A fixed fee divorce follows the same legal process as any other divorce, but you agree our legal fee in advance, giving you greater certainty over the cost.
Our fixed fee divorce service may be suitable if:
- Your divorce application is relatively straightforward;
- You want to avoid any delays to the divorce process;
- You want certainty over your legal fees; and
- You would prefer a solicitor to manage the process for you.
You can still use our fixed fee divorce service if you also need help with finances or arrangements for your children. These are separate legal matters and are not included within the fixed divorce fee, but our family law team can advise you about them separately.
What’s Included in Our Fixed Fee Divorce Service?
Our fixed fee divorce service includes:
- Initial advice about the divorce process
- Preparing/checking the divorce application
- Filing the necessary documents
- Correspondence relating to the divorce
- Applying for the Conditional Order
- Applying for the Final Order
- Updates throughout the process
- A named legal professional handling your matter
If you are unsure if a fixed fee divorce is right for you, our divorce solicitors offer a free consultation to discuss your options with a family law specialist.
What’s Not Included?
The fixed fee covers the legal work involved in obtaining your divorce. It does not include separate legal work relating to:
- Divorce financial settlements;
- Property;
- Pensions;
- Maintenance;
- Business assets;
- Child arrangements; or
- Separate court proceedings concerning finances or children.
If you need advice in any of these areas, we’ll explain your options and any additional costs before you decide whether to proceed.
What You Can Expect From Howells
Clear Costs
We provide written cost agreements upfront and keep you informed as your divorce progresses.
Regular Communication
We’ll keep you informed as your divorce progresses.
Flexible Appointments
While we have physical offices across South Yorkshire, we provide our full range of fixed-fee divorce services remotely via phone, email, and secure digital meetings. This allows you to access expert legal support from the comfort of your home, anywhere in England and Wales.
Experienced Family Lawyers
Our wider family law team can also advise on finances, property, pensions and arrangements for children where required.
How Much Does Fixed Fee Divorce Cost?
Transparent Fees Explained
We break our fixed fees down clearly depending on which side of the proceedings you are on:
Starting a divorce
If you are making the divorce application, our fixed fee covers the legal work involved in starting and progressing your divorce.
Howells fixed fee: £399 + VAT (£79.80)
Court fee: £628
Total: £1,106.80
Additional disbursements may apply in some circumstances, for example where an official translation of an overseas marriage certificate is required. We’ll explain any applicable costs in advance.
Responding to a divorce
If your spouse has already made the divorce application, we can advise you and manage the response.
Howells fixed fee: £275 + VAT (£55)
Total legal fee: £330
The fixed fee relates specifically to the legal divorce process. Advice or representation concerning financial settlements, property, pensions or child arrangements is charged separately. We will explain any additional costs before carrying out this work.
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How Long Does A Divorce Take?
If there are no complications, a divorce typically takes between 8 and 10 months to complete. The exact timeline depends heavily on how quickly your spouse returns paperwork and the current administrative backlog within the family court system.
Can My Spouse Stop the Divorce?
Following the introduction of the No-Fault Divorce laws, it is no longer legally possible for a spouse to contest or block a divorce application, unless there is a specific dispute regarding the legal jurisdiction of the court.
What Happens in Your Free Consultation?
Not sure if a fixed fee divorce is right for you? Our family law solicitors offer a free legal consultation to new clients. You can book an appointment by telephone, video call or in person.
During your initial consultation you can:
- Explain your current situation;
- Discuss what you want to achieve;
- Ask questions about your home, finances or children;
- Understand the divorce process;
- Find out which legal services you are likely to need;
- Understand likely costs;
- Decide whether you would like us to act for you.
There is no obligation to instruct us following your initial consultation.
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Can I Apply for Divorce Myself?
It is possible to apply for divorce yourself through the government’s online service.
Our fixed fee service is for people who would prefer an experienced family law team to manage the divorce process, prepare the necessary documentation and guide them through each stage.
Importantly, obtaining a divorce does not by itself resolve financial claims between former spouses. If you have property, pensions, savings or other assets, we can advise you separately about protecting your financial position.
Find out more in our advice article DIY Divorce: Is It Worth It?
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Divorce Cases We Have Helped With
Substantial Divorce Settlement Secured in Complex Financial Case
Our Family Law team regularly advises clients on complex financial matters following divorce, including cases involving property, pensions, savings and concerns over undisclosed assets. In a recent case, we helped a client secure a substantial financial settlement following the breakdown of a marriage lasting more than 60 years.
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Speak to Our Fixed Fee Divorce Solicitors
Our divorce solicitors advise clients across England and Wales, with offices throughout South Yorkshire and appointments available in person, by telephone or video call.
Call us direct on 0114 2235 807 or complete our online form to request an immediate callback.
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