How long does a divorce take?
The statutory minimum is 26 weeks from HMCTS accepting the application to the final order being made. Most divorces take longer if financial orders are involved.
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 planning the timing of a divorce
Benefits
- Automatic reminders for each stage
- Visual timeline in your dashboard
The process
- 01
Application accepted
HMCTS issues the application.
- 02
20-week wait
Statutory reflection period.
- 03
Conditional order
Apply once the wait period is over.
- 04
43-day wait
Between conditional and final order.
- 05
Final order
Marriage is legally ended.
- 06
Financial order (if any)
Ideally sealed before the final order.
You'll need
- Patience - the wait periods are set by statute
Timescale
26 weeks minimum, longer if finances are involved.
Price
£125 per person
£250 total for both partners
HMCTS court fee £593 (paid to the court, not to CalmSplit)
What's included
- Timeline tracking
- Reminders
What's not included
Frequently asked questions
No. The 20-week and 6-week waits are set by statute. Only very limited applications to shorten them exist.
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