Fixed price divorce at Stephensons

Stephensons are delighted to be able to offer low cost fixed fees for divorce. We recognise that divorce can be a stressful not least the question of ‘how much will this cost?’ For ease, simplicity and certainty, we offer fixed fee divorce packages.

We offer a fixed fee for those who want to start the divorce ‘the petitioner fixed fee’ and a fixed fee for those who have received the divorce papers ‘the respondent fixed fee'.

The fixed amount quoted is what it will cost for each process and is available for those who qualify and have an undefended divorce.

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What is included in the fixed fees and what is the cost?

Our solicitors will advise if one of our packages is appropriate.

The petitioner fixed fee includes all work from the preparation of the divorce papers and commencement of the proceedings up to and including the granting of the Decree Absolute. The fixed fee includes solicitor costs, VAT and the Court fees. Our petitioner fixed fee is £1,210 in total.

The respondent fixed fee includes all work necessary to complete the Acknowledgement up to and including receiving the Decree Absolute. The fixed fee includes solicitor costs and VAT. Our respondent fixed fee is £400 in total.

There are no hidden costs in our divorce packages. The fixed fee is what is paid.

What is included in the petitioner fixed fee of £1,260?

VAT
Initial consultation
All divorce correspondence with our client, their spouse and the Court
Preparing the Court documents
Working together to finalise the Court papers
Starting the divorce process and paying the Court fee (£593)
Receiving the Acknowledgement of Service
Preparing the application for Decree Nisi and sending it to our client
Applying for the Decree Nisi
Receiving confirmation of the date of Decree Nisi
Receiving Decree Nisi and sending it to our client
Preparing the application for Decree Absolute and sending it to our client
Applying for Decree Absolute

What is included in the respondent fixed fee of £400?

VAT
Initial consultation
All divorce correspondence with our client, their spouse and the Court
Completing the Acknowledgement and returning it to the Court
Receiving confirmation of the date of Decree Nisi
Receiving Decree Nisi and sending it to our client
Receiving Decree Absolute and sending it to our client

What is not included in the fee?

Expenses charged by other professionals, for example the cost of obtaining a replacement marriage certificate.
Unforeseen circumstances and complexities, for example if the divorce becomes defended, or papers require amending, or a spouse fails to progress or cooperate with the divorce, or there are issues about divorce costs.
Any advice or correspondence relating to financial issues or concerning children.

In situations where there is need for additional work which is not included within the fixed fee our clients are immediately advised and no further expense is incurred until a new fee arrangement has been agreed. Variations from the agreed fixed fee will occur if the work needed has changed. If this occurs our solicitors consider the change and impact upon the divorce process, and if developments fall outside the agreed plan of action then our clients are immediately notified in writing and retain the choice of accepting a new arrangement.

How to pay?

We are able to accept payment by card over the phone or via our website.

We ask for payment of the fixed fee in full at the start of the case.

We can accept payment of the petitioner fixed fee by two instalments.

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