The average cost of a divorce in the UK in 2022 is £14,500, although this sum takes into account all lifestyle changes being made as you transition from married to single life (such as renting a new home, no longer splitting bills, etc.)
The divorce application fee is £593, paid by the petitioner, and financial settlement fees can range from £350 to over £1,000. A no-fault divorce where both parties agree can cost from £200 to over £1,000, depending on personal circumstances and legal aid privileges.
A standard no-fault divorce costs the petitioner between £200 and £1,000+ and the respondent somewhat less. If a financial settlement can't be reached, court divorce costs can be £10,000 to £15,000 or more per party.
How much does a no fault divorce cost? The court fee to issue a divorce application is currently £593 in England and Wales.
How much is a wife entitled to in a divorce? In the UK, both parties (regardless of whether they are the husband or wife) are typically entitled to 50 per cent of the matrimonial assets.
In the UK, divorce settlements typically aim to achieve a 50/50 split for both parties. However, this split is often not met due to other circumstances that arise, meaning that one party receives a larger portion of the matrimonial assets than the other.
The Court will normally consider a 50/50 split of the matrimonial assets when dealing with a long marriage following the 'yardstick of equality'. With short marriages, capital contributions become more relevant in deciding how assets are divided in a divorce. Age is also an important consideration.
In the UK, divorce settlements purpose to achieve equal split and fairness for both partners when splitting assets. There is an assumption of a 50/50 split as the starting point of a divorce, which means matrimonial assets should be divided equally upon divorce.
The general rule on who pays the legal fees in a divorce is that each person getting divorced will pay their legal costs. The cost of divorce includes the court fee (currently £593) and the costs of the solicitors who assist the parties with the divorce process if they are instructed.
Experienced Family Lawyers in London state that an exact 50/50 split during a divorce is a myth. This is because, UK Courts will take into account many factors when deciding how to split the assets, including the length of the marriage, each party's income and financial contributions.
A divorce or dissolution will take at least 6 months to complete, even if your circumstances are straightforward. It might take longer if you need to sort out issues with money, property or children. These things will be dealt with separately to your divorce or dissolution.
1. Drifted apart. One of the most common reasons for divorce is that a couple simply drifted apart. People change over time, sometimes to the point where a couple are no longer compatible with each other.
Completing and submitting the forms yourself
If you want to, you can get, fill in and send in the court forms yourself. This will be the cheapest option as you only have to pay the court fees. If you're on a low income, you might get money off your fees.
We are often asked by clients whether they need a solicitor to deal with the divorce process when their spouse has started divorce proceedings. The easy answer is that it is entirely up to you, however, to be on the safe side, we would answer yes!
In the UK, the fastest (and often the easiest) way to obtain a divorce (not a separation) is to undertake an uncontested divorce. Put simply, this means the married couple both agree that they want a divorce, and they agree to the divorce reasons.
If you do not want a divorce, you can get a legal separation so you can live apart without ending the marriage. You might also be able to annul the marriage. You can apply for separation or annulment during your first year of marriage.
We know that divorce is stressful and, whilst having professional help and advice makes it easier, having to worry about money is simply going to make this already difficult process harder. Therefore, we offer our clients the opportunity to pay for either of our fixed-fee packages via manageable, monthly instalments.
Your former spouse is entitled to make a claim against your finances or assets at any point up until they remarry. The only way to prevent a claim is by a Court approved Financial Consent Order. It's important to understand that a divorce only ends your marriage, enabling both parties to remarry in the future.
Whether your divorce is uncontested or contested, for example: An uncontested divorce (as 99% are in the UK) with a solicitor will set you back on average between £450 to £950. A contested divorce, ending up in court, could cost upwards of £30,000.
There is no need for the party seeking divorce to obtain the other party's consent, the separation is sufficient. There must have been a continuous period of 5 years immediately before the petition where the parties have lived separately.
Home rights refers to your rights to the family home, even if you don't legally own it or are not named on the mortgage. This means that neither spouse/civil partner can be forced to leave the matrimonial home, unless there is domestic violence or a court order.
A clean break means ending the financial ties between you and your ex-partner (husband, wife or civil partner) as soon as reasonable after your divorce or dissolution. Where there is a clean break, there will be no spousal maintenance payments.
Yes, the duration of a marriage does have an impact on the eventual divorce settlement. The courts are more likely to enforce a 50:50 split of matrimonial assets if the marriage is deemed to have lasted longer than a "short-term" marriage.
Entering into a pre or postnuptial agreement
We can help you set up a prenuptial agreement (or a postnup) to protect your pre-marital financial assets or business interests, or both. We will ensure any agreement clearly sets out exactly what, if anything, your spouse will be entitled to if you do decide to divorce.