Divorce with young children
You can divorce at any point once you have been married a year, whatever the age of your children. The divorce application itself says nothing about your children, so their routine does not have to change because of the paperwork.
CalmSplit lets you work through the divorce in short sessions around nap times and school runs, for a one-off £159, and keeps any arrangements for your children as a separate step you can take when you are ready.
- The divorce paperwork does not ask about your children's routine
- You can pause and return at any point; your progress is saved
- A written parenting plan is optional but often reduces friction
One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.
Start your divorceWork through it in short sessions. Your answers are saved as you go.
See child arrangements (£95)See how it worksWhy the age of your children does not affect eligibility
Eligibility for divorce depends on the marriage, not the family. If you have been married for at least a year, one of you is connected with England and Wales, and the marriage has broken down irretrievably, you can apply.
Keeping things steady for very young children
- Agree a predictable weekly pattern before changing anything major
- Keep handovers short, calm and at the same place where possible
- Write the pattern down so both households work from the same plan
- Review it as your child starts nursery or school
Doing the divorce in small steps
CalmSplit breaks the application into short sections with clear explanations. You can complete a few questions, close the tab and pick up where you left off, which suits parents who rarely get an uninterrupted hour.