligation. During the initial enquiry call, we will listen to your current situation and if we can help you, will outline the next steps and the charges involved. You can then decide if you would like us to help you.
Click the button below to go to our enquiry form or call us today on 0333 344 6302.
This is what our clients say about us
Punam is an excellent family lawyer. She gives good sensible advice on divorce and child matters at what is often a particularly distressing time. I would not hesitate to recommend her for the most complex matters; her legal knowledge combined with her ability to see the bigger picture are invaluable.
Rob Alloway
I instructed Punam to make a financial relief application under Part III Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984. Punam is very professional, knowledgeable and kind. I would not hesitate to instruct her again on any legal matter. Thank you for all your support.
Aline Michele
Divorce is a very harrowing, stressful and personal event Punam was warm and approachable but super efficient and succinct with it. Genuinely staggered at how smooth a process she made it. I wholeheartedly recommend Punam after a very positive experience myself.
Sam Cowan
Punam is an experienced and tenacious lawyer offering warm, compassionate and intelligent advice on a wide variety of family matters. She has acted for us for over a decade both in the city and in her own practice on divorce proceedings and complex family and child matters. We would not hesitate to recommend her.
Sue Evans
Blanchards supported my difficult and complex legal proceedings. They navigated every detail with high competence and provided confidence and reassurance at every step. Was most grateful for the human touch of doing the right thing at all times, and for their comforting professionalism even when times were very tough. Fully recommend and thank you.
Steve James
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Make an enquiry here
All initial enquiries are free and without obligation. During the initial enquiry call, we will listen to your current situation and if we can help you, will outline the next steps and the charges involved. You can then decide if you would like us to help you.
Click the button below to go to our enquiry form or call us today on 0333 344 6302.
Stories & case studies to help you
Please read our blogs on our divorce work and practice. Like you, many client have come to us because the blogs are informative and designed to help you understand what you can do to resolve your situation.
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