Ending a marriage or civil partnership is never easy, but having the right legal support makes the process far less daunting. At Kreston Solicitors, our experienced family law team in Enfield handles every stage of divorce and dissolution proceedings, from filing the initial application through to obtaining your final order.
How the Divorce Process Works
Since April 2022, England and Wales operate a no-fault divorce system. This means neither party needs to prove blame or wrongdoing. The process involves a single joint or sole application, a 20-week reflection period, and then the conditional order followed by the final order. We manage the paperwork, court deadlines and communications so you can focus on moving forward.
Our Divorce Services Include
- Sole and joint divorce applications under the no-fault system
- Civil partnership dissolution proceedings
- Contested divorce matters where jurisdictional disputes arise
- Judicial separation for those who do not wish to divorce
- Annulment applications where marriages are void or voidable
- Advice on international divorce and recognition of overseas decrees
Costs & Timelines
An uncontested divorce typically takes 6-8 months from application to final order. We offer fixed fees for straightforward proceedings and transparent hourly rates for complex matters. Court fees are currently £593 per application.
Why Choose Kreston Solicitors
Our multilingual team (including Turkish, Albanian and Kurdish speakers) ensures you can discuss deeply personal matters in the language you feel most comfortable with. We combine legal rigour with genuine compassion, keeping you informed at every step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the no-fault system, the minimum timeline is approximately 26 weeks from application to final order, though most cases complete within 6-8 months.
In most uncontested divorces, there is no court hearing. The process is handled entirely on paper. If disputes arise over finances or children, separate proceedings may require a hearing.
Yes. Joint applications are encouraged where both parties agree to divorce. This avoids the need for the respondent to acknowledge the application separately.