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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Lisbeth Hooker
18:47 15 Aug 25
Would highly recommend David, he helped with child arrangement order, he is brilliant at what he does, thank you so much
Response from the owner 07:57 16 Aug 25
thank you so much Lisbeth. I am just really pleased that you got the outcome that is in the best interests of your family. Thank you for choosing to work with us and thank you for your recommendation. All the Best Dave
Christine Talbot
15:28 14 Aug 25
Dave helped me with a DV case. He was personable, knowledgeable and helpful. He gave me confidence in court and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. Will definitely being using him again moving forward. Thanks again.
Response from the owner 18:18 14 Aug 25
Hi Christine it was lovely meeting you and I am glad you felt confident with me alongside too. You were fantastic in court, and I am glad we will be working together in the future as and when you need me. Thank you once again. Best Regards Dave
Hannah Laverick
19:39 13 Jul 25
Dave was very helpful and informative from the start! He made me feel at ease with my the process and kept me up to date with everything! He replies are very quick - which does help when your feeling anxious

Thank you Dave for your everything
Response from the owner 20:35 15 Jul 25
Hi Hannah thank you for such a kind review. We do our best to be accessible and reply quickly. If you need us we are there as you know, whatever time or whatever day. It is a pleasure helping you and continuing to help you.
Jack Kershaw
15:32 17 Jun 25
I am beyond thrilled with my experience with Dave at Northern Family Law Support. With a divorce, I looked at options with solicitors and was dumbstruck and beaten by the fee's they were asking. In reality, i didn't need a solicitor, I needed a legal advisor to hold my hand through the whole process and tell me what to do. This isn't a service I could find anywhere else is my area?
Dave was incredibly reassuring and supportive throughout the whole process, especially me being on the autistic spectrum I struggled a lot with what to do. He listened to my story and advised me on the best way to proceed with my case. Me, my daughter and my family are incredible grateful for his help!
All this, and he is only a fraction of the cost of what a solicitor would have cost me. He is a legend and I will definitely recommend his services.
Response from the owner 22:11 17 Jun 25
Hi Jack thank you for your feedback and such kind words. It was a pleasure and a privilege to both meet you and your family and help you navigate through your case, and to achieve the right outcome for you and your family. All the very Best Dave Northern Family Law Support
Jessica Highmoor-Broughton
13:20 24 Apr 25
Highly recommend, Dave has been a huge support to my auntie and has made what felt like a really complex process simple. He takes the time to listen and understand and has been excellent and keeping in touch with both myself and my auntie as I support her through this process. Thank you Dave
Response from the owner 16:15 24 Apr 25
Hi Jessica thank you for these words. It was a real pleasure to meet your Auntie and help guide her through this work, and I will of course be keeping a close eye on matters through to their conclusion. All the very best David Northern Family Law Support
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
Response from the owner 13:21 08 Apr 25
Hi Alex. Thank you so much for these lovely words. We achieved a lot in the last 24 hours and it has been a pleasure working with you and seeing such good progress on your case. All the very best. Dave
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 ❤️
Response from the owner 16:50 09 Feb 25
Hi Rebecca Thank you so much for your lovely message. It has been a real pleasure supporting you and your family over the last 6 months and getting to know you all on this journey. I am just so pleased for you all that you got the right outcome too in what were very complex proceedings. Thank you for choosing us and thank you for recommending us. All the best for you and your family in the future. Dave
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
Response from the owner 07:48 22 Dec 24
Hi Jon. Thank you so much for your message. Delighted to work with you and help you through this. All the Best Dave
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.
Response from the owner 12:19 20 Dec 24
Hi Barry Thank you so much for your review. It is a pleasure working with you and your family on your case and I look forward to supporting you in reaching a conclusion. All the Best Dave
Rebecca Elizabeth
10:07 20 Dec 24
Response from the owner 12:21 20 Dec 24
Thank you Rebecca. Have a lovely Christmas and New Year with your family and we will catch up in the New Year. All the Best Dave
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.
Response from the owner 22:11 06 Oct 24
Hi Damian. Thank you for the feedback. Glad you were pleased with the outcome!
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.
Response from the owner 16:28 06 Oct 24
Hi Meg. Thanks for you review. It was a challenging case and one where I am delighted you got the outcome you wanted.
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 !
Response from the owner 20:40 27 Sep 24
Thanks Jennie. Pleasure helping you on this.
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 !