Assisted Separation Agreement Service

If you and your partner decide to separate you’ll need to work out how you plan on dividing your finances; such as any money, property and debt.

Our Assisted Separation Agreement Service is designed for cohabiting couples or couples who wish to separate before they divorce. It is the right service for you if you’re in total agreement over how to separate your finances and want to discuss your agreement with a Separation Specialist.

You will need to use this service rather than our basic Separation Agreement Service if you have an agreement involving complex assets*.

*Complex assets include (three or more properties (including part ownership or overseas property), or a business or overseas assets or assets over £2M).

Total cost
£1500 Including VAT
  • One payment of £1500 including VAT for both people (includes court fee)
  • One payment of £750 including VAT per person (includes court fee)
  • Option to split amicable's fee across three months

How it works

  • Book an initial free 15-minute consultation to understand whether the amicable process is the best option for you and your partner
  • If you need more time, you can purchase a one-hour consultation to explore your options
  • Get started and sign up to access your amicable dashboard
  • Meet your Separation Specialist who will guide you through the process

What's covered in your sessions?

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What's included in the service?

  • Separation Specialist - a Separation Specialist to answer your questions and guide you through the process. This includes joint calls to talk through your agreements and answer questions on the Separation Agreement
  • Dashboard - access to our user-friendly online portal for status updates on your Separation Agreement
  • Financial disclosure- you will need to provide a snapshot of your current financial position to purchase this service. amicable customers can do this through their dashboard in a straightforward online form
  • The ‘legal bit’ - we prepare your consent order which outlines your financial agreements - including Form D81, Form A and a pension sharing order where applicable
  • Court process - we manage the entire process, including all court correspondence
  • Separation Agreement - All Separation Agreement documents completed on your behalf
  • Flexible payments - fixed price with the option to spread the cost over three months

What's not included?

  • Help to reach an agreement - you must be in total agreement to use this service. For help agreeing, use our Negotiation service
  • Separate communications - as we are a couples’ service, you will need to be able to communicate with each other to provide your financial information and make decisions about your agreement

FAQs

What is amicable?

We’re an online legal service for divorcing and separating couples. Our specialists help couples get divorced, reach an agreement over their finances and agree on arrangements for their children, without needing to use solicitors.

How is amicable different to solicitors and mediation?

We’re different to solicitors because we work with couples together. We also offer fixed and transparent fees that include VAT and enable couples to spread their payments over several months with our flexible payment plans. We’re more comprehensive than mediation because we also prepare couples' legal documents and manage the court process. Our specialists are trained in helping couples navigate the legal and emotional journey of divorce and separation.

What is the divorce process and how long does it take?

Divorces take a minimum of 7 months to be completed due to the mandatory reflection periods. There are several stages to the divorce process and you can start your divorce yourself through gov.uk, or we have services where this is included. Read more about the divorce process reflection periods. There are several stages to the divorce process and you can start your divorce yourself through here.

How much does it cost to get divorced?

If you start your divorce yourself through gov.uk, you will need to pay the government court fee, which is £593. Use our court fees calculator to explore whether you might be eligible for a discount on the court fees. We offer services which include help with the divorce process and getting your financial arrangements made legally binding.

How do I sort out my money and property?

If you and your ex-partner are able to reach an agreement over how to divide any money, property, pensions and debt you can have this documented and made legally binding in a consent order. We help couples reach an agreement and we can prepare consent orders and manage the court process.

I’ve already started my divorce, can you still help?

If you’ve already started your divorce through the government website, we can help you agree on your financial arrangements and prepare your consent order which outlines this to the court and is made legally binding once approved by a judge.

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