Divorce Lawyers in Scotland
We are one of Scotland’s leading family law and divorce firms. Our team is committed to guiding you through this difficult time with compassion, expertise and a focus on achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family.
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Divorce advice that gives you clarity, protects your position and helps you move forward.
The end of a marriage can affect almost every part of your life. You may be considering separation, already exchanging proposals, responding to court papers or trying to move forward after negotiations have stalled. At Kee Solicitors, we listen first, explain the law that applies in Scotland and help you make the next decision in the right order.
Our divorce lawyers act for clients throughout Scotland. We deal with the full range of cases, from simplified and undefended divorce to high net worth divorce, business and pension disputes, child custody and contact issues, and cases with an international dimension.
A team with extensive experience across the full range of family law.
Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with telephone and video appointments available throughout Scotland.
Focused advice from a family solicitor, followed by a written assessment and a tailored fee estimate.
A dedicated family law team handling everything from straightforward separation to complex financial and child law disputes.
What Services Do Our Divorce Solicitors Offer?
At Kee Solicitors, we offer a range of tailored divorce and separation services to suit your situation. Whether you are looking for a straightforward route to end your marriage or need specialist support for a complex case, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.
The grounds for divorce and the procedures available in Scotland.
The only legal ground for divorce in Scotland is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This can be established by adultery, behaviour that means you cannot reasonably be expected to continue living with your spouse, one year of separation with your spouse’s consent, or two years of separation without consent.
A Simplified Divorce may be available where there are no children of the marriage under 16, no outstanding financial claims and no defence to the divorce. Other cases use the Ordinary Divorce procedure. Before any application is made, we will check that financial claims have been properly resolved or included in the court action so that important rights are not lost.
Our Dedicated Team of Family Law Experts
A specialist team for both straightforward and complex divorce cases.
Some clients need a clear, efficient route through an agreed divorce. Others come to us after negotiations have stalled, papers have been served or a case has become more complex than expected. They may need detailed financial analysis, urgent protective action or robust representation in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. We tailor the work to the case rather than forcing every client through the same process.
You will receive direct advice, realistic options and clear communication about the work required. We can advise from the outset, review a proposed settlement, provide a second opinion or take over an ongoing case. Where agreement can be reached safely and fairly, we will help you achieve it; where court action is necessary, we will prepare your case carefully and protect your interests throughout.
Our one-hour fixed-fee initial consultation costs £250 + VAT. You will receive focused advice from a family solicitor, a written assessment of your position and a tailored estimate for any further work.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Divorce in Scotland
Common questions about the divorce process in Scotland.
What are the grounds for divorce in Scotland?
The sole ground is irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. It can be proved by adultery, behaviour that makes continued cohabitation unreasonable, one year of separation with consent, or two years of separation without consent.
How long does a divorce take in Scotland?
A straightforward undefended divorce commonly takes a number of weeks after the papers are lodged, but the timing depends on service, the court workload and whether financial or child-related issues remain. Defended and financially complex cases can take considerably longer.
How are assets divided in a Scottish divorce?
The starting point is fair sharing of the net matrimonial property, normally equally unless special circumstances justify a different result. The first task is to identify what is matrimonial property, value it at the relevant date and consider the other statutory principles of financial provision.
Do both spouses have to agree to the divorce?
Not always. Consent is needed for divorce based on one year of separation. It is not needed after two years of separation, or where irretrievable breakdown is established through adultery or behaviour, although your spouse can still choose to defend the action.
How much does a divorce cost in Scotland?
Our Simplified Divorce service starts at £630 including VAT and the current court fee. Our Undefended Ordinary Divorce service starts at £2,073 including VAT and current court fees. We provide a tailored estimate where financial, child-related or defended issues require additional work.
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