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How long does divorce take in the UK?

The reality is there are no 'quick' divorce schemes in the UK. On average, in England and Wales, it takes around three to six months to file a divorce through the courts. If you are sorting out your financial settlement too then it will take longer to divorce, at around six to 18 months depending on how organised and in agreement you are. Read our frequently asked questions on how long it takes to divore below or get in touch for a more personalised estimate.

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My ex wife and I are better friends now that we're divorced than we were when married; this is in large part down to Amicable. It’s also worth saying that in cost terms, it’s about 80% cheaper than using Lawyers. Whilst I hope never to be in this position again, I’ll recommend this service to everyone else who is. - Rich

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Jenny, Mum, London

My parents went through divorce and had lengthy, expensive court disputes. I remember this caused me upset as a child. Your parents divorcing is one thing, but to see them legally at war is another. I fully recommend Amicable as a company to support you with your arrangements. I am sad about my divorce obviously, but I am proud that I chose the Amicable pathway to agree our finances and co-parenting.

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Laura, Mum of Two, Derby

Once we’d made the decision to end our marriage, we just wanted to get it done. We weren’t out to ‘get’ each other and had agreed between us how we’d split things and care for our children. So, it really was just making it official in the easiest way possible.

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Rakesh, Dad of three, Wolverhampton

I’d been thinking about divorce for about four years before I started the process. I put it off, telling myself that I needed to stay together for the sake of the kids. Now that we're divorced, we have all moved on and I feel a massive sense of relief. At the beginning, I felt the legal side and ‘blame’ culture of divorcing was frustrating. My ex and I had already agreed on the finances and that I would become the sole parent, so I felt frustrated that the legal process made it difficult for us.

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