The divorce process in England and Wales explained
We explain the steps in the divorce process without legal jargon, including how long it usually takes to get a divorce.
Start your divorce
Co-op Legal Services can support you with your divorce
Starting divorce proceedings yourself:
If you are starting divorce proceedings, our divorce solicitors can support you through the process.
For a fixed fee of £600, a divorce solicitor will take you through the steps of divorce, from starting a divorce through to legally ending your marriage.
There will also be a fee charged by the courts of £593. This is a third party fee which will be payable regardless of the solicitor you choose to use.
The court fee will be payable upfront, along with our full fee.
These are the costs to legally end your marriage. There may be additional costs to resolve any matters to do with finances, assets or children.
Get a 30 minute consulation for £120:
To help you clearly understand your legal position, book a telephone appointment with a family law solicitor for a comprehensive consultation.
Consultations are usually available on the same day or the next working day.
The fixed fee for a detailed and comprehensive telephone consultation with a family law solicitor is £120 including VAT.
If you instruct us, this fee will be deducted from your final bill.
Our fixed fee divorce services are only available in England and Wales. All our prices include VAT.
If you are on a low income, you may be eligible for help with court fees. For more information, visit GOV.uk.
Protecting your finances in divorce
We can also help you to resolve your marital finances and end any financial commitments between you and your spouse. Getting a divorce doesn't automatically sever your financial ties with your ex, so you'll need to make sure this is covered.
We will also discuss with you the process for resolving any matters to do with finances, assets or children. This cost can vary dependent on the case and whether both people agree on how to divide the finances. We will always tell you the costs upfront, before any work begins.
Thank you for all you did to speed along my divorce. I'm really grateful and relieved! (Ms S., London)
About Co-op Legal Services
The family law team at Co-op Legal Services includes specialist family solicitors, divorce solicitors and children law solicitors with Resolution accreditation and accredited experts in child abduction, co-habitation, domestic abuse, property disputes, high net worth money matters and financial advocacy.
Resolution is a national organisation of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce, separation and other family problems.
As part of the Co-op Group, our values of openness, honesty, social responsibility and caring for others are core to the service we provide.
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