You will be advised by a lawyer with over 44 years divorce and family law experience.
Your lawyer will take you through the usual steps to get a no fault divorce process to end your marriage.
Everything explained to you in plain English and in a down to earth manner.
The court will require you to pay a standard government court issue fee of £612.00, payable directly to the court prior to the court issuing your divorce petition.
If you are on a low income you may not have to pay £612.00 court fees — your legal adviser will review this opportunity with you.
The dissolution process starts with an application to the family court, which will need to state that the relationship has irretrievably broken down.
The application can either be made by one person, or the couple can make the application jointly. If one person makes the application, they are called the applicant and the other person is called the respondent.
Once completed, the civil partnership dissolution application is submitted to the court, along with the original marriage or civil partnership certificate.
The court will then issue the application, allocating it a court reference number. The divorce application is then sent by the court to the other person in the marriage (if it’s not a joint application). This person is called the respondent.
After the respondent has received the application, they have 14 days to respond to the divorce. This is done by filling in and returning the acknowledgement of service form to the court.
The acknowledgement of service tells the court that the respondent has received the divorce application.
When the court receives the signed acknowledgement of service from the respondent, they will forward this to the applicant.
3. Conditional Order
After the signed acknowledgement of service has been received and 20 weeks have passed since the application was submitted to the court, the conditional order can be requested.
This is not the final order in a divorce, but it is an important step.
After the conditional order has been granted by the court and once a further 6 weeks and 1 day have passed since the conditional order was made, the final order can be applied for.
4. Final Order
Once the final order has been issued the divorce or civil partnership dissolution is final and the marriage or civil partnership has legally ended.
Both people are then free to enter into a new marriage. It takes anywhere between 6 to 12 months to receive a final order.
We offer a fixed fee Consent Order for £400 for a simple clean break where there are no assets to share or the assets have already been shared.
In most cases, you will need a financial consent order in a divorce.
Without a consent order dealing with financial claims, it would be possible for your spouse or ex-spouse to make a claim in the future — for example, if you won the lottery or received an inheritance, they could claim a share.
If you and your partner are still on good terms, it may be possible to agree on how to divide your finances without conflict.
Once you’ve reached an agreement about property, savings, pensions, or other assets, we can prepare a Consent Order — a legal document that records what you’ve agreed. Both parties sign it, and it is then sent to the court for approval.
When a judge approves and seals the Consent Order, it becomes legally binding, meaning neither person can make further financial claims in the future. This gives both of you certainty and finality.
Before signing, it’s important to make sure your settlement is fair and complete. Ask yourself:
Does it properly meet both your needs and those of any children?
Have all assets been included — property, pensions, savings, shares, business interests, and investments?
Have key assets been professionally valued where necessary?
We can advise you on whether your proposed settlement is reasonable and ensure everything is properly covered before the agreement goes to court.
If your Consent Order includes a clean break, it confirms that neither party can make future financial claims — for example, on income, assets, or inheritance.
Without a Consent Order in place, your spouse or ex-spouse could still make a financial claim later, even years after the divorce.
Disagreements over the family home, rental or overseas properties, pensions, businesses, trusts, or offshore assets can be stressful and complex. We’re here to make that process easier.
Reaching fair financial settlements on divorce is all we do — and with over 44 years of Divorce and Family Law experience, we’ve seen and resolved just about every kind of case, both in and out of court. You’ll be in safe, experienced hands.
Our fees are clear and competitive — usually around 50% lower than most other firms — offering excellent value without compromising on expertise. Every case is unique, and we’ll be upfront about costs based on your situation, paperwork, and how long things take.
If a court hearing becomes necessary, we work with highly experienced family law barristers across the country at agreed, transparent prices.
No matter where you live, we know a barristers experienced in divorce and family law near you. Each fee is assessed individually, depending on the issues, complexity, and duration of proceedings.
When reaching a financial settlement, both parties must give full and honest disclosure of their assets — including property, pensions, savings, investments, shares, and business interests.
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for one person to try to conceal or undervalue assets to gain an unfair advantage. Hidden wealth can take many forms, such as:
Transferring money into another person’s or company’s account
Moving funds offshore or into foreign bank accounts
Holding money in a child’s or relative’s name
Undervaluing property, businesses, or investments
Transferring property ownership to someone else
Our team is experienced in uncovering hidden assets and tracing financial activity to ensure you receive a fair settlement. With access to skilled forensic accountants, investigators, and financial experts.
Whether your case involves a family home or complex, high-value international assets, we know where to look — and how to ensure you get a fair and accurate settlement.
Affordable Expertise: Our fees are up to 50% lower than most other firms — delivering genuine value for money
Experienced Professionals: Over 44 years of specialist experience in divorce and family law
Nationwide Service: You’re not limited to local solicitors — we have clients across England & Wales
Easy Access: Reach us anytime by phone, email, or video consultation — wherever you are