Divorce Services
Divorce is a new phase in your life. Get advice on your options, the process and how to protect your interests.
Divorce Services
Divorce is a new phase in your life. Get advice on your options, the process and how to protect your interests.
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle.
We focus on strategy and solutions. You can choose to file for divorce yourself or divorce together with a joint divorce application.
I need a divorce. What should I do? Every divorce is different. Contact our office to better understand your options and costs. If you want to represent yourself but just need advice to check or prepare your documents, ask about our Unbundled Family Law Coaching Service.
What is a joint divorce? It’s when you and your spouse make an application for divorce together. It works for couples who agree about getting a divorce and agree about all of the other issues, such as finances, property, children or any debts. Visit our Divorce Together page to find out more.
I need advice about our children and finances. Our Divorce Strategy Sessions are a sensible way to get early legal advice about parenting or finances and can help you to reach an agreement or avoid conflict – saving you time and money. See below for prices.
Make a Plan.
Reach an Agreement.
Make it Legal.
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle.
We focus on strategy and solutions. You can choose to file for divorce yourself or divorce together with a joint divorce application.
I need a divorce. What should I do? Every divorce is different. Contact our office to better understand your options and costs. If you want to represent yourself but just need advice to check or prepare your documents, ask about our Unbundled Family Law Coaching Service.
What is a joint divorce? It’s when you and your spouse make an application for divorce together. It works for couples who agree about getting a divorce and agree about all of the other issues, such as finances, property, children or any debts. Visit our Divorce Together page to find out more.
I need advice about our children and finances. Our Divorce Strategy Sessions are a sensible way to get early legal advice about parenting or finances and can help you to reach an agreement or avoid conflict – saving you time and money. See below for prices.
Make a Plan.
Reach an Agreement.
Make it Legal.
✓ Save Money
Our fixed fee divorce packages start at £750 + VAT. If you file a joint divorce application, you can share the cost equally.
✓ Save Time
Reaching an agreement between yourselves on how you will coparent or divide your finances, can save you money and time with paperwork and consultations.
✓ Save Energy
Divorcing together with the same solicitor paves the way for less conflict and a more transparent and fair outcome.
How it works
Here’s how the divorce process works. It can take up to six months to finalise your divorce. You’ll also need to reach an agreement about children and finances. Start the process by speaking with our experienced family law solicitors.
STEP ONE
Application
Decide if you want to file a sole or joint divorce. The cost is the same. We’ll prepare and submit your divorce statement and application.
STEP TWO
20 Week Reflection
An opportunity to reflect on your decision and work through any child or financial issues.
STEP THREE
Conditional Order
This stage says the court sees no reason why you cannot divorce. It was previously called a Decree Nisi.
STEP FOUR
6 Week Wait
After the conditional order, you need to wait six weeks and one day (a cooling off period) before your Final Order.
STEP FIVE
Final Order
The legal document that ends your marriage. It was previously called a Decree Absolute.
You can download our Divorce Checklist to find out which documents you may need.
Some of our Fixed Fee Packages
We strive to be fair, transparent and competitive.
We offer a range of fixed fee package or hourly, unbundled legal services. As solicitors, our firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and we are members of the Law Society of England & Wales.
Sole or Joint Divorce Application
£750 +VAT
– Solicitor consultation
– Divorce application drafted and filed
– Monitoring and updates.
Note: this package does not cover contested divorces. You will also need to pay £593 court fees.
Divorce & Clean Break Order £2000 +VAT
– Solicitor consultation
– Divorce application drafted and filed
– Obtain Clean Break Order.
→ A Clean Break Order stops you or your spouse from making a financial claim against each other in the future.
Eligibility: you do not have any joint assets and you both agree to the order. Our solicitors will assess whether this is the right option for you.
Divorce & Child Arrangements Order £2500 +VAT
– Solicitor consultation
– Divorce application
– Child Arrangements Order
→ If you’ve reached an agreement about your child arrangements, the Order will make your agreement legally binding.
This package is for the application only. If your application requires court representation, additional charges will apply. Our solicitors will assess whether this is the right option for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Apply for a Divorce?
In order to file for a divorce in England & Wales, you must meet all of the below requirements:
- married for more than 12 months
- your relationship has permanently broken down
- the marriage is legally recognised in the UK
- the UK is your permanent home, or the permanent home of your husband or wife
What documents will I need?
You will need a copy of your marriage certificate. You will also need to provide the full name and address of your spouse.
If you do not have this information, contact our office for advice – 01274 727373.
We have children. What are my options?
We can guide you on next steps, options and costs in relation to your children or dividing finances, such as a Clean Break Order or a Consent Order. It is important to remember that whilst a Final Order legally ends your marriage, it does not end your financial commitments to your former spouse.
We have joint finances. What are my options?
We can guide you on next steps, options and costs.
What are the benefits of a managed divorce?
Our Fixed Fee Managed Divorce service is a great option for couples who want us to take care of everything for them.
Our fixed fee Managed Divorce service is £750 +VAT
- solicitor consultation
- we check your documents, prepare the divorce application and file everything with the court;
- we monitor your application, check on service and handle all correspondence until you obtain your Final Order (the document which legally ends your marriage)
- payment plans are available
- note: you will also need to pay court fees of £593
What If I Disagree with the divorce?
An individual’s ability to defend (dispute) a divorce application was removed from the law in April 2022, except for a limited number of areas – none of which are about the reason for the breakdown of the marriage. Those grounds are (i) the jurisdiction of England and Wales is disputed; (ii) the validity of the marriage or civil partnership is disputed; or (iii) the marriage or civil partnership has already been legally ended.
In practice, this means if you file for a divorce, your spouse can no longer contest the application.
If you have a question, we offer a free 15 minute consultation. Call our team on 01274 727373.
Do I need to use a solicitor?
It’s your decision. You can prepare the divorce application yourself, or instruct a law firm. If you have children or joint assets, you may wish to obtain legal advice.
In order to file for a divorce, visit the Government’s website and follow the steps to complete your application.
Our Managed Divorce service is £750 (+VAT). We can file your divorce within 48 hoursof instruction, if we have your documents.
Find Out Your Options
We aim to reply to all enquiries within 24-48 hours (Monday-Friday). If your question is urgent, we recommend contacting our team by phone.