A divorce can be started provided you have been married for at least one year. A divorce petition is prepared and submitted to the court. The other party then receives an acknowledgment form. You can then proceed to the Conditional Order stage (formally Decree Nisi) and, after waiting six weeks and one day, you can then apply for the Final Divorce Order (formally Decree Absolute).
In order for you to obtain a divorce, we will guide you through the procedure on the basis your marriage has irretrievably broken down.
There are some circumstances when it may be appropriate to avoid applying for a final divorce order, particularly if your spouse has a pension.
If you are considering divorce we will help you complete the paperwork. Initially you will need to produce your original marriage certificate or a certified copy available from your place of marriage for a small fee.
There will be a court fee payable of £593 when your petition is issued, provided your case remains straight forward, we can offer a fixed fee of £440 plus VAT.
Alternatively, you can start the process yourself via the HMCTS online portal on the .Gov website.
However, if your case is more complex, we will work with you to agree what is best for your circumstances based on our hourly rates.
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