Understanding the divorce process
In this episode of The Candid Divorce Lawyer, host Kimberley Davies and Family Partner & Solicitor Grant Cameron provide a clear, step-by-step guide to the UK divorce process, including legal, emotional, and financial considerations.
Grant covers:
– When is the right time to seek legal advice during a separation or divorce
– What does the divorce process actually involve, and do you need to go to court
– How has the no-fault divorce law changed the experience for separating couples
– What support—legal, emotional, and financial—should you consider during a divorce
– Are financial and child arrangements automatically handled in a divorce- What should you look for when choosing the right solicitor for your situation
In this episode:
- 00:00 Meet Grant Cameron and his journey in family law
- 1:47 The importance of early legal advice in divorce
- 3:11 Understanding the one couple, one lawyer model
- 5:50 Beyond paperwork: a solicitor’s role
- 7:49 The three pillars of divorce client support
- 9:53 Finding the right family lawyer for you
- 12:05 Navigating the UK’s no-fault divorce process
- 15:20 Understanding the divorce timeline
- 17:21 Financial, child arrangements and avoiding court
- 20:35 Essential advice and resources for starting divorce proceedings
- 22:11 Wrapping up and what’s next on the podcast
