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Free Divorce Cost Estimator

In just two minutes - this free tool will provide an estimate of the legal costs of getting a divorce in the UK, based on your individual circumstances and preferences.

The costs are broken down into three areas:

Applying for a divorce
Agreeing child arrangements (if necessary)
Reaching a financial agreement

Feel free to experiment with different options (e.g. solicitor vs mediation vs DIY) to see how the costs compare.

Part 1 - Calculate Divorce Application Costs

1) Do you wish to include the cost of a divorce application in this estimate?(*)

Yes

You must select "Yes" or "No"

We can calculate your divorce costs based on your answers to these two questions:

1a) Which divorce service do you plan to use?(*)

DIY application on gov.uk website - £0

Wikivorce Fixed Fee divorce service - £179

High Street solicitor - £1000

You must select an option

1b) Are you on benefits or a very low income?(*)

No (You have to pay a court fee for divorce of £593)

Yes (You may qualify for a court fee exemption - £0)

You must select an option

Part 2 - Calculate Child Arrangements Costs

2) Do you wish to include the cost of agreeing child arrangements in this estimate?(*)

Yes

You must select "Yes" or "No"

We can calculate your child arrangements costs based on your answers to these two questions:

2a) Do you need professional support to agree on child arrangements?(*)

We can agree through our own discussions - £0

Use the Wikivorce online mediation service - £250

Use a local mediation service - £700

Negotiate through solicitors - £1500

Go to court over child arrangements - £5000

You must select an option

2b) Do you require a formal child agreement document?(*)

No - we are happy with an informal verbal arrangement - £0

Yes - we will use a free parenting agreement template - £0

Yes - a legally binding Child Arrangements Order from Wikivorce - £259

Yes - a legally binding Child Arrangements Order from a high street solicitor - £1000

You must select an option

Part 3 - Calculate Financial Settlement Costs

3) Do you wish to include the cost of agreeing a financial settlement in this estimate?(*)

Yes

You must select "Yes" or "No"

We can calculate your costs to reach a financial settlment based on your answers to these questions:

3a) Which method will you use to negotiate?(*)

We can reach agreement through our own discussions

The Wikivorce mediation service (£250/3hrs)

A local mediation service (£500/3hrs)

Using High Street solicitors to negotiate (£1000/3hrs)

We will probably have to go to court (highest cost)

You must select an option

3b) How complicated is your financial case?(*)

Simple - up to two properties and up to two pensions

Medium - several properties and/or numerous pensions, inheritances and other assets

Complex - complications such as business assets, trusts and overseas assets

You must select an option

3c) How easy do you think it will be to negotiate with your spouse?(*)

We are on very good terms and have similar views of fairness

We need advice on what is fair and/or need help communicating

We disagree on some aspects and need some help to negotiate between us

Communication is very difficult and/or we have very different ideas about what is fair

You must select an option

3d) Who will you get to produce your financial Consent Order document?(*)

Use the Wikivorce Managed Consent Order (standard) - £359

Use the Wikivorce Managed Consent Order (with Pension Sharing) - £459

Use a high street solictor to produce the Consent Order - £1000

You must select an option

Your Estimated Total Costs

Based on your selections - your total costs will be as follows:

(All figures are in pounds.)

Cost of Applying for a Divorce

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Cost of sorting out Child Arrangements

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Cost of sorting out Financial Arrangements

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Your Cost Estimate - GRAND TOTAL

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Support for people who have to go to court to get a fair divorce financial settlement without a solicitor.

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Free Divorce Cost Estimator

Part 1 - Calculate Divorce Application Costs

Part 2 - Calculate Child Arrangements Costs

Part 3 - Calculate Financial Settlement Costs

Your Estimated Total Costs

We can help you to get a fair financial settlement.

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