Family Law Services

Welcome to our online Family Law Services. We know how difficult a relationship breakdown can be. Sometimes you may only need some initial advice, before deciding what options are best for you, and for your family. If you would like an initial chat with one of our family law team, use the "telephone advice" button and we will call you back. 

For many people, the financial cost of a divorce is a real concern. However, we recognise that the actual mechanics of a divorce are fairly straightforward, and many people want to conduct their own proceedings to save cost. Our online service allows you to conduct your own proceedings, at your own pace and at less cost than using our bespoke face to face service. You take charge of your own divorce, with the added benefit of having all your documents checked by us before you send them to court. You may be "flying solo" but you know we are in the background supporting you.

This service will be most suited to couples who agree there should be a divorce, and where the proceedings are unlikely to be contested. The service provides all the documents you will need to issue your divorce petition and ultimately obtain your Decree Absolute which dissolves the marriage. You can also obtain a Change of Name Deed if you wish to change your name.

Other issues you will need to consider before progressing with Divorce is if there are children, what financials matters you have and you will need to review your will. Further information to support you is available here

Legal Aid

We hold a Legal Aid contract but cannot offer legal aid for our online services. For divorce purposes, the type of legal aid available is called Legal Help. If you think you may be eligible for Legal Help please contact us by contacting m.young@waldrons.co.uk and we will assess your eligibility. 

You can also click here to check your eligibility yourself.

Divorce documents

 

The prices for each of the documents.  All prices include VAT:

  • Divorce Petition:  £181
  • Statement of arrangements for children:   £31
  • Affidavit for divorce on the grounds of adultery:  £61
  • Affidavit for divorce on the grounds of behaviour:  £61
  • Affidavit for divorce on the grounds of desertion:  £61
  • Affidavit for divorce on the grounds of a 2 year separation:  £61
  • Affidavit for divorce on the grounds of a 5 year separation:  £61
  • Application for directions for trial (form D84):  £31
  • Decree nisi to decree absolute:  £31
  • Change of name deed:  £55

Click on the relevant divorce service button below for more detailed information and to start creating your online document:

 

Divorce Petition Statement of arrangements for children Affidavit for divorce on grounds of AdulteryAffidavit AffidavitAffidavitAffidavitApplication for directors for trialDecree nisi to declare absoluteChange of name deed