Divorce costs in England & Wales

How much does a divorce cost in the UK?

The cost of a divorce in England and Wales depends on how you handle it. This page breaks down the mandatory HMCTS court fee, CalmSplit's fixed per-person fee, optional financial-order work and typical solicitor charges — plus a free calculator to estimate your total.

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What you will pay

A simple breakdown of the fixed, optional and third-party costs for a straightforward divorce.

ItemCost
HMCTS divorce court fee£628
CalmSplit fee (per person)£159
Joint application CalmSplit fee (2 people)£318
Consent order court fee (optional)£53
Independent solicitor review (optional)£249
Typical total — sole, no extras£787

How CalmSplit compares

  • CalmSplit: fixed £159 per person, one-off.
  • DIY divorce: £628 court fee only, but you manage all forms and deadlines.
  • Traditional two-solicitor divorce: commonly £3,000 - £10,000+ in legal fees per couple.

Divorce cost calculator

Estimate your costs in 30 seconds. Court fees are paid directly to HMCTS.

Who is applying?
Do you have children?
Do you need a financial order?

A consent order seals your financial agreement. Recommended if you own property, savings or pensions together.

Add independent solicitor review?

£249 for an independent solicitor to review your consent order before it goes to court.

Your estimated cost

CalmSplit fee£159
HMCTS divorce fee£628
Total£787

Typical high-street solicitor estimate

For a straightforward uncontested divorce with two separate solicitors: roughly £1,500 - £5,000 in legal fees, before court fees.

Estimate only — actual solicitor fees vary by location and complexity.

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Why people choose CalmSplit

Transparent per-person pricing

No hourly billing or hidden fees

Court fees shown separately

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Frequently asked questions

The court fee is £628. If both parties instruct separate solicitors, total costs commonly run to several thousand pounds. CalmSplit is one fixed fee of £159 per person.

Related CalmSplit pages

Online divorceApply online with step-by-step guidance.Amicable divorceA cooperative route for couples who agree.Child arrangementsOne fee of £95 for a written agreement or C100 preparation.

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