Steps to applying for a divorce
Before applying for a divorce and sending in your application, it is best to look at a number of key issues.
Two important concerns can include children and finances (which may include pensions). Before you send in your application, you and your husband or wife can choose to work out arrangements for these two areas.
You and your previous partner can usually avoid going to court hearings if you agree on: Where any children will live How much time they will spend with each parent How you will financially support them
You can use a solicitor if you want to make your agreement legally binding and can agree on child maintenance at the same time or separately.
Unless there has been domestic abuse or social services are involved, you have to show you have attended a meeting (MIAM) to see if family mediation is right for you before applying to a family court.
You will not usually get legal aid to help with court costs unless you are separating from an abusive partner.
[When considering looking after any children, the following webpages can prove helpful, from GOV.UK.] (https://www.gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce)
Although this page is not substitute for legal advice, it can give an idea about the process involved.