Divorce and child arrangements
These are two different processes. The divorce ends your marriage. Child arrangements set out where your children live and how they spend time with each parent, and they are agreed between parents unless the court has to be asked to decide.
CalmSplit handles the divorce for a one-off £159, and offers a separate £95 service if you want a written parenting agreement or help preparing a Form C100 court application.
- Divorce paperwork and child arrangements are handled separately
- Agreements between parents do not need court approval
- A court application is a last step, not a first one
One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.
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See child arrangements (£95)See how it worksWhat the divorce deals with
The divorce application confirms the marriage has broken down irretrievably and moves through the Conditional Order and Final Order. It does not decide arrangements for children and does not divide finances.
What child arrangements deal with
- Where the children live day to day
- How and when they spend time with the other parent
- Holidays, birthdays, school events and handover logistics
- How decisions such as schooling and medical care are made
Do it in whichever order suits you
There is no legal requirement to settle arrangements before applying for the divorce, or to divorce before agreeing arrangements. Many people do both at once, which often shortens the overall process.