A Guide to Divorce Procedure in England and Wales – Grounds Petitions and Decrees

Well, you won't be able to re-marry until you get a divorce, and any financial agreements will never be final until the divorce is handled. Even if you reach agreements about division of finances, your spouse could ask for more financial provision as part of a divorce procedure decades later. Staying married also means that in the event of your death, your spouse will be your widow, receiving any pension benefits, proceeds of a life insurance policy etc. Getting a divorce in England and Wales is relatively easy so there's no excuse not to get it sorted. ...more