What does a divorce cost?
The total cost of a divorce depends on whether it is contested, whether financial orders are needed and whether solicitors are instructed on both sides. This page breaks it down.
From
£125
per person · £250 total for both partners
HMCTS court fee £593 (paid to the court, not to CalmSplit)
Who this is for
- Anyone budgeting for a divorce
Benefits
- Transparent per-person pricing
- No hidden fees
- Court fees clearly shown
The process
- 01
HMCTS divorce fee
£593 paid to the court (or Help with Fees if eligible).
- 02
Consent order fee
£53 payable when filing a consent order.
- 03
CalmSplit fee
From £125 per person on Essentials.
You'll need
- A rough idea of the financial complexity in your case
Timescale
Court fees change occasionally - always check GOV.UK.
Price
£125 per person
£250 total for both partners
HMCTS court fee £593 (paid to the court, not to CalmSplit)
What's included
- Full divorce preparation
What's not included
- Court fees
- Third-party valuations
Frequently asked questions
The court fee is £593. If both parties instruct separate solicitors, total costs commonly run to several thousand pounds. CalmSplit's Essentials plan is £125 per person (£250 for a couple).
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