Divorce when both spouses want a divorce
This is the most straightforward situation there is. When you both agree, there is nothing to argue about in the divorce itself, and you can apply jointly or one of you can apply alone, whichever is more practical.
CalmSplit is built for exactly this: one person can complete everything, and you can invite your spouse to join once you have started. £159 per person, one-off.
- No blame, no evidence, no separation period
- Joint or sole application, both equally valid
- Most cases complete in around six to eight months
One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.
Check suitabilityStart on your own. Invite your spouse whenever you are ready.
See how it worksJoint or sole?
- Joint: you apply together and both confirm the marriage has broken down
- Sole: one applies and the other simply acknowledges service
- A sole application is often faster in practice, since one person keeps it moving
- Neither route is more or less amicable in the eyes of the court
The one thing agreement does not do
Agreeing does not divide your finances. A consent order approved by the court is what makes a financial settlement binding, and a clean break order prevents future claims.
How CalmSplit fits
You answer plain-English questions at your own pace, CalmSplit prepares your application pack, and you choose how to submit it. Your spouse can be invited into the process after you have started, or not at all.