Divorce needn’t be difficult…

We understand the difficulties which come with divorce and family separation, so we strive to make the divorce process and experience as simple and easy as 1.2.3.™; that’s why we deal with all the paperwork, so you can continue with your everyday life, relaxed in the knowledge that you’re in safe hands.

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We offer 4 types of services

divorce

Our comprehensive fixed-fee packages offer a simple and convenient way to dissolve your marriage/civil partnership. We offer both Petitioner and Respondent packages to assist couples who are wishing to proceed on an uncontested basis.

money

Separation from your partner requires not only a legal resolution, but also a financial one. There are serious pitfalls if you fail to protect yourself and your finances/assets post divorce/separation. We are here to guide and protect you from any future unforeseen complications.

children

Children are precious. It is vital that following a separation their wishes and feelings are paramount and their welfare protected from unnecessary animosity. Our packages are designed to offer support and guidance to reach an arrangement to suit and
benefit your whole family.

agreements

It’s our goal to encourage couples to protect their family and provide long term stability. We recommend a pre- or post-nuptial agreement for intended/married couples and a cohabitation agreement for couples who are unmarried. We can also prepare a comprehensive separation agreement for couples not wishing to divorce.

Are you a petitioner or respondent?

If you wish to start divorce proceedings against your spouse or civil partner, then you require a Petitioner package.

If you’ve been served with divorce papers, you require a Respondent package.

Petitioner Packages

With our Petitioner Package you will be in control of divorce proceedings. Your partner only needs to complete and sign one form.

Prior to purchasing a Petitioner Package, you must satisfy the following conditions:

  1. You’ve been legally married/partnership for at least 12 months;
  2. You’re permanently resident in England & Wales;
  3. You know the whereabouts of your spouse/ partner;
  4. You both AGREE to divorce;
  5. You can satisfy the ground for divorce:
    1. Adultery (not applicable to civil partnership);
    2. Your spouse/partner has displayed unreasonable behaviour towards you;
    3. Your spouse/partner has deserted you;
    4. You’ve lived continuously and apart for 2 years’ and they will consent to divorce;
    5. You’ve lived continuously and apart for 5 years’.

FAQs

What court fees will I be expected to pay?

Court fees apply unless you are eligible for a court fee remission (discount) / exemption.  At the time of writing (Jan. 2019), court fees are as follows:

  1. DIVORCE £593
  2. CONSENT (CLEAN BREAK) ORDER £50

Please see FAQ Can I receive help with court fees?

 

1. £395 Divorce Only
Our most simple package for an uncontested divorce/dissolution. Includes:

  • Drafting of all divorce documents; including Divorce Application; Application for a Conditional Order (nisi) and Final Order (absolute).
  • All correspondence to and from the court.
  • Includes 30 mins of advice ( online/telephone) with one of our family law solicitors

Petitioner - Divorce Only
£395.00
2. £750 Divorce + Clean Break
Our recommended and most popular package includes a divorce/dissolution PLUS a Financial (Clean Break) Order for those couples who have agreed the division of their marital assets*. Includes:

  • Drafting of all divorce documents; including Divorce Application; Application for a Conditional Order (Nisi) and Final Order (Absolute)
  • Preparation of Financial (CLEAN BREAK) Order and Statement of Information
  • All correspondence to and from the court
  • Includes 1 hour of advice with one of our family law solicitors

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Petitioner Divorce + Clean Break
£750.00
3. £1200 Divorce + Mediation + Clean Break
For that extra support, we offer a package which provides comprehensive legal advice during your separation to include a divorce/dissolution, a referral to mediation to resolve your financial issues and a Financial (Clean Break) Order. You also benefit from 5 hours of legal advice on any issue concerning separation, finances or children.* Includes:

  • Drafting of all divorce documents; including Divorce Application; Application for a Conditional Order (Nisi) and Final Order (Absolute)
  • Referral to mediation for you and your spouse/partner
  • Support and Strategic Advice and Feedback during the mediation process
  • Preparation of Financial (CLEAN BREAK) Order and Statement of Information
  • All correspondence to and from the court and the mediation service
  • Includes 2 hours of advice with one of our family law solicitors

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Petitioner Divorce + Mediation + Clean Break
£1,200.00
Respondent Packages

Have you been served divorce papers and are unsure about how to complete them or
what to do next? Relax and let us take the hassle away. Our Respondent packages are quick and simple.

Prior to purchasing a Petitioner Package, you must satisfy the following conditions:

  1. You’ve been legally married/partnership for at least 12 months;
  2. You’re permanently resident in England & Wales;
  3. You know the whereabouts of your spouse/ partner;
  4. You both AGREE to divorce;
  5. You can satisfy the ground for divorce:
    1. Adultery (not applicable to civil partnership);
    2. Your spouse/partner has displayed unreasonable behaviour towards you;
    3. Your spouse/partner has deserted you;
    4. You’ve lived continuously and apart for 2 years’ and they will consent to divorce;
    5. You’ve lived continuously and apart for 5 years’.
1. £200 Respondent Divorce
Our most popular and simple package to assist you when you have been served by your ex-partner. Includes 30 minutes of advice with one of our family law solicitors.
Includes:

  • Completion of Acknowledgment of Service Form
  • 30 minutes of legal advice
  • All correspondence to and from the court

Respondent Divorce
£200.00
2. £450 Respondent Divorce + Clean Break Advice
Suited to those who have been served with court papers and have been sent a Financial (Clean Break) Order to consider. Includes:

  • Completion of Acknowledgment of Service Form
  • Advice on a Financial (Clean Break) Order
  • Execution and Completion of Financial (Clean Break) Order and Statement of Information
  • 1 hour of legal advice
  • All correspondence to and from the court

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Respondent Divorce + Clean Break Advice
£450.00
3. £750 Respondent Divorce + Clean Break Order
 

 

 

Suited to those who have been served with court papers and have already agreed the division of financial matters*. Includes:

  • Completion of Acknowledgment of Service Form
  • Advice and preparation of a Financial (Clean Break) Order and Statement of Information
  • 2 hours of legal advice
  • All correspondence to and from the court and the Petitioner/Petitioner’s Solicitors.

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Respondent Divorce + Clean Break Order
£750.00
1. £375 Agreed Clean Break
Our basic package is quick and simple for those who have already agreed the division of their marital assets or who have completed the mediation process. You require the drafting of a Financial (Clean Break) Order*.
Includes:

  • 30 minutes of legal advice regarding financial issues and results from mediation
  • Preparation and execution of a Financial (Clean Break) Order and Statement of Information
  • All correspondence to and from the court and your ex-partner/solicitors.

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Agreed Clean Break
£375.00
2. £845 Mediation + Clean Break
For those who are attending mediation to resolve financial issues we shall support you every step of the way. We will advise you throughout the process and prepare a Financial (Clean Break) Order when an agreement has been reached. Includes:

  • 2 hours of legal advice
  • Preparation and execution of Financial (Clean Break) Order and Statement of Information
  • All correspondence to and from the court and your ex-partner/solicitors.

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Mediation + Clean Break
£845.00
3. £2250 Advice + Disclosure (pre-court) + Clean Break
 

 

For the complete service we offer 10 hours of legal advice, completion of a Financial Statement and will assist in negotiating a Financial Settlement for the benefit of the whole family. There will be no requirement to attend court. Includes:

  • 5 hours of legal advice
  • All correspondence to and from the court and your ex partner/spouse
  • Preparation and execution of a Financial Statement
  • Consideration and advice upon your spouse/partner’s Financial Statement
  • Advice on settlement and negotiations
  • Preparation of Financial (Clean Break) Order and Statement of Information*.

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Advice + Disclosure (pre-court) + Clean Break
£2,250.00
1. £275 Shared Parenting Plan
Suited to those couples who wish to record their agreement as to the arrangements for the child/children as to whom they live with and contact arrangements.
Includes:

  • Shared Parenting Plan
  • Legal advice (30 mins)
  • Correspondence between parents (max – 4 letters)
  • Free CMS Calculation

Shared Parenting Plan
£275.00
2. £495 Advice + Mediation + SPP
For those parents who’ve recently separated, if contact has broken down altogether and who require assistance through mediation to achieve an agreed parenting plan, to determine with whom the child/children will live with and the contact/practical arrangements. Includes:

  • Legal Advice (2 hours)
  • Correspondence between you and the other parent (max 6 letters)
  • Referral to Mediation (MIAM) to discuss living arrangements and contact issues
  • Preparation of Shared Parenting Plan (if agreement reached); further advice if no agreement
  • Free CMS calculation

Advice + Mediation + SPP
£495.00
3. £2250 Advice + Court Representation
If you have been unable to agree living/contact arrangements via informal negotiations and/or mediation then you will have to proceed with a court application. We offer a fixed package to cover all court preparation work and representation at the first court hearing by an experienced barrister.
Includes:

  • Preparation of all court documents
  • All necessary correspondence between you, the other party/or their solicitor and the court
  • Legal advice (Solicitor) – 3 hours
  • Instructing an experienced barrister
  • Representation at the first Court hearing (FHDRA only)
  • Advice following the court hearing

Advice + Court Representation
£2,250.00
1. £450 Pre/Postnuptial Agreement
Our simple package offers those who are contemplating marriage or who have recently married (within 12 months of marriage) to prepare a “nuptial” agreement which is agreed by both parties and legally endorsed.* Includes:

  • Preparation and execution of the Pre/Post Nuptial Agreement
  • 1 hour of legal advice
  • All correspondence between you and your spouse/future spouse

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Pre/Postnuptial Agreement
£450.00
2. £450 Cohabitation Agreement
Our simple package offers those who are currently living together or who are contemplating living together as an unmarried couple/family unit, to prepare an agreement setting out the full (financial and practical) arrangements of their cohabitation (which may include issues relating to children/step-children), which are agreed by both parties and legally endorsed.*
Includes:

  • Preparation and execution of the Agreement
  • 1 hour of legal advice
  • All correspondence between you and your partner

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Cohabitation Agreement
£450.00
3. £450 Separation Agreement
For those couples who do not wish to divorce as of yet, but simply wish to record their separation arrangements (for financial, practical and children issues) our simple package offers a quick and effective solution. The terms of the agreement will be agreed by both parties and legally endorsed.*
 Includes:

  • Preparation and execution of the Separation Agreement
  • 1 hour of legal advice
  • All correspondence between you and your spouse/partner

*assets up to £1m. Includes pensions. Business and international elements excluded.

Separation Agreement
£450.00
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