What are the risks of doing it alone?

The common ones are rejected applications from small errors, missed deadlines, and finishing the divorce without a financial order, which leaves claims open.

Does CalmSplit give legal advice?

No. CalmSplit is a self-help technology platform and is not a firm of solicitors. We provide guidance and prepare your paperwork from your answers. If you want advice, we can refer you to an independent solicitor.

What does CalmSplit cost?

£159 per person as a one-off payment. The HMCTS divorce court fee of £628 is paid separately to the court, and you may be able to apply for Help with Fees.

What if I change my mind?

You can get a full refund within 7 days of paying, as long as your application has not been submitted to the court.

Can I divorce without a solicitor?

Written by CalmSplit Editorial TeamReviewed by Ramani GillLast reviewed 13 August 2026England & Wales

Yes. There is no rule requiring a solicitor for a divorce in England and Wales. Most uncontested divorces are administrative and are completed without representation.

CalmSplit gives you the structure a solicitor would provide for the paperwork: guided questions, error checks and a prepared application, for £159.

No legal requirement to instruct a solicitor
Best suited to uncontested divorces with straightforward finances
Independent solicitor referral available if you want advice
£159 one-off per person, court fee paid separately

CalmSplit fee

£159one-off, per person

One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.

Check if the self-service route suits you

The suitability check is free. £159 one-off if you decide to continue.

See how it works

Yes, if this describes you

Neither of you is disputing that the marriage is over
You have been married at least a year
You know where your spouse lives, or can contact them
Your finances are modest or you broadly agree how to divide them
There are no safety concerns about proceeding online

Take advice first if

There is domestic abuse or coercive control
There are pensions, a business or property abroad in dispute
You suspect assets are being hidden or moved
Divorce proceedings have already started in another country
You cannot agree arrangements for your children

The middle option most people miss

The choice is not only between doing everything alone and paying a solicitor several thousand pounds. A guided service handles the process and paperwork at a fixed price, and you can still buy independent legal advice on a specific point if you need it. CalmSplit can refer you to an independent solicitor, and we receive no fee for doing so.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The court applies the same rules regardless of who prepared the application.

Related CalmSplit pages

Divorce without a solicitorThe full self-service route explained.Online divorce vs solicitorA side-by-side comparison.Fixed fee divorceKnow the price before you start.

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