Divorce & Separation

How much does divorce cost?

How much does divorce cost?

Solicitors charge an hourly rate for the work which they actually carry out in dealing with your divorce case. How long it takes to sort out your case will depend upon the choices you and your spouse make, and the extent of the agreement you are able to reach. The more you agree between yourselves the less it will cost.

Divorce solicitors are obliged to give an estimate of the legal costs at the start of the process. The final figure will depend on whether you settle the case early or there needs to be a court hearing. This is something which you should discuss with us in detail at your initial appointment. We will then have an idea of the issues involved and what is likely to be required to resolve those issues. As a result we shall be able to give you a more accurate estimate of the anticipated legal costs.

Public funding (legal aid) may be available in limited circumstances. In the early stages of the case we will discuss with you whether you might be eligible. Even if you do receive public funding you may be required to repay all or part of the costs at the end of your case out of any property or capital you retain or recover from your spouse. It is still in your interests therefore to have an estimate of costs at the outset.

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