Divorce

We are able to raise divorce proceedings on your behalf through Andersons Online in the following circumstances:

The action is based on the fact that you have lived separately for more than 2years.
Alternatively, that you have lived separately for 1years and your husband/wife consents to a divorce.
There is no dispute between you as to the residence of or contact to any children.
Neither husband nor wife has any financial claim against the other.
Where the Scottish Courts have jurisdiction.

If you wish to raise proceedings based on adultery, unreasonable behaviour or desertion or if you have a financial claim please consult one of our solicitors separately. If you are unsure whether you have a financial claim, again consult one of our solicitors. You may, for example, have a claim in respect of life assurance policies, pension or superannuation schemes, shareholdings, trademarks, works of art and other heritable and moveable property. Never use this site to instruct divorce proceedings without first satisfying yourself that there is no such claim. We are always happy to discuss your particular circumstances over the telephone first to check whether or not any financial cliam should be made. Once you are divorced you will lose all rights to make a financial claim in the future. Remember, if in doubt, consult us in person or by telephone, or click here to send an e-mail. No charge is made for such a consultation. If you are receiving State benefits or are on a low income, you may be entitled to legal aid. Again, consult one of our solicitors if you think this might be the case.
To arrange a consultation by telephone, call either of the following:-

Campbell Watson or Lorna E Miller
01577 862405

Please provide us with the following information.

1.*	Your title, e.g. Mr/Mrs.:
2.*	Your full name, including any middle names:
3.	If applicable, your maiden surname:
4.	If applicable, your first and any subsequent married surnames:
5.*	Your date of birth:
6.*	Your full postal address, including postcode:
7.	Evening telephone number:
8.*	Day time telephone number:
9.*	Your e-mail address:
10.	The full name of your husband or wife including, if appropriate, your wife's maiden name and her first and any subsequent married surnames.
11.	Where were you married?
12.	The precise date of your marriage.
13.	The date of your separation.
14.	Have you lived together since that date? If so give the dates between which you did live together.
15.	Do you regard the marriage as having broken down irretrievably?.	Yes No
16.	Is there any prospect of a reconciliation?	Yes No
17.	Are you domiciled in Scotland? A domicile is the country which you regard as your permanent home.	Yes No
18.	Have you lived in Scotland for a period of at least 12 months immediately before today's date?	Yes No
19.	Is your husband/wife domiciled in Scotland?	Yes No
20.	Has your husband/wife lived in Scotland for a period of at least 12 months immediately before today's date?	Yes No
21.	Is your husband/wife incapable of managing his/her own affairs because of a mental disorder?	Yes No
22.	Are you aware of any court actions currently proceeding in Scotland or in any other country which may affect your marriage?	Yes No
23.	Is your husband/wife to consent to a divorce based on 1 years separation?	Yes No
24.	Have you read and understood the advice given to you regarding a financial claim?	Yes No
If you need advice on whether you have a financial claim please contact us.
25.	Do you confirm that you are making no financial claim?	Yes No
26.	Will your husband/wife suffer grave financial hardship if divorce were to be granted?	Yes No
27.	Do you have any children under the age of 16?	Yes No if answer is "No" please click here to go to Final Procedure
28.	Give the name of each of your children, in full and next to it his or her date of birth.
	29. Are any of your children adopted?	Yes No
30.	If "yes" give their names and the date of their adoption.
31.	With whom do the children live for most of the time
	32. Is the accomodation at their house adequate?	Yes No
33.	Is it a house or flat?	House Flat
34.	How many bedrooms does it have?
35.	Does it have a garden?
36.	How often does the parent with whom the children do not live see them?
37.	Do they stay overnight?	Yes No
38.	Which school does each child attend.
39.	Do any of the children have any health problems? If so, specify who has what problem, how serious it is and what measures need to be taken to look after that child.
40.	Are the children well settled with the current arrangements?
41.	Do any of the children have any particular hobbies, pastimes or skills? Give details here, including membership of clubs, teams, etc.
42.	The law states that no order should be made regarding the children unless this is necessary. Do you think it necessary for the court to make any order regulating where the children should live or what contact they should have with the other parent?	Yes No
43.	We may require to obtain a statement from an independent person who can confirm that the arrangements for the children are satisfactory. Please give the name, address and contact number of a person who sees the children regularly and can speak to their welfare. Please tell that person that you have given us his or her name and that we may contact him/her.
44.	If you have any other information which you feel is relevant or any query, please use this space.
* Denotes required fields FINAL INSTRUCTIONS Please send us your marriage certificate and the children's birth certificates. The children's certificates must be full extracts, not abbreviated certificates. In the case of adopted children, send the extract from the Adopted Children Register. a) If you have no children, send us a cheque, made payable to Andersons LLP, for the sum of £350. This includes the court dues and VAT. or b) If you do have children, send us a cheque made payable to Andersons LLP for £650.00. This includes the court dues and VAT. We shall send you a receipted VAT invoice. We shall also send you the appropriate documents to sign. You will have to sign these in the presence of a Notary Public. All of our solicitors are notaries and no charge is made by us for notarizing these documents. There may be a small charge if the documents are signed in the presence of a notary other than from this firm. Once the documents have been signed and submitted to the court, we shall inform you as soon as the divorce has been granted. Thereafter an extract decree of divorce is issued and this document will be sent to you by us as soon as we receive it.