Services & fees
Divorce & Financial Settlements
Practical, non-legal help to get your divorce and finances sorted - with a clear, fixed fee.
Separating is hard enough without facing the paperwork alone. We help you understand each stage, prepare your documents and feel ready for every hearing.
£150 for help with each form.
FREE 20-minute initial consultation
D8 - Divorce application
Help completing your divorce application.
D84 - Conditional order application
Help applying for your conditional order after the 20-week wait.
D36 - Final order application
Help applying for the final order that ends your marriage.
Form A - Financial order application
Help starting financial proceedings when you can't agree.
Form E - Financial statement
Help completing your financial statement and organising your disclosure.
D81 - Statement of information (consent order)
Help completing the financial summary that goes with your consent order.
Half-day court attendance (up to 4 hrs)
A calm, supportive presence at your FDA, FDR or final hearing.
Full-day court attendance (up to 8 hrs)
Support throughout your hearing, with same-day typed notes.
Remote court hearing support
For virtual hearings, including typed hearing notes.
Fees, fairness & booking
Universal Credit? We offer a 10% discount on our standard fees for clients receiving Universal Credit (confirmation of entitlement may be requested). If you're experiencing financial hardship without Universal Credit, you're welcome to talk to us about your circumstances.
Packages. Need help with several things - for example forms, statements and court attendance? Packages (bundles of support) can be discussed during your free consultation.
Payment plans. Payment plans of up to three months may be available for clients receiving benefits or experiencing financial hardship. All arrangements are agreed in advance.
Booking & deposits. A 50% deposit is required before work begins or a court date is secured, unless otherwise agreed. The balance for court attendance is due at least 7 days before the hearing. All fees are confirmed before any work begins.
Where we cover. Based in North Oxfordshire, we provide in-person court attendance within an 80-mile driving radius (travel included in fixed-fee packages). Attendance further afield may be available by request. Remote support is available across England & Wales.
We provide non-legal support only and do not offer legal advice or representation. You remain responsible for reviewing, approving and submitting your own court documents.
How divorce works
Divorce in England & Wales is "no-fault" - nobody has to be blamed.
- Apply for a divorce, usually online
- Wait 20 weeks, then apply for the conditional order
- Wait at least 6 weeks and 1 day, then apply for the final order, which ends the marriage
How financial settlements work
The divorce doesn't settle your finances. Property, savings, pensions, debts and maintenance need to be dealt with separately.
- If you agree: make it legally binding with a consent order, approved by the court
- If you don't: apply on Form A, exchange finances on Form E, then attend the First Directions Appointment (FDA) and Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing
How we help
- Explain each stage and what to expect
- Help you complete your forms and organise your financial documents
- Prepare your statements and court bundle
- Sit beside you at your hearings and take notes
Settlements can affect you for years, especially where pensions or property are involved. We recommend independent legal advice on the terms before you agree.
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What to expect
Get in touch
Call us or send the form. We'll reply within one business day.
Free initial consultation
We listen, explain how we may be able to help, and answer your questions - no obligation.
Agree your support and costs
If you'd like to go ahead, we agree exactly what you need and what it costs, up front.
We begin
We support you through the paperwork, preparation and hearings, at your pace.
You don't have to face it alone
Free, no-obligation first consultation.