Divorce

If you have started your divorce, are thinking about it or don’t know what to do, please contact us and we can help you. 

Here to help

Divorce can be one of the most stressful times of your life, and we’re here to help. Our team of family solicitors are here to find the best solution for your specific situation. We’ll always put you and your family’s priorities first.

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Divorce advice you can trust

We understand that going through a divorce can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Our aim is to guide you through the process as clearly and simply as possible so you always know where you stand.

We appreciate that the end of a relationship can be one of the hardest moments in your life. It can affect not just you and your partner, but your children and wider family too. Most people want a fair outcome and hope to avoid conflict, especially when children are involved. Whatever has brought you here, we will support you with a sensitive, step-by-step approach and clear, realistic advice.

Guiding you through each stage of divorce

We will need to meet with you to discuss your case so we can obtain key information and to agree on the next steps. This will take around an hour. We will ask you for your marriage certificate and the Court fee of £612.

When we have the correct information and you are ready, we will start your divorce on the online government portal. A reference number will be allocated to your case, and an email and letter will be sent to your spouse.  They have 14 days to respond.  After they do, your case will be placed in a 20-week holding period.  After this time has passed, we will be notified that you may apply for a Condition Order, which confirms you are entitled to a divorce. However, you must then wait a further six weeks and one day before you will be able to apply for your Final Order, which is the Order that formally ends your marriage.

Throughout the process, we will keep you updated every step of the way. We will advise of key facts which relate to your individual circumstances throughout the process. In many cases, it is crucial to stop at the Conditional Order and wait until the financial arrangements are settled before applying to finalise the divorce.

Our commitments to you

Our team of experienced family solicitors are ready to help you.

We look after you

We understand that you’re going through a tough time, and we’re here to support you through it.

Our lawyers are available to talk to you whenever you need it.

We keep you informed

It can be stressful waiting for information.

We don’t keep you waiting. As soon as we have progress, we let you know straight away.

We help you understand

Legal matters can be complex.

We’ll explain everything to you and guide you through the process so that you know what’s happening.

Our process

Our team of experienced family solicitors are ready to help you.

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Book your free 30-minute consultation

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We’ll create a tailored cost estimate

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We’ll have our first meeting to discuss your situation

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We’ll analyse your situation and provide written advice (with options)

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We’ll discuss with you your options

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We’ll start your case based on our agreed action plan

Fees

  • We offer a free initial telephone or video meeting to discuss your situation and provide a bespoke estimate.

    Our fees vary from case to case and are tailored to your individual circumstances.

  • A divorce usually takes 6 months, although sometimes we need to delay the Final Order of divorce.

Testimonials

In all aspects of the issues that occurred we couldn’t have asked for better service And would highly recommend her to anyone seeking or requiring legal advice or services in any and all matters.

CarlaFebruary 2026

My husband and I are retiring and are navigating multiple pensions and the sale of a small property portfolio. This is in addition to dealing with my Mum’s estate and the unexpected matter of my Dad’s Will. To say recent months have been difficult is an understatement! Your help has been invaluable, and I cannot thank you enough. You have dealt with the whole probate situation for me in such a professional manner, somehow managing to get such a quick resolution, and will never know the positive impact your actions have had on my mental wellbeing. I wish you the very best for the future and have no hesitation in recommending your services.

AngelsFebruary 2026

I contacted 2 companies and they never returned my call, so I wasted 2 weeks waiting for them. As soon as I contacted Rucklidge my call was returned within 2 hours and my request was dealt with. Your office was clear about the costs that we would incur, and the advice from Claire was easily understood for me to follow.

CharmainFebruary 2026
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