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.

  • Divorce only – fixed fee £900 plus Court fee of £612, a total of £1,512 (including VAT)

  • Non-molestation and Occupation Order From £6,300 (including VAT)

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

Testimonials

I have called upon Rebecca’s expertise a number of times over the years and have done so once again recently. There’s no one else I would recommend in relation to family matters. Her experience, practical advice and just overall confidence and expertise immediately puts you at ease in the knowledge that you’re in very good hands. With many thanks.

AnonymousMarch 2026

I can’t thank Alison enough for her help with my financial settlement. She handled everything professionally and kept me reassured throughout the whole process. Alison was friendly, supportive, and made a complicated situation feel much easier and far less stressful. She dealt with every challenge brilliantly. I’m genuinely grateful for all her work and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her

AnonymousMarch 2026

Donata showed real sensitivity to our situation (testator with chronic illness) and flexibility to visiting different locations, (hospital, home) and at short notices too. This did not go unnoticed and was appreciated.

She also listened to the client well, which swung us to favour Rucklidge’s over the alternative firm that we spoke to; seeking to understand the client’s unique situation, rather than jumping to a proposed solution as soon as possible.

Fee transparency was valued too.

AnonymousMarch 2026
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