Divorce costs vary from a few hundred pounds to tens of thousands. The two levers are: (1) whether you and your spouse can agree, and (2) how much of the paperwork you do yourselves.
The unavoidable costs
- Court fee for the divorce application: £628 (in place at time of writing)
- Court fee to lodge a Consent Order: £53
- Fee remissions available via Help with Fees if you're on a low income
Typical total costs
- Full DIY, no legal advice: ~£650 (court fees only)
- Fixed-fee online service (like CalmSplit): £250 - £900 per couple + court fees
- One solicitor per spouse, amicable: £3,000 - £6,000 combined
- Fully contested finances, barristers, court hearings: £20,000 - £50,000+ each
This article is general information about the law of England and Wales, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, speak to a solicitor.