The easiest way to get divorced in the UK

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

For most people the easiest route is a no-fault application prepared online, without a solicitor. There is nothing to prove, no hearing to attend in a straightforward case, and one person can do all of it.

CalmSplit turns the divorce into a series of plain-English questions, prepares your application pack, and shows you exactly how to submit it. £159 one-off, per person.

  • No blame, no evidence, no separation period
  • No hearings in a straightforward, uncontested case
  • One fixed £159 fee, no hourly billing
CalmSplit fee
£159one-off, per person

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

Check suitability

Check suitability free. Pay the one-off £159 only when you prepare your application.

See how it works

What makes a divorce easy or hard

  • Easy: you are eligible, you have your marriage certificate, and your spouse can be contacted
  • Harder: your spouse cannot be found, the marriage took place abroad and documents are missing, or finances are heavily disputed
  • The divorce itself is rarely the hard part; the financial settlement usually is

The simplest possible sequence

  • Check suitability in a few free questions
  • Answer the guided questions and prepare your application
  • Submit to HMCTS and pay the court fee
  • Wait 20 weeks, apply for the Conditional Order, then the Final Order

Where a solicitor still helps

CalmSplit is a self-help platform, not a law firm. If there are significant pensions, a business, or a dispute you cannot resolve, independent legal advice is worthwhile. An independent solicitor review of a consent order is available as an optional add-on.

What it costs

£159 per person as a one-off CalmSplit fee. The HMCTS divorce fee is paid separately to the court, and Help with Fees may be available depending on your circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

Not for a straightforward uncontested divorce. Many people complete it themselves with guided support.

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