Your marriage doesn’t automatically end when you separate or even when you divide up your assets. You need to apply for it. You can apply once you’ve been separated for 12 months. Many people do it themselves but some people get a lawyer, particularly if they have any complicating factors – like if you’ve briefly reconciled, lived in the same house in the past 12 months or you just want to handball the joy of paperwork to someone else. We can help. We love paperwork. Most applications take 3-4 months to complete. We offer fixed-fee divorces, so there are no hidden surprises in your bill.