Is there a need to prove separation?

Suffering Jbox

My wife and I have been living in separate houses for two years. We got married in 2011. We have not done anything about our separation- e.g. separation agreements or judicial separation. Do we need to prove that we are separated before we apply for divorce?

Ken.

Separate houses and separate bank accounts would be ample in the eyes of most judges. Any other proof is just gravy. Separate holidays and the likes.

Suffering Jbox

Thanks Ken, if the divorce is by consent, does the court still need statement of means by both parties?

Stheno

Suffering Jbox wrote: »

Thanks Ken, if the divorce is by consent, does the court still need statement of means by both parties?

Yes

All divorce in ireland is no fault divorce

And youve another two years before you can apply for the divorce

Suffering Jbox

If both parties are happy with their financial position, and don't want claim on the other, why is a statement of means needed?

Stheno

Suffering Jbox wrote: »

If both parties are happy with their financial position, and don't want claim on the other, why is a statement of means needed?

Something along the line of transparency. Also to evaluate if things like pension adjustment orders are required