Divorce and Consent Order (simple) managed by law firm

Which law firm provides this service?

Our professional divorce service is very different to the service from most other low cost online divorce companies. Our competitors use lesser qualified staff to handle your divorce. Wikivorce services are managed by a well respected law firm with a strong specialist team of experienced family lawyers.  A highly rated professional law firm with a strong family law department, and experienced lawyers.   Brethertons are a successful law firm with an excellent reputation. They are highly rated in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories. They have grown rapidly in the last few years and now have over 250 employees. They have a large and experienced family law department that is capable of handling both simple and complex cases involving divorce, finances and child contact/residence issues. Brethertons are fully accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and follow their code of conduct. Linda Jones is the partner responsible for family law matters at Brethertons. Linda is a Resolution Accredited Specialist in the areas of pensions on divorce and advocacy on financial provision on divorce. She is a Collaborative Lawyer and an advanced member of the Family Law Panel. She specialises in financial provision on divorce and has developed a passion for helping clients with complicated financial disputes involving assets such as businesses, pensions, farms and family trusts.

A complete solution from a specialist family lawyer

This is our most comprehensive service and offers a complete solution to your divorce and the related financial settlement.

This service would cost anywhere from £700 to £1500 from a high street solicitor, who may well be less experienced in family law than our legal partners who have a highly rated family law department.

Part 1 - Divorce fully managed by a professional and fully regulated law firm.

Service Description

This is a complete service from a fully accredited family law firm, who will manage your divorce from start to finish for a low fixed fee. The service includes everything you would expect to get from a high street law firm. It includes legal advice related to your divorce petition.

Who is the service for?

This service is designed for those who want the reassurance of having their divorce managed by an experienced family lawyer, without paying the £200 an hour charged by most high street solicitors.

The service can be completed by email and phone. No face to face appointments are necessary. In most cases there is no need to attend court.

What is included in this service?

This comprehensive service includes all of the following:

	Qualified lawyers will open a case file for you and will manage the whole process from start to finish. We quality check the forms and documents at each step.
	We handle all communication to and from the court. We will provide you with a copy of all correspondence with the court.
	We provide, complete and check all of the forms that the court require. All you need to do is to provide the basic information for your case such as personal and marriage details.
	Unlike other online divorce services, we use qualified lawyers to manage and review your divorce process. The comparable service from a high street solicitor costs £800.
	Wikivorce is truly unique in providing you with 24 hour a day access to an active and caring support community to help you deal with the emotional side of your breakup.
	Designed for busy people, we handle the whole process via email and over the telephone to fit around your lifestyle. So you can relax knowing you are in good hands.
	Please note: To take advantage of our fixed price divorce you need to meet the following criteria: you have been married at least 12 months your ex has agreed to go ahead with the divorce you are able to  agree on the grounds to be used Also ONE of the following must be true: one of you is resident in England or Wales (i.e. one of you currently lives here permanently) one of you is domiciled in England or Wales (i.e. one of you regards England or Wales as your home country)

We manage the whole process for you

Our partner law firm will manage your whole case from start to finish, including completing all of the necessary legal forms and submitting your case to court. To begin the process simply place an order online or speak to one of our expert advisors on our free telephone helpline. 

	1) Place Order: Click the "Order Now" button below to place an order on our website. You can pay by debit or credit card, or by cheque. If you have any questions about our service or if you want to order by phone, just call us on freephone: 0800 44 88 66 44
	2) Questionnaire Sent Out: We will send you (by email or post) a very simple questionnaire to gather basic information such as your name, address, date of marriage and place of marriage.
	3) Return Questionnaire: You complete the questionnaire and return it to us. You also send us an original copy of your marriage certificate (we can obtain a new one for you if you have lost it). If paying by cheque don't forget to include it with the questionnaire.
	4) Submit Petition: We draft and submit the required documents - including a Petition document to the court. At this point you need to pay a £550 court fee (unless you are exempt due to low income).
	5) Acknowledgement: The court will notify your spouse by sending them a copy of the petition. Your spouse will need to sign and return a short form to the court to acknowledge receipt of the petition.
	6) Decree Nisi: Once the acknowledgement is received we will apply to the court for a Decree Nisi. A judge will review the application and provided everything is in order then the divorce will be approved in principal and the Decree Nisi issued.
	7) Decree Absolute: The Decree Absolute is the final certificate that legally ends the marriage. We can apply for this on your behalf 6 weeks after the Decree Nisi.

Part 2 - Consent Order (Clean Break) managed by a highly rated professional law firm

Service Description (scroll down for full details)

When you get divorced it is strongly recommended that you obtain a court approved consent order which is essentially a legally binding financial agreement.

If you do not do this then you are open to your ex making fresh claims against your assets and income years into the future if your circumstances were to change, whether that is a lottery win, a pay rise or an increase in the value of your home. 

Informal agreements, whether made verbally or in writing are not watertight, and can be over-ruled by the courts in years to come.

The service can be completed by email and phone. No face to face appointments are necessary. In most cases there is no need to attend court. 

Who is the service for?

In general this service is suitable when:

	You are able to reach an amicable agreement on finances.
	You want a legally binding agreement without spending a fortune.
	Your divorce will be processed, or has already completed, in England & Wales.

This service is also available to self reppers who went down the contested court route for ancillary relief and at some stage reached a negotiated settlement.

Choose the right service for you

Divorce and Consent Order (clean break only) £299
Choose this option if you require a simple clean break and your agreement does not require there to be any transfer of property title deeds and there is no pension sharing and no maintenance agreement.

Divorce and Consent Order (simple) £399
When you choose this option your agreement can include:
- 1 property transfer
- 1 pension share
- a maintenance agreement

Divorce and Consent Order (medium) £499
When you choose this option your agreement can include:
- 2 property transfers
- 2 pension shares
- a maintenance agreement

Divorce and Consent Order (complex) £599
When you choose this option your agreement can include:
- 4 property transfers
- 4 pension shares
- a maintenance agreement

Note: If you have more than 4 properties and/or 4 pensions to be transferred then please call our helpline to discuss your requirements.

What is included in this service?

This comprehensive service includes all of the following:

	You need to be able to arrive at a plain english agreement with your ex on finances. Our qualified lawyers will turn this into a legally binding consent order.
	We will submit the consent order to the court for approval and will handle and requests for changes made by the court.
	We will assist you to obtain a marriage certificate if you have lost your original.
	We provide a free telephone support line that you can call if you have any questions about the process.

	Wikivorce is truly unique in providing you with 24 hour a day access to an active and caring support community to help you deal with the emotional side of your breakup.
	Unlike other online divorce services, we use qualified lawyers to draft your consent order.
	We can handle the whole process via email and over the telephone to fit around your lifestyle and requirements. We will deal with the courts and if necessary with your spouse or their solicitor. So you can relax.
	At any time during the process you can call one of our lawyers, who can also offer legal advice on matters related to your divorce.

We manage the whole process from start to finish

Provided that you and your spouse are agreed on a fair financial agreement,  the process is fairly straightforward:

	1) Reach an agreement: The first step is to agree on a fair financial settlement with your spouse. One decision is whether to go for a 'Clean Break', or whether to include ongoing monthly maintenance payments. Whichever you choose it can be written up as a Consent Order.
	2) Place your Order: Use the 'Order Now' button below to pay the low fixed fee for your legally binding consent order.
	3) Questionnaire: Once we receive your order we will send you a simple questionnaire by email, which you can complete on your PC (or if you prefer by printing it out). The questionnaire asks for the following information: a) the name and address of both parties, b) the agreement you have reached in your own words and c) some basic financial details such as your annual income and the value of your property.
	4) Return completed Questionnaire: Send us your completed questionnaire by email (or post if you prefer).
	5) Draft Consent Order: Based on the information provided, we will draft up a Consent Order, which we post to you for you both to sign and return.
	6) Court Approval: We will submit the signed consent order to the courts, and once approved, we will send you each a final copy. At this point you need to pay a £50 court fee (unless you are exempt due to low income).

Price comparison with a high street solicitor and other websites

Our service offers the high quality you expect from a family law firm - at a low fixed price.

Included in Service	Traditional High Street Solicitor	'Cheap' or 'Quick' Online Managed Divorce websites	Wikivorce Service
Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute certificates
All forms completed and submitted to the court
Legally Binding Consent Order
Your case managed by an experienced family lawyer
Client care and case management accredited by Law Society.	Maybe?
Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Legal Advice on your divorce/consent order
Price to manage your divorce*	Pricecheck** £700 to £1500	Pricecheck** £237 to £304	Our Price  £299
*Please note that whichever provider you choose - you will need to pay a total of £600 in court fees (£550 for the divorce and £50 for the Consent Order), unless you qualify for an exemption (for example if you have a low income). **Prices checked online December 2012.