There are five key stages in the divorce process. These are as follows:
Decide on the legal reasons on which you wish to rely for divorceComplete a divorce petitionSubmit the petition to a divorce centre either online or by post with the correct court feeApply for a decree nisi (once the petition is acknowledged by your spouse)Apply for a decree absolute (6 weeks after you have the decree nisi)
However, the act of divorce itself does not put an end to the financial relationship between you and your partner.
To separate your finances, you must reach a financial settlement; a legally binding decision on how assets and wealth will be split now the marriage has ended.
Arrangements for children will need to be made if required, but these are also dealt with separately to the divorce.