Divorce in the UK – A Quick Overview

Divorce can be the most emotionally straining and stressful time in any person’s life. Here at Kew Law, we will take as much of the stress from you as possible and allow you to focus on what matters in your life, whether that be your children or moving on from your marriage breakdown.

When can you get a divorce?

Under the law you must have first been married for a period of one year and a day before you apply for a divorce. This is known as the, ‘Year Bar’. Your marriage must be, ‘valid’ and be a registered marriage within the UK. When making an application for divorce you must provide us with your original or certified copy of your Marriage Certificate.

What are the Grounds for Divorce?

There is one ground for divorce and that is the ‘irretrievable breakdown of the marriage’.

How much does a divorce cost?

Kew Law LLP offers a fixed fee to act on your behalf in divorce proceedings. If you are the Applicant i.e. making the application for a divorce, we will only charge you £550 plus VAT, in addition to the Court fee of £593 that is required when issuing your application for divorce.
If you are the Respondent i.e. you are the other spouse and have received divorce documentation from the Family Court, we will only charge you £395 plus VAT. There is no Court fee needed.