How much did your divorce cost?

[Sunshineandflipflops]

Hi

I've posted this in Relationships too but maybe people on here might have some experience/advice too.

I have been separated from my ex husband for over 3 years now. We agreed at the time to wait to 2 years for a 'no fault' divorce (even though he had an affair) and neither of us have mentioned it since...Covid, etc has taken precedent I guess.

Both of us are in other relationships, although neither of us live with our partners.

My bf is understanding but has asked recently when I think I will get divorced, which I understand (he is divorced). I don't want to get married again, or even live with anyone so getting divorced just hasn't been a priority for me but I guess I need to get the ball rolling sometime as my ex doesn't seem to be.

The main things holding me back are that me and our 2 kids are still in the family home. I work but wouldn't get the mortgage on my own so it's still in joint names and ex makes sure he covers us being able to stay here. It's not a huge place - 3 bedrooms with 2 teenagers and me so downsizing isn't really an option for them to be able to get to school.

Also, I don't have much in the way of savings to pay for solicitors fees so I was wondering what kind of figure I can expect to pay? I know it varies greatly but we are amicable and I wouldn't want to rinse him dry or anything (he basically doesn't have anything worth having apart from his hare of the house and his pension).

Thanks in advance

The divorce fees itself are not expensive

What racks up costs is solicitor fees if you and ex are not able to reach agreement on how to split assets. Then it can take forever and fees can spiral
If you are able yo reach agreement
Between you and get solicitor to draw up co sent order costs will be much smaller !

I was on a lowish income when I did my divorce. (About £30k with 3 kids. ) so I qualified for help with the court fee which was £550.. ended up paying £120.

Very amicable though. He promised not to be a dick and kept his word. I got the forms from the county court, we filled them in and took them back to the court.

12 weeks later it was done.

I'm in the same position so following with interest.
I do categorically not want to screw my ex over but likewise do not want to lose my house.

Divorce £550, Mediation as free as in a low wage , Wikivorce online divorce consultant ,saving on solicitors till you need them, you pay for time, £195 2-3 hours, well worth the advice and help they have given me,just come agreement 3 days before our day at court.pheew.

MrsHInch did you initially pay the 550 or any added extras? Hes already said he wont contest it