What does CalmSplit cost?

£159 per person as a one-off payment. The HMCTS divorce court fee of £628 is paid separately to the court, and you may be able to apply for Help with Fees.

Does CalmSplit give legal advice?

No. CalmSplit is a self-help technology platform and is not a firm of solicitors. We provide guidance and prepare your paperwork from your answers. If you want advice, we can refer you to an independent solicitor.

What if my spouse uses a solicitor?

That does not change your application. An uncontested divorce is an administrative process, and you can still apply yourself. Consider taking independent advice if there is a financial dispute.

How long will it take?

The statutory minimum is 26 weeks from the court accepting your application to the final order. Preparing your application with CalmSplit usually takes under an hour of your time.

Divorce without a solicitor

Written by CalmSplit Editorial TeamReviewed by Ramani GillLast reviewed 13 August 2026England & Wales

You can apply for your own divorce in England and Wales without instructing a solicitor. There is no legal requirement to be represented.

CalmSplit helps you prepare your divorce application online from your answers, so you are not left alone with the forms and the deadlines.

No legal requirement to use a solicitor for an uncontested divorce
Guided questions instead of blank court forms
£159 one-off per person, court fee paid separately
Independent solicitor referral available if you want advice

CalmSplit fee

£159one-off, per person

One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.

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When you do not need a solicitor

The marriage has lasted at least one year
You or your spouse are connected to England or Wales
Neither of you is disputing the divorce itself
Your finances are straightforward, or you already broadly agree

When you should get legal advice

There is domestic abuse, coercion or any safety concern
There are business interests, trusts, or significant pensions in dispute
Your spouse is hiding assets or refusing financial disclosure
There are international elements, such as assets or proceedings abroad

What CalmSplit does instead of a solicitor

CalmSplit is a self-help technology platform, not a firm of solicitors, and does not give legal advice. It replaces the administrative part of a solicitor's job: turning your situation into a correctly completed application, keeping documents in one place and telling you what happens next. If you decide you want advice on your individual circumstances, we can refer you to an independent solicitor.

The steps if you apply yourself

Check you are eligible and that the online route is safe for you
Decide whether to apply on your own or jointly with your spouse
Complete the divorce application details, including the marriage certificate
Pay the HMCTS fee and submit the application
Wait 20 weeks, then apply for the conditional order
Wait a further 6 weeks and a day, then apply for the final order

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Anyone can apply for their own divorce in England and Wales. The court does not require you to be represented.

Related CalmSplit pages

Can I divorce without a solicitor?The short answer and the exceptions.Online divorce vs solicitorCost, time and control compared.The D8 divorce formWhat the form asks and how to avoid errors.

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