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Clear, Compassionate Legal Advice
Facing divorce or separation at the end of a marriage or relationship can be very upsetting, with both emotional and practical considerations to deal with. At such a difficult time, you want the right team on your side. Our divorce solicitors guide you through the process, supporting you to make the decisions that are right for you.
What can I expect when working with Tozers?
Talk to you about your situation in a free initial meeting
This gives you a chance to ask questions about the process and likely costs, including options for payment. We look at who from our team is best suited to work with you and discuss next steps, so you have all the information you need.
Support you through the process, with clear and practical advice
We explain everything carefully in plain English so you know exactly what to expect at each stage, keeping you fully informed throughout.
Find the best solution as your dedicated legal partner
We explore your options so you can feel confident we’re taking the right course of action, whether this involves collaborative law, mediation or more traditional approaches. As experienced advocates, you can rest assured we’ll fight your corner if your case does need to go to court.
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Divorce & Separation FAQs
A divorce application is submitted to Court with the Court fee and a copy of your marriage certificate. The Court fee is currently £612. If you are on a low income or benefits you may be able to apply for help with this fee.
There is now a minimum period of 20 weeks between the start of proceedings and applying for the Conditional Order, the penultimate stage in the process. There is a minimum time frame of 6 weeks between Conditional Order and when the order can be made final, with an overall minimum timeframe of approximately 7 months. The process can take longer where there are financial matters to resolve.
There is a court fee to issue the divorce petition which is currently £612. If you are on a low income or benefits you may be able to apply for an exemption for help with that fee. Tozers' specialist family law solicitors offer a fixed fee for divorce proceedings. This is currently £600 plus VAT.
No Fault Divorce allows couples to divorce in an amicable manner, without the need for one spouse to blame the other. Spouses are also not be able to contest the divorce, apart from on grounds such as coercion and fraud. This also applies to civil partnership dissolution.