Divorce Solicitors in Wrexham & Mold
In short
Since April 2022, England and Wales has had “no-fault” divorce — you no longer need to blame your spouse or prove anything went wrong, just confirm the marriage has broken down. Our Wrexham & Mold family team handles the process for you from start to finish, with clear fixed pricing. It takes a minimum of six months, whether you apply alone or jointly. Call 01978 880 276 to talk it through, or get in touch online.
Going through a divorce is rarely easy, and the last thing you need is a solicitor who adds to the stress rather than taking it off your hands. Our family team in Wrexham and Mold will explain exactly what’s involved in plain English, keep things as amicable as possible, and be upfront about cost from the very first conversation.
No-fault divorce: how it works
Since the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into force on 6th April 2022, the only ground for divorce is that the marriage has “irretrievably broken down” — you no longer need to rely on one of the old five facts (such as adultery or unreasonable behaviour) or apportion blame. You and your spouse can apply together (a joint application) or one of you can apply alone (a sole application).
In professional terms, the process runs as follows:
- Application — you (or you and your spouse jointly) file a statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, with no need to explain why
- 20-week reflection period — a mandatory “cooling off” period runs from when the application is issued
- Conditional Order — once the 20 weeks have passed, and you still want to proceed, the court grants a Conditional Order
- 6-week wait — a further six weeks must pass before you can apply for the Final Order
- Final Order — the court grants the Final Order, which legally ends the marriage
Added together, that’s a minimum of six months from application to Final Order — and that’s before factoring in agreeing finances or arrangements for children, which are legally separate matters and can take longer. A no-fault divorce cannot be contested by the other spouse.
Sorting out finances and property
The divorce itself doesn’t deal with your money, property or pensions — that’s a separate process, usually resolved by agreement (ideally recorded in a consent order so it’s legally binding) or, if you can’t agree, by the court. The main types of financial order the court can make are:
- Lump sum order — a one-off payment from one spouse to the other
- Periodical payments order (spousal maintenance) — regular payments from one spouse to the other for a set period
- Property adjustment order — transferring all or part of a property (often the family home) from one spouse to the other
- Pension sharing order — splitting a percentage of one spouse’s pension and transferring it to the other
There’s no fixed formula — the court looks at each of your needs, incomes, ages, the length of the marriage, and contributions each of you made (including non-financial ones, like raising children or running the home), with any children’s welfare as the first consideration. See our financial arrangements page for more detail.
Arrangements for children
Like finances, arrangements for children aren’t covered by the no-fault divorce process itself. Where you can agree between yourselves — directly or through mediation — that’s usually quickest and least stressful. Where you can’t, either of you can apply to the court for a decision. See our arrangements for children page for how this works.
Talk to our Wrexham & Mold family team about your situation. Call 01978 880 276 today.
What a divorce costs
We offer a fixed price service for straightforward divorces, or a pay-as-you-go service if you’d prefer to pay only for the help you need:
| Service | Fixed price | Pay as you go |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | We handle your divorce from start to finish, with ongoing in-person advice and support | Pay only for the expert assistance you need, as you need it |
| Best for | You want us to manage the whole process and prefer face-to-face advice, with no expected disputes over children or finances | You expect disputes over children or finances |
| Court fee | £593 | £255 (children), £303 (contested finances), £58 (consent order for finances) |
| Our fee | £950 +VAT acting for the Petitioner, or £595 +VAT acting for the Respondent | From £240 per hour +VAT |
These figures cover the divorce itself. Where finances or child arrangements need to be resolved too — whichever type of divorce service you choose — that work is charged separately, since it’s a legally distinct process. We’ll always confirm costs upfront before any work begins.
Ready to talk to someone? Call 01978 880 276 or contact us online — no question is too small.
Related Services
- Decide who your children will live with and see Arrangements for Children
- Agree how money, property and pensions are divided Financial Arrangements
- Separate without starting divorce proceedings yet Separation
- Protect what you're bringing into a new marriage Prenuptial Agreements
- Get help if you're experiencing abuse at home Domestic Violence
- Understand your rights if you're not married Living Together
- Revert to a previous name after divorce Change of Name
- Update your will now your circumstances have changed Making a Will
Divorce FAQs
Can we apply for a no-fault divorce jointly?
Yes. You can apply as a couple (a joint application) or one of you can apply alone (a sole application) — previously one spouse always had to issue proceedings against the other. Note that the same solicitor can’t act for both of you on any child or financial arrangements, even on a joint divorce application.
How long does a no-fault divorce take?
At minimum, six months from application to Final Order — a 20-week reflection period followed by a further 6-week wait before the Final Order is granted. It can take longer, particularly if finances or arrangements for children aren’t agreed quickly.
Can my spouse contest the divorce?
No — a no-fault divorce can’t be contested. That doesn’t affect finances or child arrangements, though: if you and your spouse can’t agree those between yourselves or through mediation, either of you can still ask the court to decide.
Will getting divorced sort out our finances and the children automatically?
No — these are separate legal processes. You’ll still need to reach an agreement (or ask the court to decide) on finances and, if you have children, arrangements for them. See our financial arrangements and arrangements for children pages.
How much does a divorce cost?
Our fixed-price divorce service is £950 +VAT if you’re the Petitioner, or £595 +VAT if you’re the Respondent, plus the £593 court fee. If you’d rather pay only for what you use, our pay-as-you-go rate starts from £240 per hour +VAT, with separate court fees for finances and children.
Do I need a solicitor for a no-fault divorce?
Not legally, but it helps — particularly for making sure the application is completed correctly, and for advising on the finances and child arrangements that run alongside it, which is where most of the complexity (and potential for future dispute) actually lies.