I want a divorce but know that xh will make it difficult. where do I stand?

[wantadivorce]

Sorry I've namechanged for this as he knows my username. We have been separated for a year, have 2 dcs and there is no chance of getting back together.

I have now decided I really want a divorce. But I know he will try to delay/prevent this simply because it's something I want (he is very difficult).

Where do I stand? Can he refuse a divorce? How long could it potentially take? And if he agrees (which would be highly surprising) how quick could it be?

You need to wait another year - then you don't need his consent.

If he does agree then it will still take at least six months because there is a massive backlog in the courts and it takes around three months even without delays.

Sorry I know that probably isn't what you want to here.

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