Nobody Defends Divorces


The Respondent to a divorce is often upset and even traumatized by allegations of behaviour levelled against him or her.  The good news is the judge is not interested.

Nobody defends divorces, not even pop stars or footballers.  It is just throwing money away.

The correct approach is to waive the Petition through undefended, but protect the Respondent with a legal letter so that the allegations are not accepted or used against the Respondent over issues of children or money.

The exceptions to this are conduct alleged which can have an impact on money or children issues which fall into these categories:

  1. Paedophilia.
  2. Sex in the marital bed with a third party.
  3. Serious injury such as breaking limbs (as distinct from just “the odd slap” or “kick”) which while regrettable, is widespread and a judge considers it part of the ups and downs of married life.

If you receive a Divorce Petition object to the things said about you get expert advice at an early stage.

 

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