Divorce Essentials: Understanding the Process

A practical introduction to the divorce process in England and Wales. Follow the legal milestones without confusing the divorce order with arrangements for money or children. This self-paced course is designed for people who want a calmer, more organised starting point.

What you will work through

• The current no-fault framework and the difference between sole and joint applications.
• The application, conditional order and final order, including statutory minimum waiting periods.
• A three-track board separating divorce, finances and children.
• A source–date–purpose document index and a milestone ledger.
• Myth checks that turn broad claims into questions worth verifying.

Learning format: five short lessons with original exercises and two knowledge checks. Work at your own pace and keep personal documents off the course platform. You will leave with a timeline template, a list of records to locate and a focused set of questions for a qualified adviser if needed.

Scope: general education for England and Wales. This course does not advise you on your circumstances, prepare court documents for you or replace a solicitor. Guidance and court procedures can change; use the official links within each lesson to check current details.