Divorce and Family Law
Solicitors

Where neither party disputes the divorce, our fixed fee is £650 plus VAT if you are applying and £350 plus VAT if you are responding. The applicant also pays the court fee, which is currently £628. Sorting out finances or arrangements for children is separate work, and we will give you a clear estimate before anything starts.

Under the no fault divorce process there is a minimum of 20 weeks between the divorce application and applying for the conditional order, then a further 6 weeks and 1 day before you can apply for the final order. Most divorces take at least seven months, and often longer if finances need to be settled first.

No. The divorce ends the marriage, but it does not settle money or property. A financial settlement is dealt with separately, usually through a consent order approved by the court. It is often sensible to have your financial order in place before the final order is made, especially where pensions are involved.

Yes. You can apply for a divorce online yourself. Many people still take legal advice, particularly when there is a house, pensions or children to agree on, because those decisions are hard to undo later.

No, we do not offer legal aid at any of our offices. We offer fixed fees wherever we can and explain our costs before you commit to anything. If you think you may qualify for legal aid, you can check at gov.uk/check-legal-aid.

Not always. Many family matters are resolved by agreement or through mediation, and in most cases you must attend a mediation information meeting before applying to court about children or finances. If court is needed, we will prepare you for each stage and represent you.