Clear pricing, no surprises, and advice focussed on keeping costs proportionate to what matters most- your children, your home, and your long‑term financial security.

• One‑hour, in‑depth consultation – £150

  A focused discussion with a senior practitioner: your options, risks, and the most efficient path forward. No obligation after this first meeting.

• Flat‑fee divorce management – £500 + VAT + court fee

  We handle the legal process end‑to‑end at a fixed rate so you’re never guessing what the next bill will be.

• Transparent, upfront fees for all services

  We’ll scope any extras in writing before work begins and can offer fixed fees across family matters.

Court fee: HMCTS sets and collects the application fee. It is currently £612 (England & Wales). If you’re on a low income/benefits or have limited savings, you may qualify for Help with Fees (full or partial). 

Our £500 + VAT fixed fee covers the legal work to obtain your divorce from application to Final Order (subject to the court’s statutory waiting periods). It doesn’t automatically include:

• Financial settlement work (drafting and securing a Consent Order with D81 disclosure), or

• Children arrangements applications if you can’t agree.

That separation is by design: the law separates the status of the marriage from money/children issues. If you want your financial agreement to be legally binding, you apply to the court for a Consent Order, with Form D81 so a judge can check fairness. 

Important timing note: GOV.UK is explicit — if you want a legally binding arrangement about money and property, apply for it before the Final Order. We’ll sequence your case accordingly. 

• Financial order (not by consent): £313 (Form A).

• Financial consent order (both parties agree): £60.

• Child Arrangements application: £263.

• Court bailiff service (serving documents): £46.

(These are current EX50 entries and can change.) 

1. Joint application where appropriate – Reduces friction points like proof of service and can shorten early admin. 

2. Front‑load the essentials – Have your marriage/civil partnership certificate, correct names, and accurate contact details to avoid rejections and re‑service. 

3. Engage early on finances – If you’ve reached agreement, we’ll draft the Consent Order and D81 and lodge it promptly so you can finalise the divorce with certainty. 

4. Use ADR where it helps – If you can’t agree on a point, mediation or lawyer‑led negotiation can be faster and cheaper than contested litigation — and a MIAM is usually required before a court application on children/finances anyway. 

5. Check eligibility for Help with Fees – Many clients don’t realise they qualify for a full or partial remission of the £612 application fee. We’ll help you assess this. 

• A. Straightforward, amicable divorce (no financial claims to formalise)

  • Our fixed fee: £500 + VAT

  • HMCTS application fee: £612

  • Total (legal + court): £1,112 + VAT on our fee

  • Outcome: Final Order granted; no court orders about finances/children sought.

• B. Divorce + Consent Order (you’ve agreed finances and want it binding)

  • Our fixed divorce fee: £500 + VAT

  • HMCTS application fee: £612

  • Consent Order court fee: £60

  • Total (legal + court): £1,172 + VAT on our fee

  • Note: We’ll quote a fixed fee for preparing the Consent Order/D81 once we understand the assets and pensions involved. 

• C. Divorce + Contested finances (no agreement; you need the court’s help)

  • Our fixed divorce fee: £500 + VAT

  • HMCTS application fee: £612

  • Financial order application (not by consent): £313 (plus any hearing/case management costs later in the process)

  • Total (initial legal + court): £1,425 + VAT on our fee (additional fees depend on the litigation path) 

If you qualify for Help with Fees, the £612 may be reduced or remitted, lowering your overall cost.

Can we split the court fee between us?

Yes — there’s no rule on who pays the £612; we can arrange to apportion it by agreement. (HMCTS simply requires that it’s paid.)

Will the price change mid‑case?

Our £500 + VAT is a fixed fee for the divorce process itself. If you ask us to do extra work (e.g., draft a Consent Order, attend a mediation, advise on pensions), we’ll cost it upfront and keep it fixed wherever possible.

Is a Consent Order really necessary if we agree?

Strongly recommended. Without a Consent Order, your financial claims against each other remain open. The court seals the agreement after reviewing D81, making it legally binding. 

Honest, fair costs. We put everything in writing at the start, and we’ll tell you if a cheaper route (like a narrow, time‑limited piece of advice or mediation) will achieve the same outcome. Fixed fees wherever possible; no surprises.

Book your £150 in‑depth consultation and we’ll map the most efficient route from first application to Final Order- and, if needed, a Consent Order that protects your financial future.