Automated 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 money, property, and debt.

Our 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 on your how to separate your finances and would like these documented in a Separation Agreement.

amicable cost
£900 Including VAT
  • Upfront payment of £900 including VAT for both people
  • Upfront payment of £450 per person (includes VAT)

Who's this service for?

  • Total agreement - couples in total agreement about how to separate their finances
  • Simple assets - you have simple assets if you do not have any of the following: more than two properties, a business, assets abroad, or total assets over £2M
  • Simple circumstances - this includes a range of factors, to understand more about whether your agreement is simple, book a free 15-minute consultation
  • Digital service - you prefer using an automated digital platform without guidance from a Divorce Specialist. If you'd like personalised assistance from a Divorce Specialist, you should use our Assisted Service. A Divorce Specialist can guide you through the process, answer your questions and review your agreement

    How it works

    • Book an initial free 15-minute consultation to understand whether the amicable process is the best option for you and your ex-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
    • A Separation Specialist will be at the end of the phone to guide you through the process

    What's covered in your sessions?

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    What's included in the service?

    • Dashboard - access to our user-friendly online portal for status updates on your separation agreement
    • Technical support - support available from our friendly customer services team to help with you filling out your dashboard
    • 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
    • Separation Agreement - all Separation Agreement documents completed on your behalf

    What's not included?

    • Separation Specialist - this service doesn’t include a dedicated Separation Specialist who can provide advice or answer questions about your agreement. If you have any questions about your agreement or would like an expert review by one of our Specialists, please use our Assisted Service
    • 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
    • Independent advice - independent legal advice or specialist tax advice

    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.

    Contact us

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