Considering divorce? What are the grounds for divorce? GHP Solicitors Norwich show you what to expect - this slide show is part 1 of 4 on divorce in the UK, and we look at what are the circumstances where you can start divorce proceedings. Go to http://www.greenland-houchen.co.uk for details on how we can help you with arbitration or your UK divorce – we use empathy and plain English!

1. Grounds For Divorce?
When you can get a divorce in the UK
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2. Considering Getting a Divorce?
Things getting bad?
If you’ve tried other avenues such as
mediation, then you may be wanting
a divorce
Here we’ll look at situations that are
considered ‘grounds for divorce’
Read on...
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3. ‘Irretrievable Breakdown’
That is the key phrase with
regards to divorce
You will only get a divorce if
you can show there has been
an ‘irretrievable breakdown’
What does this mean? Read
on...
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4. Grounds for Divorce ~ 1
Your spouse (husband or wife)
has committed adultery
What other grounds are there? Read on...
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5. Grounds for Divorce ~ 2
Your spouse’s behaviour is bad
enough that you wouldn’t be
expected to live with that person
What other grounds are there? Read on...
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6. Grounds for Divorce ~ 3 & 4
You have been separated from
your spouse for:
• Five years or more
• ...or two years or more, and
they agree to the divorce
There’s one more... 
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7. Grounds for Divorce ~ 5
Your spouse, without good
reason, left you at least two years
ago
So, what do you do next? Read on
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8. Contact Your Solicitor
Your solicitor will tell you about the
process involved in divorce
He or she will also explain about
arrangements for children
...and what to do with reference to
money and property issues
Where do I get a solicitor? 
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9. Where Can I Get Help?
Call your local solicitor; you will
need a different one to your
spouse
If you’re not sure about where to
find them, look on the Law
Society’s site – they have a
directory of trusted solicitors
(They’re at
www.LawSociety.org.uk)
You’ll find GHP Solicitors there too
– we have many offices across
Or call us now on 01603 660 744 Norfolk
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10. Divorce is Against my Religion...
You can still separate -
your solicitor will be
able to give you advice
on this
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11. GHP Solicitors
Helping You With Divorce
www.greenland-houchen.co.uk/family-law-solicitors.htm
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