Every January brings what the media reference as ‘Divorce Day’ or ‘Divorce Month’. It is so called as it represents a period when family solicitors report a significant increase in divorce enquiries. January 2026 was no...
Dependant
A person who depends on another person for support, e.g. for financial support.
Directions
Instructions given by a judge as to what steps should be taken in a case.
Disclosure
Parties in financial proceedings must disclose (show to the other party) any documents they intend to rely on to support their case.
The legal end of a marriage.
Divorce petition
An application to court for the legal ending of a marriage.
