To find out if a fixed fee divorce would be the best option for you, contact our divorce experts today. They’ll give you tailored legal advice at an initial consultation, including whether a fixed fee divorce is suitable.
Your lawyer will also be able to deal with your ex-partner and court communications on your behalf. This can make the process much less stressful for you.
To find out if a fixed fee divorce would be the best option for you, contact our divorce experts today. They’ll give you tailored legal advice at an initial consultation, including whether a fixed fee divorce is suitable.
Your lawyer will also be able to deal with your ex-partner and court communications on your behalf. This can make the process much less stressful for you.
If you choose a fixed-fee divorce, the process is straightforward, and you won’t have to go to court:
- Talk to a family law expert about your circumstances. We'll assess your situation and let you know whether a fixed-fee divorce is feasible
- The first step is for us to issue the divorce application
- Your spouse will then need to acknowledge the application
- After a 20-week cooling off period, we’ll apply for the conditional order of divorce provided that your spouse has acknowledged the application during this period and hasn’t disputed the divorce
- Depending on what stage you have reached in respect of your financial settlement, we can apply for the final order of divorce once six weeks has elapsed from the date of your conditional order
- The final order is confirmation that your marriage/civil partnership has been dissolved.
Your dedicated fixed-fee divorce lawyer will handle everything for you throughout these steps. They'll also be on hand to answer any questions you might have. As long as you and your partner respond quickly to any requests for information, your divorce is likely to be completed in around six months.
Opting for a fixed-fee divorce will include:
- A dedicated lawyer who’ll handle the whole of the divorce process for you
- Ongoing support and communication from your lawyer when you need it.
If you choose a fixed-fee divorce, the process is straightforward, and you won’t have to go to court:
- Talk to a family law expert about your circumstances. We'll assess your situation and let you know whether a fixed-fee divorce is feasible
- The first step is for us to issue the divorce application
- Your spouse will then need to acknowledge the application
- After a 20-week cooling off period, we’ll apply for the conditional order of divorce provided that your spouse has acknowledged the application during this period and hasn’t disputed the divorce
- Depending on what stage you have reached in respect of your financial settlement, we can apply for the final order of divorce once six weeks has elapsed from the date of your conditional order
- The final order is confirmation that your marriage/civil partnership has been dissolved.
Your dedicated fixed-fee divorce lawyer will handle everything for you throughout these steps. They'll also be on hand to answer any questions you might have. As long as you and your partner respond quickly to any requests for information, your divorce is likely to be completed in around six months.
There are certain things that won’t be included in a fixed fee divorce, specifically:
- Court fees
- Arrangements for children
- Financial settlements
- Additional expenses, such as in relation to duplicate documents or translations of documents
- Service of documents.
If you haven’t got your original marriage certificate, a new one will need to be obtained before you can apply for a divorce. We can discuss the process and likely cost of this.
If your ex-spouse doesn’t cooperate with the divorce, we may need to prove to the court that they have received the divorce application. This may involve a bailiff service and/or enquiry agent, which will result in additional costs.
Contact us to discuss extra fees you may incur in a fixed fee divorce. Our solicitors will be able to give you an idea of how much extra you might need to pay based on your situation.
Opting for a fixed-fee divorce will include:
- A dedicated lawyer who’ll handle the whole of the divorce process for you
- Ongoing support and communication from your lawyer when you need it.
There are certain things that won’t be included in a fixed fee divorce, specifically:
- Court fees
- Arrangements for children
- Financial settlements
- Additional expenses, such as in relation to duplicate documents or translations of documents
- Service of documents.
If you haven’t got your original marriage certificate, a new one will need to be obtained before you can apply for a divorce. We can discuss the process and likely cost of this.
If your ex-spouse doesn’t cooperate with the divorce, we may need to prove to the court that they have received the divorce application. This may involve a bailiff service and/or enquiry agent, which will result in additional costs.
Contact us to discuss extra fees you may incur in a fixed fee divorce. Our solicitors will be able to give you an idea of how much extra you might need to pay based on your situation.
