Fixed Fee Simplified Divorce in Scotland
A Simplified Divorce is a quicker, easier and more cost-effective option available to couples who meet specific eligibility criteria. Our solicitors handle everything on your behalf from start to finish.
- Fixed fee of £395+VAT — no hidden costs
- Typically completed in 4 to 6 weeks
- No court appearances required in most cases
A straightforward route to divorce when finances and arrangements for children are already settled.
Simplified Divorce is designed for uncomplicated cases and is dealt with on written documents, without a court hearing. It can be a quick and proportionate way to end a marriage, but only where the legal conditions are met.
You must have no children of the marriage under 16, no financial orders to seek, no outstanding financial claims and no defended issue. Irretrievable breakdown must normally be established by one year of separation with consent or two years of separation without consent. We will check your eligibility before the application is prepared.
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Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with telephone and video appointments available throughout Scotland.
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A dedicated family law team handling everything from straightforward separation to complex financial and child law disputes.
What Does Our Simplified Divorce Service Include?
At Kee Solicitors, we make the simplified divorce process as straightforward as possible. Our team handles all the necessary paperwork and court submissions on your behalf, giving you peace of mind that everything is in order from start to finish.
How a Simplified Divorce application works in Scotland.
We take the information needed to confirm jurisdiction, the details of the marriage and the date of separation. We then prepare the correct court application and explain the supporting documents and sworn statement required. You will review and sign the papers before they are lodged.
The court arranges service on your spouse, usually by recorded delivery. Your spouse has an opportunity to object. If postal service is unsuccessful, sheriff officer service may be required and an additional outlay can arise.
Once service is complete and the sheriff is satisfied with the application, decree of divorce can be granted without either party attending court.
Our legal fee is £395 plus VAT. With the current court fee of £156, the standard total is £630. Court fees can change, and we will tell you before the application is lodged if any additional service cost is likely.
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Fixed-fee divorce support with the legal checks carried out properly.
The most important part of a Simplified Divorce is confirming that it is genuinely the right procedure. Applying too early, using the wrong jurisdictional basis or divorcing before financial claims are resolved can create delay or lasting financial consequences.
We deal with the application from start to finish, keep you updated and explain immediately if the case can no longer proceed under the simplified procedure.
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: Simplified Divorce in Scotland
Common questions about the Simplified Divorce process in Scotland.
Am I eligible for a Simplified Divorce in Scotland?
You may be eligible where there are no children of the marriage under 16, no financial claims to resolve, the action will not be defended and the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The usual facts relied on are one year of separation with consent or two years without consent.
How much does a Simplified Divorce cost?
Our legal fee is £395 plus VAT. The current court fee is £156, making the standard total £630. If recorded-delivery service fails, the court may require sheriff officer service and a further outlay can arise.
How long does a Simplified Divorce take?
It commonly takes several weeks from lodging the application, but there is no guaranteed timescale. The speed depends on successful service, whether any objection is made and the workload of the court dealing with the application.
Will I need to attend court?
Normally not. The simplified procedure is paper-based. We prepare and lodge the application and the sheriff considers the written evidence without a hearing, provided no difficulty or opposition arises.
What happens if my spouse will not consent?
If you have been separated for only one year, you cannot rely on that fact without consent. You may need to wait until two years have passed or consider whether another fact establishing irretrievable breakdown is available through the Ordinary Divorce procedure.
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