Tel: +44 (0)7342 979477

Email: help@northernfamilylawsupport.co.uk

Northern Family Law Support

Divorce

We can support you in making an application for Divorce, or in responding to an application for Divorce.

We cover the North East of England, Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Teesside, Chester le Street, Washington, Consett, Stanley, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and Middlesbrough.

We offer a free initial 30 minute consultation.

We charge a flat fee of £150 for making your application.

What is No Fault Divorce?

No fault divorce came into effect in England and Wales on 6th April 2022 under the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020.

Under no fault divorce, people who want to end their marriage or civil partnership no longer have to blame each other to get divorced.

Before no fault divorce,  people had to choose one of  five reasons to support their divorce petition: 

  • 2 years separation with consent
  • 5 years separation without consent 
  • Adultery 
  • Desertion 
  • Unreasonable behaviour 

With no fault divorce law, people no longer have to rely on one of the 5 reasons to get divorced. 

Another major change brought in through the changes made on 6 April 2022 is that it is no longer possible to object to an application for a marriage or civil partnership to be brought to an end. 

Can I apply for a no fault divorce?

Anyone entitled to a divorce in England and Wales will now be able to apply for a no fault divorce.

How does a no fault divorce work in practice?

The previous ‘Decree Nisi’ is now a ‘Conditional Order’ and the previously called ‘Decree Absolute’ has become a ‘Final Order.’ 

The ‘Petitioner’ (the person submitting the application) has become the ‘Applicant.’ 

The requirement to establish one or more facts to prove an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage has been removed. 

The change now allows either party to the marriage or civil partnership to apply for divorce as well as joint applications when both couples agree that the relationship has broken down. 

Neither party is able to object to a divorce or separation. 

The change has introduced a minimum 20-week period from the start of the proceedings to when the ‘Conditional Order’ can be made. 

How to Apply

To apply for a divorce, you will need:

  • Yours and your husband or wife’s full name and address
  • Your original marriage certificate or a certified copy (and a certified translation if it is not in English)
  • Proof of your name if you have changed your name since you got married
  • You will be asked for your husband or wife’s current address. This is so the court can send them a copy of the divorce application
  • If you give your husband or wife’s email address, the court will send the divorce papers to them online

There is a £612 fee payable to court to apply for a divorce. Your fee will not be refunded after you are sent the notice that your divorce application has been issued to the other person. You may qualify for a reduced fee if you have low income and low assets.

Solicitors may charge up to £600 + VAT in addition to the court fee of £612 to apply for your divorce.

We charge a flat fee of £150 in addition to the court fee for assisting you in making your application. We can support you if you live in the North East of England, including Chester le Street, Washington, Consett, Stanley, Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and Teesside.

 

Free initial 30 minute consultation

Where to find us:
Northern FLS Ltd,
11 Orchard Terrace,
Chester le Street,
DH3 3JU

 

Call Us:
+44 (0)7342 979477

 

Email Us:
help@northernfamilylawsupport.co.uk

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Alexandra Curtis
11:43 08 Apr 25
If I could add more stars I would! 5 is simply not enough , Dave is very supportive listens to everything and makes the whole process of court smooth and straight forward I felt in safe hands , he is very intelligent and knowledgeable! Knows what he is talking about , he is just brilliant , 1000 percent recommend and will only use Dave moving forward
Rebecca Parker
09:58 09 Feb 25
From first speaking to Dave I knew we had made the right choice as a family for the best support throughout family court. Dave listens, writes and understands extremely well and is always very professional in all aspects. Dave was always there for reassurance and made a difference to our lives and helped guide us through one of the most difficult times. We cannot recommend him enough! If you need support and reassurance northern family law is the support you need. Thankyou for everything ❤️
jon rackham
09:27 21 Dec 24
Absolutely brilliant service provided by David from start to finish every stage was explained in layman's terms helping to get through a particularly stressful situation very professional and also very affable
Barry Round
11:57 20 Dec 24
Dave is an extremely knowledgeable guy.He is very friendly and supportive, a good listener and also really good at bringing valid points to the table.He is much cheaper than solicitors, I cannot recommend him enough.
Rebecca Elizabeth
10:07 20 Dec 24
Damian
19:20 06 Oct 24
Dave sorted me out a really good deal on my divorce. He supported me in the negotiations , helped me do the form E and then all the papers at the end to send to through to the judge to get a final consent order.
Meg
13:01 06 Oct 24
David helped me out when I needed to get a Child Arrangements Order when I moved to a different part of the country. Me and my ex could not agree on a plan so he made the application for me, went to court with me and helped secure a new contact arrangement for me and my child.
Jennie Pope
19:54 27 Sep 24
David helped me resolve a very complicated situation involving an international element. He is really good at problem solving and working out what to do in complex situations. Cant recommend him highly enough !
Yuliya Petrychenko
22:10 11 Sep 24
Dave is amazing. His knowledge of family law is vast. He is friendly, a good listener, writes really well and is able to work out the really important points to bring to the judge. He is much cheaper then solicitors. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Isa Bella
09:34 17 Jul 24
Dave was amazing and supportive. He has vast expertise and is very knowledgeable. While my world was falling apart, Dave was with me all the way. He is so caring. He helped me with domestic abuse, my divorce, finances and child custody issues. I totally recommend him.
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07:39 11 Jul 24
Provided an excellent and affordable service to make my divorce application and also helped me sort out child custody
Louise A
08:47 30 Jun 24
I was in an abusive relationship. I was quoted thousands of pounds by a firm of solicitors to go to court to try and get protection. I couldnt afford this. David did the work with me for much less. He wrote the application with me, wrote my witness statement with me and came to court with me. I got the protection I needed. Recommend him. He is very understanding, friendly and writes very well. I could not have done this without him. Thank you !