Online divorce vs solicitor
For an uncontested divorce the outcome is the same either way. The difference is cost and how much of the process is handled for you: £159 with CalmSplit, against typical solicitor fees of £3,000 to £10,000 per couple.
CalmSplit handles the process and the paperwork at a fixed price, and refers you to an independent solicitor if your case needs advice.
- Same court, same orders, same legal effect
- Fixed £159 against open-ended hourly billing
- You keep control of timing and communication
- A solicitor is still the right choice for disputed or complex cases
One-off CalmSplit fee. HMCTS court fees are paid separately to the court.
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See how it worksWhere an online service wins
- Cost certainty: one fee agreed before you start
- Speed: you can complete your application in an evening rather than waiting on appointments
- Availability: progress it at midnight if that is when you have time
- Simplicity: plain-English questions instead of court forms
Where a solicitor wins
- Advice on your individual legal position
- Negotiating a contested financial settlement
- Representation at hearings
- Complex assets, trusts, businesses or international elements
You can use both
Many people prepare the divorce themselves and buy advice only where it matters, such as a solicitor review of a financial consent order. That keeps the cost of the routine work low while protecting the decisions that carry real financial consequences.
Cost comparison for a straightforward divorce
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| CalmSplitFixed, one-off | £159 per person |
| HMCTS court feePayable on both routes | £628 |
| One solicitorTypical, uncontested | £1,500 - £3,000 |
| Two solicitorsTypical per couple | £3,000 - £10,000+ |
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