What Does Conditional Order Mean In Divorce Proceedings?
The Conditional Order (previously known as the Decree Nisi) is granted by the Court once the 20 week cooling off period, which is from the date of issue of the Divorce Application, has passed.
The Conditional Order is the first stage in the divorce proceedings and parties are not legally divorced until one or both parties apply for the Final Order (previously known as the Decree Absolute). This can only be applied for six weeks after the date of the Conditional Order.
Once the Final Order is granted by the Court, this legally brings the parties’ marriage to an end.
Please note however, that even though the Final Order has been granted in the divorce proceedings, this does not stop either party making financial claims against the other.
We are experts at handling divorces from the simplest to the most complex, so when you are ready to proceed please do call and we will provide you the professional support you need at a difficult time in your life.
Partner / Chartered Legal Executive Litigator (Family)
Qualified 2014
Emma Bilsborrow heads up our Family team and specialises in privately funded family law cases. She has a working knowledge of trust law, which helps her when dealing with those complex cases where substantial assets are held in trust by one or the other party involved in divorce proceedings. Emma deals with all disputes surrounding divorce and financial matters, including high net worth divorce cases, and advises on how best to deal with pensions with regards to making equal capital or income, and aims to deal with these cases amicably. Emma also specialises in privately funded Children Act proceedings such as applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders and helps and assists families at what is a particularly tough time. Additionally, Emma is also experienced in preparing Cohabitation and Separation agreements.
Emma is a member of Resolution and is committed to approaching cases in a sensitive and non-confrontational manner in order to avoid animosity between married and separated couples; however, she similarly assists our client’s in exploring all possible ways of resolving disputes, to include litigation where needed.
Hobbies and Interests: Emma’s hobbies are cooking and cleaning and keeping the dog out of the new extension!keeping the dog out of the new extension!
