The things you need to consider while preparing for a divorce in the UK depends on your situation. Do you have children, assets, pensions and is it amicable or not.
Identify if the divorce will be straightforward or if it will acrimonious or contested
Do you have children
If you have children the divorce process can be complicated considerably. You will need to attend mediation (MIAM), this is a step that is required before proceeding to an application for a Child Arrangements Application (C100)
What assets do you have between you
If you have any assets, in particular over £500 then you will need to be aware these are taken into consideration when the Financial Remedy hearing is underway. You will also need to disclose all of your financial information, this includes:
- Bank Accounts
- Credit Cards
- Pensions
- Investments
- Insurance Policies
- Savings
- Vehicles
- Business Interests
