A contested divorce is when one party does not accept what is said about them in the divorce papers.
There are several online divorce service sites. What makes Full Service Divorce different is that we are part of a reputable firm of solicitors. Unlike many other solicitor firms offering contested divorce, we also deal in the more collaborative approach of uncontested divorce. Having experienced legal minds overseeing your divorce ensures silly mistakes are not made and that your uncontested divorce proceeds and is completed as quickly as possible. Make sure that you put your divorce in the safe hands of experienced and successful solicitors rather than in those of companies set up to profit from marital splits by businessmen and entrepreneurs. A contested divorce can be time-consuming and stressful. Full Service Divorce offers the service of uncontested divorce to make things more convenient for you.
An uncontested divorce takes approximately four to five months from lodging the divorce petition with the court until you receive your decree absolute. Unlike a contested divorce, an uncontested divorce is a cost-effective, quick, and peaceful method for separating ways.
No, we can complete all the necessary requirements online, by telephone or email for an uncontested divorce. You may not be able to use this facility in contested divorce proceedings. The uncontested divorce does not waste your time in any of the legal proceedings.
Backed by Thornton Law Ltd, Full Service Divorce is part of a long established and successful firm of solicitors with more than 19 years handling divorce cases. We are known for resolving marital disputes peacefully through uncontested divorces.
No. For an uncontested divorce, the fees as set out on our website are final. You will however have to pay a fee to the Court of £340. This fee is set by law and must be paid which ever service you use to guide you through the divorce process.
Yes. For our managed divorce services, you will receive your own solicitor.
When the divorce petition is sent to the Court, a form must also be sent regarding the children (the “Statement of Arrangements for the Children”). Ideally this should be agreed with your spouse before it is sent to the Court, but if agreement is not reached, this does not prevent the divorce from proceeding. Difficulties regarding the children may have to be dealt with separately; we will advise if this is necessary.
Yes, all divorce petitions must be sent to the court, as must all applications for a decree nisi and decree absolute. For an uncontested divorce, there is no need for you to be present in the court. Our divorce solicitors would carry out all the divorce proceedings on your behalf, whilst you could conveniently coordinate with them over phone or email. However, you only have to be present if the divorce is contested, or in very rare cases when the judge asks you both to attend. Thus, a contested divorce is normally not always a feasible option for resolving marital disputes.
If you do not receive a response to the divorce petition, it would no longer be a straight forward process. If address is unknown, there is a procedure to trace them. If you can’t find them, there is another way to get the divorce. If they are just being obstructive, you would instruct a private agent or court bailiff to serve the divorce petition. You should seek advice from our hotline on this issue if needed, and we will be happy to discuss any additional costs and how to best proceed with your case.
If you are going through an uncontested divorce, no other agencies will be involved. We can manage your divorce and the court will process the paperwork. If you have children involved, you may need to contact the Child Support Agency to confirm financial responsibilities for the children are met.