How To Start Divorce Proceedings
Processing a divorce application online has been around in the UK for over 20 years, but even now some people are still sceptical and unsure about it, so here’s how to start a divorce without using solicitors.
Online divorce is a more streamlined and efficient way to end your marriage compared with the traditional route of instructing a local lawyer.
How do I start divorce proceedings and why do thousands of people choose an online divorce over traditional high street family law solicitors every year?
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How To Start Divorce Proceedings Without Using Solicitors
To start divorce proceedings in England or Wales you must have been married for at least 12 months and one party to the divorce must live in England or Wales or still regard England or Wales as their permanent home if living abroad.
Provided the answer is yes to the conditions above you can submit a divorce application simply on the basis of the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage – without any separation period or having to blame your partner for unreasonable behaviour or of committing adultery.
If you are unsure how to start divorce proceedings, please call us on 01793 384 029 for a free consultation or speak with us on Live Chat
HOW TO START A DIVORCE ONLINE
In most cases, instructing solicitors is unnecessary and the procedure can be completed simply without hassle. Here is a timeline of the divorce process.
Step 1
Find the ideal service for you. One person or a couple jointly start proceedings.
Step 2
The court sends your partner a copy of the petition and acknowledgement of service (AOS). 20-week reflection period starts.
Step 3
You apply for the conditional order
Step 4
The court reviews your application
Step 5
The court grants the conditional order. This starts a 6-week cooling off period before moving onto the next step.
Step 6
Application for a financial order Submit your financial consent order to the court for approval.
Step 7
You apply for the final order
Step 8
The court grants the final order and you are officially divorced
Why You Should Start Your Divorce with Divorce-Online
Below you will find the most common reasons why people choose to use Divorce-Online to obtain a quick and hassle-free divorce.
- Personal case manager available throughout – one-to-one contact.
- No face-to-face meetings or time off work – everything is completed online.
- Cheaper than solicitors – Typically over 50% cheaper.
- Hassle-free – You’ll receive updates throughout your case.
- Helped over 150,000 couples since pioneering online divorce in 1999.
- Track your divorce process online anytime – Great for busy people.
- Fully insured and reputable company – over 20 years online.
- Saving over £1,000 on your divorce compared to most other options.
- The cost of divorce (including court fees) can be paid in instalments.
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Please beware: The act of just getting a divorce does not end your financial ties!
Your ex would be entitled to claim against any future property you purchase, any savings, or pension funds you build up and so on.
You may still be able to use our services. Speak to our friendly team
Whether you can get a divorce online and take advantage of our affordable divorce services will come down to your domicile jurisdiction.
If you live in Scotland, Divorce-Online provide a range of Scottish Divorce Services that can help you save time, stress and money.
Why Choose Divorce-Online?
- We're a faster alternative to local solicitors
- We're also more affordable and provide fixed-fees
- Over 150,000 couples have used our services
- Divorce-Online is part of the trusted traders scheme
Solicitor Consent Order Service
The is the ideal service for you if you want to have a solicitor draft your financial agreement into a legally binding financial order without spending thousands on legal fees. The drafted order includes a clean break clause to prevent either party from making future claims.
£649
What's included?
- Solicitor drafted clean break consent order
- Application is processed through the court
- Any queries from the Judge handled for you
- Your solicitor will go on the court record
- Track the progress of your case online
Managed Divorce & Clean Break Consent Order
This service is for couples who want to obtain a divorce and end all financial claims. As part of our service, we'll manage your entire divorce process for you; you can track the progress online from a phone or laptop. You'll also obtain a clean break consent order that has been drafted by a solicitor.
£549
What's included?
- The divorce process is handled for you
- Track your entire divorce online from a phone or laptop
- Our solicitors will draft you a clean break consent order
- Consent order is obtained for you through the court
Managed No-Fault Divorce Service - £249
This service is ideal for couples who want to get a simple, affordable and hassle-free divorce in England or Wales without instructing a solicitor and spending thousands on legal fees. All aspects of your divorce are handled for you by our experienced and friendly team. You can track each step of your case online from your phone or laptop. Using the no fault divorce system enables you to get a divorce without blaming your partner.
£249
What's included?
- No-fault divorce - simple & hassle-free
- We draft the divorce papers for you
- All aspects of your divorce are handled for you
- Professional team on-hand from start to finish
- Track each step of your divorce online
Managed Divorce & Clean Break Consent Order
This service is for couples who want to get a divorce in England or Wales without spending thousands on solicitors fees. We will obtain for you a divorce and legally binding clean break consent order to prevent any future claims being made against you in the future.
£549
What's included?
- We handle all aspects of your divorce for you
- You can track the progress of your case online
- You'll obtain a solicitor drafted clean break consent order
- You will end all financial ties from your ex-partner
Start Your Divorce Online Today – In just a few minutes
Once you have chosen your divorce service you simply need to complete the order form or pay over the phone to start your divorce. You will then need to provide us with some basic information in an online questionnaire.
Some of the basic information we need from you will be listed below. This information will enable us to draft your divorce documents for you.
- Your spouse’s full name
- Your place of marriage
- The date of separation
For a completely stress-free divorce, why not do your divorce online? Let our divorce experts handle your case for a fraction of the cost of using solicitors – for a fixed-fee of just £249 including VAT we can process your divorce from beginning to end.
The divorce process is exactly the same as it would be were you to use a solicitor or do it yourself.
The main difference between using Divorce-Online and solicitors is the cost of your divorce, why pay £1,000+ when you can pay £249?
Ready To Start Your No-Fault Divorce?
We can help you obtain a divorce without any hassle and in an efficient manner for just £249. Our team of friendly divorce experts handles all aspects of your divorce and keeps you updated throughout.