Those who have entered into a civil partnership or a marriage, who have decided their relaitonship is over, will need to seek a dissolution (for civil partnerships) or a divorce (for marriages). All dissolution and divorce is now ‘no fault’, which means that parties can decide to end their relationship without affording blame.
There are a number of considerations that couples need to think about, including finances, children, property and so forth. Mediation is a good starting point.
If the parties have converted their civil partnership to a marriage will need to use the divorce procedure.
Starting the process is relatively easy, and many people feel that they can complete the paperwork themselves, but others feel they need advice and guidance and we can help with that.
We offer fixed fee options for straightforward divorce and dissolution matters:
Undefended Petition/Response £980* – includes:
Up to 3 hours (further part/full hours are chargeable) face to face, or via email or phone, consultations to discuss the divorce, initial financial and children matters
Completion of the D8 petition or response (you will be required to provide all relevant documents, e.g. CP certificate/marriage certificate, plus translations if the marriage/CP paperwork is not in English)
Follow up queries from the court where necessary
VAT where applicable
* This fee does not include:
Court fees – you will remain responsible for all disbursements
Negotiating finances
Bailiff fees for personal service of petition
Difficulties in serving the respondent
Attendance at court
If your matter is likely to become contentious, the above fixed fees will still apply for the work stated, but any additional work will be carried out via an hourly rate. E.g. finances or children matters.
Counsel can be instructed for hearings where required.
Contact us to book an initial consultation.