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In the event of the breakdown of a marriage, divorce can be an extremely costly option. An alternative to the usual divorce costs which are often considerable as they are charged on an hourly fee basis, a fixed fee divorce works in the same way but you pay one fixed fee for your legal expenses.
There are a number of requirements involved with a fixed fee divorce of which you should be aware.
In order to qualify for a fixed fee divorce both parties – the petitioner (who is initiating the divorce process) and the respondent – must agree to the divorce.
The benefits of a fixed fee divorce include:
The actual cost of the divorce will vary depending on whether you are the petitioner or the respondent.
Petitioner:
Respondent:
The fixed fee process can be used for the majority of divorces and the process itself is straightforward. The most complex aspects are financial settlements and any arrangements concerning children.
Should your divorce proceedings be extremely complex due to elements such as detailed arrangements for childcare, or in respect of resolving matrimonial finances, you may be more suited to a divorce based on an hourly fee.
Get in touch with our team of family law experts to find which service is best for you.
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