Your Roadmap To A Smooth Separation
In this guide you will learn:
- The fundamentals of the divorce process
- How to choose a divorce solicitor
- The differences between alternative dispute resolution and litigation (ie, settling outside of court vs disputing the matter in front of a judge)
- The basics of the division of finances under UK law
- What happens to children in divorce
- Answers to the most common questions concerning divorce
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