The application fee for a divorce is £593.
You may be able to get help paying the fee
if you’re on benefits or a low income, and have less than £3,000 in savings if you're under 61, or up to £16,000 if you're 61 or over.
You can apply for help online, giving details about your finances. The court will decide whether to reduce your fee.
Other costs
There are other costs that you should think about too, including:
- solicitor’s and legal fees
- going to court if you can’t agree on things
- child maintenance
- spousal maintenance
- paying housing and living costs alone
- the division of your assets and property
If you’re using a solicitor, you should consider your legal costs. Generally, the more complicated your case, the more it will cost you. You could try asking your solicitor to work to a fixed fee so that you’ll know how much it’ll be from the outset.
You may be able to get legal aid.