Divorce dissolves a marriage. One party to the marriage must issue a divorce ‘petition’ in the family court. That person is then known as the ‘petitioner’. The other person becomes the ‘respondent’. The legal costs for a straightforward uncontested divorce are as follows:
| Petitioner | Court fee to issue petition | £593 |
| Solicitor’s fees | £500 | |
| VAT | £100 | |
| Total | £1150 |
We aim to resolve all divorce cases as amicably as possible as this will help with any discussions about children and finances. A divorce can usually be finalised in 6-12 months.