How much does a divorce cost?

The cost of a divorce varies substantially. The divorce application itself has a fee of £593 which does not cover any legal representation (although you may be able to claim court relief if you are on a low income or have low savings)².  

Recent reports suggest that the average cost of a divorce in the UK is around £15,000. This includes legal fees, housing, lifestyle changes and more. However, the true financial cost of your disunion may differ significantly from this ballpark figure. The overall cost is contingent on numerous factors including:

• Case complexity, especially disputes over child arrangements or the jurisdiction of proceedings.
• The reputation and seniority of your legal representation.
• The assets involved, for example, if there are hidden assets or assets held overseas.
• Additional mediation meetings on top of legal fees.
• Accommodation during proceedings.
• Property transfer fees.

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Who pays for the divorce?

Generally, parties often agree on how to divide the cost of the divorce. Prior to the introduction of a “no-fault divorce”, a strict interpretation would suggest that the person responsible for the marriage’s breakdown would be liable for the costs. Yet, courts now will tend not to make a costs order unless there has been a clear violation of proceedings conduct.

In events where one spouse has a much higher income than the other, an extended period of financial support (spousal maintenance) may be granted to ensure that both parties maintain a similar standard of living during proceedings.

What can Vardags offer you?

Vardags represents high-net-worth clients in all aspects of a divorce or civil dissolution. We ensure the best outcomes for our clients which is why our founder and president has received the title of the “Britain’s top divorce lawyer”. We offer the very highest level of legal representation in divorce proceedings, child matters, financial forensics, reputation & privacy, and much more.