| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DIY divorce | This is when you manage your own divorce. This typically means completing the court forms yourself and communicating with the court throughout the process - whether as the applicant or the respondent in a divorce. Doing a DIY divorce is now easier due to the online divorce application section on Gov.uk. |
A big thank you to Nick and Ruth Langford for their contribution to the Wikivorce glossary. For a more in-depth definition of the various legal terms listed above take a look at their book : The Family Law A to Z available to buy on Amazon.
Helping you negotiate a fair financial settlement with your spouse (or their solicitor) without going to court.
Financial mediation is a convenient and inexpensive way to agree on a fair financial settlement.
This legally binding agreement defines how assets (e.g. properties and pensions) are to be divided.
Support for people who have to go to court to get a fair divorce financial settlement without a solicitor.
