Divorce Solicitors
Professional & Compassionate Legal Support for Divorce and Separation, conveniently located in Bedford, Cambridge & Milton Keynes.
Divorce and Separation Services
Woodfines’ family law team brings together knowledge, skills and years of experience to provide a sympathetic and friendly support network that is focused on your best interests. We provide open and honest legal advice with sensitivity and compassion. We work with you to help resolve disputes through negotiation, prioritising positive outcomes, and avoiding confrontation.
With offices in Bedford, Cambridge and Milton Keynes, we’re proud to look after our local communities and achieve practical and lasting resolutions for everyone.
Complete the form for a no-obligation conversation with a member of our team.
Why Woodfines Family Law Solicitors?
- Our specialised team has decades of experience in managing and supporting through the divorce process.
- We provide legal support at every stage of your divorce.
- Woodfines’ team has expertise in financial settlements, child arrangements and mediation.
- Our local family law solicitors are in Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge.
- We can provide an initial, no-obligation conversation.
Divorce Legal Advice
Navigating a divorce can be an emotionally charged journey with complex decisions and negotiations, especially when it comes to finances and child arrangements.
At Woodfines, our team of expert divorce solicitors support you through this challenging time, providing personalised advice and advocacy in all aspects of family law.
Woodfines’ Divorce and Family Law Team
How to Get a Divorce in the UK
While getting a divorce can feel like an overwhelming process, our expert divorce team has put together a simple 7-step list of what to expect when initiating and moving through divorce proceedings.
Divorce and Separation FAQs
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How much does a divorce cost?
Currently, the court fee for submitting an application is £593. The cost of personal solicitors’ advice will vary depending on your individual situation and requirements, and whether the divorce is contested or uncontested. Woodfines is transparent about our pricing, and our qualified and experienced solicitors will provide you with a personal service specific to your needs.
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How long does the divorce process take?
The process takes a minimum of 6 months, but it can take longer, depending on how complex your circumstances are.
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Who gets custody of children in a divorce?
In the past, mothers were more likely to be awarded custody of their children, but the courts are now more open to modern family dynamics, where fathers often play an equal or central role in raising their children. Child arrangements, such as custody, are separate from the divorce process.
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What happens if my ex refuses to sign the divorce papers?
If you have begun divorce proceedings as a sole applicant, and your partner refuses to sign the acknowledgement of service form, you can proceed with a divorce without consent. Although it is not an ideal situation, you can still get divorced by demonstrating to the courts that you have taken all reasonable steps to inform your partner about the proceedings.
Contact our divorce solicitors today
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