12 PRICES TRACKED
Divorce
The solicitor fee for a divorce, on top of the court fee. Ranges hugely with how contested it is.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 79% more than the advertised list price for divorce.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK-wide | Unknown | Simple divorce or dissolution (amicable, online service)Court application fee charged separately at checkout, exact figure not shown on page | £300 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK-wide | Unknown | Fixed fee divorce service, starting price (My Online Divorce)Stated as a starting price, site did not break down what is included at this tier | £349 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK-wide | Unknown | Fixed fee divorce, solicitor handled (Divorce-Online)Price includes VAT. Court fee of 612 pounds paid separately to the court. Does not include a financial order | £499 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK-wide | Online / national | Fixed fee divorce, undefended no financial dispute (Slater and Gordon)Price includes VAT, plus 612 pounds court fee paid separately. For undefended divorces with no financial disputes or child arrangements | £600 | — | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Divorce, uncontested - respondent's solicitor feeStowe Family Law; uncontested divorce respondent solicitor fee range £500–£800 +VAT, midpoint £650 +VAT = £780 inc VAT. Excludes court fee. | £780 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK-wide | Unknown | Uncontested no-fault divorce including court fee (Lawhive)Figure includes the court fee, described as an average price, actual cost can vary by case | £1,032 | — | source |
| 2023 | UK-wide | Unknown | Amicable divorce with consent order, solicitor fee, total paidAmicable split, went down the consent order route. Region not stated by poster | — | £1,300 | source |
| 2021 | UK-wide | Unknown | Uncontested divorce, solicitor fee, total paidTotal cost including court fees, petition to decree absolute in under 4 months. Region not stated by poster | — | £1,400 | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Divorce, uncontested - applicant's solicitor feeStowe Family Law; uncontested divorce applicant solicitor fee range £500–£2,000 +VAT, midpoint £1,250 +VAT = £1,500 inc VAT. Excludes the £612 court fee. | £1,500 | — | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Divorce, contested with finances/children (solicitor fee, from)Stowe Family Law; contested divorce with financial settlement and/or child arrangements, solicitor costs from £2,500 up to £25,000. 'From' figure shown. Excludes court fee. | £2,500 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK-wide | Unknown | Divorce with financial and childcare negotiation plus consent order (amicable)Price is per couple, covers negotiation support around finances and child arrangements including a consent order | £3,450 | — | source |
| 2023 | UK-wide | Unknown | Divorce plus consent order transferring house into sole name, total paidCovers the divorce agreement plus transferring house ownership into her sole name. Region not stated by poster | — | £3,500 | source |
Common questions
How much does divorce cost in the UK?
Across 12 real UK prices, the median is £1,166, ranging from £300 to £3,500. These are published prices and bills people actually paid, not estimates.
Why do divorce prices vary so much?
Firms set their own fees, and the final bill depends on the complexity, the property value or estate size, and disbursements on top. Online providers are usually cheaper than the high street.
How can I pay less for divorce?
Get itemised fixed-fee quotes from several firms, check which disbursements are included, and read the small print for extra charges before you instruct.
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Methodology: prices here are published prices and bills people reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix or remove it fast.