Divorce and financial settlement solicitors in St AlbansEnd the marriage and settle the money, with the fee for each stage agreed before it starts.
We help you end the marriage and sort out the money, whether you've agreed or not.
- Fixed fees, agreed upfront
- Solicitor-led, St Albans office
- Reply within 1 working day
Divorce application
£950+ VAT
£1,140 including VAT
- Included
- We prepare and submit the divorce application. The divorce ends the marriage, but it doesn't deal with the money on its own.
- Not included
Court fee to apply for a divorce: £628 (no VAT)
Fees for barristers, property valuations, and pension reports are extra if your case needs them.
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What it costs
Fixed fees, agreed upfront. If you can't agree, the court process is priced in stages, so you know the fee for each stage before it starts.
| Service | Our fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce application | £950+ VAT£1,140 incl. VAT | £1,140 |
Consent order (clean break)What's included
Timescale: Often 2 to 4 months, depending on court processing times | £950–£1,250+ VAT£1,140–£1,500 incl. VAT | £1,140–£1,500 |
Consent order with house or pensionWhat's included
Timescale: Often 3 to 6 months, depending on the pension provider and the court | £1,500–£2,500+ VAT£1,800–£3,000 incl. VAT | £1,800–£3,000 |
Financial remedy Stage 1: Form A to First AppointmentWhat's included
Timescale: Usually several months to the First Appointment | £4,500–£7,500+ VAT£5,400–£9,000 incl. VAT | £5,400–£9,000 |
Financial remedy Stage 2: FDR hearingWhat's included
Timescale: Depends on the court's listing | £4,000–£7,500+ VAT£4,800–£9,000 incl. VAT | £4,800–£9,000 |
Financial remedy Stage 3: final hearingWhat's included
Timescale: Depends on the court's listing | £6,000–£12,000+ VAT£7,200–£14,400 incl. VAT | £7,200–£14,400 |
Our fees are + VAT at 20%. They don't include court fees, which you pay directly to the court.
- Court fee to apply for a divorce£628
- Court fee to file a consent order£62
- Court fee to start financial remedy proceedings (Form A)£321
Court fees have no VAT. Correct at 25 October 2026.
Fees for barristers, property valuations, and pension reports are extra if your case needs them. We'll tell you about these before they're incurred.
Typical timescale. The court can approve an agreed consent order once you have a conditional order in your divorce. If you go to court, how long it takes depends on the court's timetable and on whether you settle along the way.
Your fixed fee, in writing, before we start.
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- You're separating and need to divorce, and to work out what happens to the home, savings, and pensions.
- You and your ex have agreed how to split things and want it made legally binding.
- You can't agree about money, or your ex isn't being open about their finances, and you may need the court's help.
How it works
Step 1: Start the divorce
£950 + VAT
We prepare and submit the divorce application. The divorce ends the marriage, but it doesn't deal with the money on its own.
Step 2: Agree if you can
£950–£1,250 + VAT
We help you reach a fair agreement through negotiation or mediation. If you agree, we turn it into a consent order for a judge to approve, usually without a hearing.
Step 3: Stage 1: application and disclosure
£4,500–£7,500 + VAT
If you can't agree, the case starts with an application to court on Form A, usually after a meeting with a mediator called a MIAM. You each complete Form E, a full statement of your finances, and at the first hearing (the First Appointment) a judge decides what else is needed, such as valuations.
Step 4: Stage 2: FDR hearing
£4,000–£7,500 + VAT
At the Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing, a judge gives a view on what a fair outcome might look like, to help you both settle. If you reach agreement, it can be turned into a financial order.
Step 5: Stage 3: final hearing
£6,000–£12,000 + VAT
If you still can't agree, a judge hears the evidence at a final hearing and decides how your money, property, and pensions are divided. The decision is set out in a financial order that is legally binding on you both.
How the court decides
There's no fixed formula. The court's first consideration is the welfare of any children under 18. It then looks at each person's income, earning capacity, property and pensions, their needs, the standard of living during the marriage, their ages, the length of the marriage, and what each of them contributed, including looking after the home and children.
Where there's enough to go round, assets built up during the marriage are often shared equally. Where there isn't, meeting needs comes first, especially housing for any children.
Why it's worth finishing the financial side
Without a financial order, your ex could make a claim against you in future, even years after the divorce. And if you remarry before applying for a financial order, you may lose the right to bring your own financial claims. A consent order or a court order gives you both certainty.
Who will handle your case
Every matter is supervised by
Sony Sadaf Haroon
Principal solicitor, SRA ID 482574
Your matter is run by one of our SRA-regulated solicitors. We'll tell you who your contact is when you instruct us.
Sony supervises our solicitors and caseworkers, and is the firm's Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and for Finance and Administration. She studied at SOAS University of London, was called to the Bar by Lincoln's Inn in 1997, and qualified as a solicitor in 2008.
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Guides on this topic
- Is a nikah-only marriage legal in the UK?What a nikah that was never legally registered means in England and Wales, your rights if you separate, how to register a civil marriage, and talaq and khula.6 min read
- How a consent order worksWhat a consent order is, what it can cover, how to apply, and what the judge checks, so your financial agreement on divorce becomes legally binding.4 min read
- The divorce process in England and Wales, step by stepHow no-fault divorce works in England and Wales: applying, the 20-week wait, the conditional order and final order, and how money and children fit in.5 min read
Frequently asked questions
Does getting divorced sort out the money?
No. The final order ends the marriage, but either of you can still make financial claims until a court order deals with them.
Do we have to go to court?
Not if you can agree. A consent order is usually approved on paper, without a hearing. Court proceedings are only needed if you can't agree, and you can still settle at any stage.
Is everything split 50/50?
Not automatically. The court aims for a fair outcome based on your circumstances, which may or may not mean an equal split.
Do I have to try mediation first?
Before applying to court, you'll usually need to attend a short meeting with a mediator, called a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting), unless an exemption applies, such as domestic abuse or urgency. The court also expects you to consider settling throughout the case.
What if my ex hides money?
You each have a legal duty to give full and honest details of your finances. If your ex doesn't, we can raise questions and ask the court to order them to provide documents. A settlement based on hidden assets can be overturned later.
When should I apply for the final order?
It's often safer to wait until your financial order is approved, especially where pensions are involved, because some rights can be lost once the marriage ends. We'll advise you on timing.
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