QuickeDivorce Frequently Asked Questions
- Why have I not received the pack that I ordered?
- How much does it cost to get divorced?
- How long will it take?
- Do I need a solicitor?
- I cannot find my marriage certificate, what do I do?
- I was married abroad and my marriage certificate is in a foreign language. Is this acceptable?
- I cannot afford the court fee to start my divorce, what can I do?
- How long do you have to be married in order to apply for a divorce in England and Wales?
- I have issued my petition but the Respondent has not completed the acknowledgement of service. What do I do?
- I want to get divorced but I do not know where my husband/wife is. Can I still proceed?
- What is an ‘Affidavit in support?
- I have been granted a Decree Nisi. When can I apply for my Decree Absolute?
All packs and confirmation emails containing required links are emailed automatically by our server once your payment has been accepted. Reasons why you have not received your pack could be one of the following:
-You did not provide your correct email address at the time of purchase
-Our email to you has been treated as junk email by your server
To resolve any issues regarding non receipt of emails sent by us please ensure that support@QuickeDivorce.co.uk is entered into your email preferences as a safe recipient. Top
How much does it cost to get divorced in addition to your fees?Court fees total £385.00 for a straightforward divorce and £45.00 to file a consent order. However there may be additional court fees required as your case progresses. Top
How long will it take?This depends on the court but usually you would be looking at 16-20 weeks for a straight forward divorce. Top
Do I need a solicitor?If your divorce is straightforward, not contested by your spouse and there are no issues regarding children or finances that are in dispute you do not require a solicitor to handle your divorce. However you may wish to take advantage of our Solicitors managed Divorce packages. Top
I cannot find my marriage certificate, what do I do?You will need to provide a replacement certified copy of your marriage certificate from your local Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages. A small fee will be charged. The court will not accept a photocopy. Top
I was married abroad and my marriage certificate is in a foreign language. Is this acceptable?The court will require a translation of your marriage certificate. The translation will need to be done by professional translators many of which can be found in the Yellow Pages. Top
I cannot afford the court fee to start my divorce, what can I do?You may be entitled to apply for ‘fee exemption’ if you are in receipt of both Working Tax Credit and child tax credit, Jobseekers Allowance or income support. The court can provide you with the necessary application form EX160. You will have to provide proof to the court that you are in receipt of benefits. You may also apply for ‘fee remission’ if you are under financial hardship. Form EX160 applies here as well. Top
How long do you have to be married in order to apply for a divorce in England and Wales?The law states you have to be married for at least 12 months before you can apply for a divorce. Top
I have issued my petition but the Respondent has not completed the acknowledgement of service. What do I do?You can apply to the court for the Court Bailiff to serve the divorce papers upon the Respondent personally. You will need to ask the court for form D89. A fee of £30.00 is payable to make this application. Top
I want to get divorced but I do not know where my husband/wife is. Can I still proceed?You can apply to dispense with service of the petition. However if you are alleging adultery or 2 years separation by consent this option is not available to you and you may wish to seek legal advice. Top
What is an ‘Affidavit in support?This is the form which you will need to complete in order for the court to approve your divorce. An affidavit is a document which needs to be sworn by a person with the authority to do so. You can go to a solicitors if they have a commissioner of oaths (a fee will be charged) or an officer of your local county court will be able to swear the document for you and they do not charge for this service. Top
I have been granted a Decree Nisi. When can I apply for my Decree Absolute?You can apply for a Decree absolute six weeks and one day from the date your Decree Nisi was granted. For example if your Decree Nisi was issued on 1 July 2003 you would be able to apply for your Decree Absolute on 13 August 2003. Top
