How much does a divorce cost?
Divorce on its own is seldom expensive. The bulk of costs are usually accumulated resolving the matrimonial finances. How much it will cost to resolve financial issues typically depends on how complicated the finances are and how cooperative the other person is. Divorce costs in England and Wales can start from £500 to £650 plus 20% VAT and disbursements of £593 (no VAT).
Divorce costs in England and Wales will differ depending on the level of knowledge of the family lawyer. The applicant in the divorce proceedings should budget somewhere in the region of £500 – £650 plus 20% VAT for divorce costs. If you are the respondent in the proceedings, then the fees you pay are likely to be much lower and are unlikely to exceed a few hundred pounds.
Disbursements are expenses incurred by a solicitor whilst carrying out work on behalf of a client. In relation to divorce proceedings (for most people) this will simply be the divorce application fee (or disbursement) of £593 (no VAT). Other disbursements that could be incurred are paying out for a certified copy of your marriage certificate if you have lost your original marriage certificate or organising for a translation of the marriage certificate if the certificate is in a language other than English.
We are experts at handling divorces from the simplest to the most complex, so when you are ready to proceed please do call and we will provide you the professional support you need at a difficult time in your life.
Emma Bilsborrow; Legal Executive, Partner Family Department
Partner / Chartered Legal Executive Litigator (Family)
Qualified 2014
Emma Bilsborrow heads up our Family team and specialises in privately funded family law cases. She has a working knowledge of trust law, which helps her when dealing with those complex cases where substantial assets are held in trust by one or the other party involved in divorce proceedings. Emma deals with all disputes surrounding divorce and financial matters, including high net worth divorce cases, and advises on how best to deal with pensions with regards to making equal capital or income, and aims to deal with these cases amicably. Emma also specialises in privately funded Children Act proceedings such as applications for Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders and helps and assists families at what is a particularly tough time. Additionally, Emma is also experienced in preparing Cohabitation and Separation agreements.
Emma is a member of Resolution and is committed to approaching cases in a sensitive and non-confrontational manner in order to avoid animosity between married and separated couples; however, she similarly assists our client’s in exploring all possible ways of resolving disputes, to include litigation where needed.
Hobbies and Interests: Emma’s hobbies are cooking and cleaning and keeping the dog out of the new extension!keeping the dog out of the new extension!
