Frequently asked questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the divorce process take and what is involved?

A normal no-fault divorce has a minimum required time frame of 26 weeks. For what is involved have a look at the "about divorce" section on this web site.

What are the likely costs?

The Court Fees are £593 however you may be entitled to a reduction, please call us on 0800 803 0813 to discuss further.

Why are you so cheap?

We are an expert online divorce service - therefore we have considerably fewer overheads than a high street solicitor - this keeps our costs down to a minimum, allowing us to pass on our savings to our customers.

How long do I have to be married before I can get a divorce?

You cannot start a petition for divorce unless you have been married for more than one year.

What are the grounds for a divorce?

As of the April 6th,2022 you no longer need to select a ground for divorce. With the introduction of the no-fault divorce all divorces will be filed under the criteria that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

How long do I have to wait before I can apply for the Conditional order?

You must wait 20 weeks from the date of your Divorce Application until you can apply for the Conditional Order

How long do I have to wait before I can apply for the Conditional order to be made Final?

You must wait 6 weeks from the date of your conditional order to apply for your Final Order.

What if I don't know the other party’s address?

Attempt to find out from family & friends. Alternatively, a tracing agent may be able to trace the party's whereabouts.

What if the respondent does not agree to the divorce?

As part of the divorce reform, from the  April 6th,2022 the only reason the respondent can disagree with the divorce is if they believe the Court in England and Wales do not have Jurisdiction to handle the divorce.

What if the respondent does not respond to the divorce?

Proof will need to be provided to the Court to confirm the Respondent has received noticed of the divorce. This is usually done via application to the Court to request a bailiff personally serve the divorce documents on the respondent. The court bailiff would then provide a statement confirming service. Should the respondent still not respond, you can proceed to the next stage without the Respondent's consent (The Court will charge a further fee for this service). We can assist further on such circumstances, please call us on 0800 803 0813.

What if the petitioner does not apply for the Final Order, can the respondent apply?

Yes, once the mandatory 6 weeks waiting period has expired the Respondent can apply after a period of 3 months has elapsed. 

What if I cannot find the original Marriage Certificate?

You can contact the relevant register office providing them with the party’s names and date of marriage. They will provide you with the original marriage certificate for a small fee.

What if the Marriage Certificate is in a foreign language?

In this case the marriage certificate needs to be translated into English by an expert who would then have it sworn. You then need to lodge this translation and statement with the court alongside other documents.

What if I am on low income or unemployed; do I still have to pay the Court Fee?

You may be exempt. You would need to complete the fee exemption form, providing evidence of your means. The court staff will make an assessment as to whether you qualify. We provide the "Fee Remission" form within the tracker or please ask a member of our team.

What if the Petitioner (person initiating the divorce) resides in England and Wales and the other party (Respondent) resides abroad; can they still divorce?

Yes, provided one party is either domiciled or habitually resident (for a year) in England and Wales.

Do I have to agree all financial matters before I start divorce proceedings?

No, you do not - but it is a good idea to do so. If you ignore the financial issues and remarry, you may lose the right to have the matrimonial financial affairs reviewed by the court. Many people do not realise that your ex. can make a claim against your estate after you die. There are special rules, and a claim will not succeed in every case, but it is wise to get an agreement on finances and if appropriate obtain a 'Clean Break' Order (see our Personal Plus Service™ page for more information).

Do I have to agree all arrangements for the children before divorce proceedings?

Child related matters are not included within the divorce process however it is recommended to have any private agreements you have in place written into an order to make your agreements legally binding.

Does it make any difference if we were married abroad?

No, but if the marriage certificate is in another language then you need to obtain a notarised translation.

Does it make any difference if either or both of us are foreign nationals?

No, provided either of you are habitually resident in England and Wales. There are complicated rules and if you are unsure please e-mail us.

Does it make any difference if either of us is resident abroad?

No, provided the other is habitually resident here.

Can I still blame my spouse for the breakdown of marriage if I want to?

No, under the no-fault divorce there is no longer a means specify grounds for divorce.

When will my completed divorce petition be delivered to me?

Currently, 99.97% of all divorce petitions are returned the same day they are completed. We aim to dispatch your divorce petition the same day, if submitted before 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and guarantee to dispatch your completed divorce petition within 24 hours of submission.

I have not received my divorce pack. What do I do? (Hotmail / AOL account users.)

All divorce packs and emails are sent automatically by our server once a payment has been accepted. Sometimes, our email to you will have been treated as junk mail, more commonly if you have a Hotmail or AOL email account. We recommend that you should always check your Hotmail MSN Junk Email Folder or Yahoo Bulk Folder for any emails from Quickie Divorce UK. Click Here for more details.

What is Sage Pay?

Credit card transactions for Quickie Divorce UK are processed by Sage Pay. Sage Pay provides very high levels of internet and physical security to ensure sensitive credit/debit card information is never compromised.


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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the divorce process take and what is involved?

A normal no-fault divorce has a minimum required time frame of 26 weeks. For what is involved have a look at the "about divorce" section on this web site.

What are the likely costs?

The Court Fees are £593 however you may be entitled to a reduction, please call us on 0800 803 0813 to discuss further.

Why are you so cheap?

We are an expert online divorce service - therefore we have considerably fewer overheads than a high street solicitor - this keeps our costs down to a minimum, allowing us to pass on our savings to our customers.

How long do I have to be married before I can get a divorce?

You cannot start a petition for divorce unless you have been married for more than one year.

What are the grounds for a divorce?

As of the April 6th,2022 you no longer need to select a ground for divorce. With the introduction of the no-fault divorce all divorces will be filed under the criteria that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.

How long do I have to wait before I can apply for the Conditional order?

You must wait 20 weeks from the date of your Divorce Application until you can apply for the Conditional Order

How long do I have to wait before I can apply for the Conditional order to be made Final?

You must wait 6 weeks from the date of your conditional order to apply for your Final Order.

What if I don't know the other party’s address?

Attempt to find out from family & friends. Alternatively, a tracing agent may be able to trace the party's whereabouts.

What if the respondent does not agree to the divorce?

As part of the divorce reform, from the  April 6th,2022 the only reason the respondent can disagree with the divorce is if they believe the Court in England and Wales do not have Jurisdiction to handle the divorce.

What if the respondent does not respond to the divorce?

Proof will need to be provided to the Court to confirm the Respondent has received noticed of the divorce. This is usually done via application to the Court to request a bailiff personally serve the divorce documents on the respondent. The court bailiff would then provide a statement confirming service. Should the respondent still not respond, you can proceed to the next stage without the Respondent's consent (The Court will charge a further fee for this service). We can assist further on such circumstances, please call us on 0800 803 0813.

What if the petitioner does not apply for the Final Order, can the respondent apply?

Yes, once the mandatory 6 weeks waiting period has expired the Respondent can apply after a period of 3 months has elapsed. 

What if I cannot find the original Marriage Certificate?

You can contact the relevant register office providing them with the party’s names and date of marriage. They will provide you with the original marriage certificate for a small fee.

What if the Marriage Certificate is in a foreign language?

In this case the marriage certificate needs to be translated into English by an expert who would then have it sworn. You then need to lodge this translation and statement with the court alongside other documents.

What if I am on low income or unemployed; do I still have to pay the Court Fee?

You may be exempt. You would need to complete the fee exemption form, providing evidence of your means. The court staff will make an assessment as to whether you qualify. We provide the "Fee Remission" form within the tracker or please ask a member of our team.

What if the Petitioner (person initiating the divorce) resides in England and Wales and the other party (Respondent) resides abroad; can they still divorce?

Yes, provided one party is either domiciled or habitually resident (for a year) in England and Wales.

Do I have to agree all financial matters before I start divorce proceedings?

No, you do not - but it is a good idea to do so. If you ignore the financial issues and remarry, you may lose the right to have the matrimonial financial affairs reviewed by the court. Many people do not realise that your ex. can make a claim against your estate after you die. There are special rules, and a claim will not succeed in every case, but it is wise to get an agreement on finances and if appropriate obtain a 'Clean Break' Order (see our Personal Plus Service™ page for more information).

Do I have to agree all arrangements for the children before divorce proceedings?

Child related matters are not included within the divorce process however it is recommended to have any private agreements you have in place written into an order to make your agreements legally binding.

Does it make any difference if we were married abroad?

No, but if the marriage certificate is in another language then you need to obtain a notarised translation.

Does it make any difference if either or both of us are foreign nationals?

No, provided either of you are habitually resident in England and Wales. There are complicated rules and if you are unsure please e-mail us.

Does it make any difference if either of us is resident abroad?

No, provided the other is habitually resident here.

Can I still blame my spouse for the breakdown of marriage if I want to?

No, under the no-fault divorce there is no longer a means specify grounds for divorce.

When will my completed divorce petition be delivered to me?

Currently, 99.97% of all divorce petitions are returned the same day they are completed. We aim to dispatch your divorce petition the same day, if submitted before 5.30pm Monday to Friday, and guarantee to dispatch your completed divorce petition within 24 hours of submission.

I have not received my divorce pack. What do I do? (Hotmail / AOL account users.)

All divorce packs and emails are sent automatically by our server once a payment has been accepted. Sometimes, our email to you will have been treated as junk mail, more commonly if you have a Hotmail or AOL email account. We recommend that you should always check your Hotmail MSN Junk Email Folder or Yahoo Bulk Folder for any emails from Quickie Divorce UK. Click Here for more details.

What is Sage Pay?

Credit card transactions for Quickie Divorce UK are processed by Sage Pay. Sage Pay provides very high levels of internet and physical security to ensure sensitive credit/debit card information is never compromised.

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