Your right to a Divorce:

You can get a divorce if your marriage has broken down due to:

• Adultery
• Unreasonable behaviour
• Separation
• Desertion

You don't have to be married for any particular length of time before you can start divorce proceedings

In some circumstances you can get a divorce without using a lawyer for more information on this contact your local Citizens advice bureau

If you are not sure about whether you have grounds for a divorce a lawyer can help you, your local women's aid group can provide you with a list of sympathetic lawyers, click here to find details of your nearest group

If you have an exclusion order and/or interdict against your husband it is possible to have these replaced after divorce

If you are not a British citizen or a Commonwealth citizen, your rights may be affected, depending on how long you have been married and what status your husband has you should seek advice from a lawyer or an advice agency as soon as possible.

The Ethnic Minorities Law Centre can also help and can be contacted on 0141 204 2888