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We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the familys net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000. Our experienced family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next stages of the legal process. We will then be able to give you a sense of the possible outcomes of your case and even the likely cost.

We also serve the surrounding area, including Basingstoke, Woking and Guildford.

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What our top divorce lawyers and family law solicitors serving Farnborough can offer you

Vardags team of top divorce lawyers offer unparalleled legal support to our clients in Farnborough. We understand that navigating a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged period for you and your family. Our goal is to guide you through this process with compassion and expertise, securing the most favourable outcome for you.

Our award-winning family lawyers for Farnborough specialise in:

The importance of acting first

Filing a divorce petition first can give you the legal edge over your spouse, ensuring that our top divorce lawyers deliver the greatest outcome for you and your family. If you think you may need our help, dont delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.

VARDAGS Farnborough

WhatsApp:  07385 025158
YOUR NEAREST FAMILY COURT:
Aldershot Justice Centre
The Court House
Civic Centre
Wellington Avenue
Aldershot
GU11 1NY
01252 366000

DIRECTIONS

Aldershot Justice Centre is situated in the city centre by the Wellington roundabout. If you arrive by car, you will likely arrive on the A325 or the A323. Continue on the A323 until you find Princes Hall Car Park which is a one-minute walk from the court. If you are arriving by train, Aldershot train station is 0.5 miles from the court. 

MEET OUR Farnborough TEAM

Ayesha Vardag

Founder & President
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
AYESHA VARDAG - BRITAINS TOP DIVORCE LAWYER.
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“Britain's top divorce lawyer” Ayesha Vardag rose to fame for winning the landmark Supreme Court case of Radmacher v Granatino in 2010, changing the law to...

Simon McKirgan

Senior Partner - Divorce & Family
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
[SIMON MCKIRGAN IS] IMMENSELY SKILLED AND WORKS FORMIDABLY HARD.
Legal 500
Simon McKirgan is Senior Partner at Vardags and a top international divorce lawyer, with experience in representing individuals or their spouses/partners from...

David Lister

Senior Partner and Head of London Family - Divorce & Family
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
BRILLIANT WITH A REAL SPARK WHICH CLIENTS LOVE
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David is a Senior Partner at Vardags, and as of November 2025, is the Head of London Family. With over 35 years of experience at the forefront of the profession...

Robert Hines

Partner - Divorce & Family
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
ROB IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD LAWYER. HE HAS A HUGE BRAIN AND THUS WITH A MORE TECHNICAL CASE HE IS...
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Robert Hines is a Partner at Vardags, advising on all aspects of family law particularly cases involving contentious or strategic planning elements. Robert has...

Hannah Best

Associate
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
HANNAH IS A WONDERFUL RISING JUNIOR STAR WHO IS INCREDIBLY WELL-LIKED AND BOUND TO GO FAR.
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Hannah is an Associate at Vardags. Although Hannah works on all aspects of family law, she has a particular interest in complex financial disputes, trusts,...

Lucy Bolton

Partner and Co-Head of Manchester and Regional Offices - Divorce & Family
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
LUCY WILLIAMS IS LOVED BY CLIENTS AND COUNSEL
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Lucy is experienced in advising on all matters arising out of divorce and separation, and is experienced in the complex issues that arise with high net worth clients, with...

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Katharine Danby

Partner — Head of Financial Forensics
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
KATHARINE ACTED AS AN INVALUABLE BROKER BETWEEN ME AND MY LAWYER, HELPING TO CUT THROUGH ANY JARGON...
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In cases involving complicated financial structures and arrangements, our Head of Financial Forensics, Katharine Anderson, can offer support to the family law team on your...

Caroline Graham

Corporate Consultant
Farnborough Serves clients in Farnborough and the surrounding areas
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If there is a business that is part of the marital assets under consideration, our Corporate Consultant, Caroline Graham, can provide assistance in relation to technical...
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We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000

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Family Law Fact: Desertion as a Ground for Divorce

Please note that the following guide only applies to divorces started before 4pm on 5th April 2022. For divorces after this date, no fault divorce now applies.

Please note that the following guide only applies to divorces started before 4pm on 5th April 2022. For divorces after this date, no fault divorce now applies.

Under the law in England and Wales, there is only one basis for divorce and this is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This can be proved with the use of one of five facts:

  • Adultery
  • Unreasonable behaviour
  • Separation for two years (with consent)
  • Separation for five years (without consent)
  • Desertion

Issues such as the division of the marital wealth and arrangements for any children of the relationship are dealt with separately to the main divorce proceedings.
Once a divorce is granted it will then proceed to the decree nisi and then the decree absolute, which will finalise the divorce.

 

 

Desertion as a ground for divorce

 

 


Desertion can be a difficult ground to use for divorce since various elements have to be proved for it to succeed. It may be advisable to use another ground such as unreasonable behaviour if that is available. The respondent needs to have deserted the petitioner for at least two years before they can apply for divorce.

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