Divorce Barristers
Expert court representation for divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and decree applications.
Takes about 2 minutes. No obligation.
Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful experiences in life. Whether you are dealing with contested financial settlements, disputes over the family home, or complex pension sharing arrangements, having expert legal representation can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Through Direct Access, you can instruct a specialist divorce Barrister directly while getting the same quality of expert court advocacy.
What Divorce Barristers Do
Court Advocacy
Your Barrister can represent you at:
- •First Directions Appointments
- •Financial Dispute Resolution hearings
- •Final hearings
- •Decree nisi/absolute applications
- •Consent order hearings
- •Appeal hearings
Legal Advice
Expert guidance on:
- •Financial settlement options
- •Property division
- •Pension sharing
- •Spousal maintenance
- •Clean break agreements
- •Asset protection
Document Drafting
Barristers can draft:
- •Form A applications
- •Financial statements (Form E)
- •Position statements
- •Draft consent orders
- •Skeleton arguments
- •Scott schedules
Your Barrister drafts these documents. You file them at court and serve them on your ex-spouse.
What You Handle
With Direct Access:
- •Filing documents at court
- •Serving papers on your ex-spouse
- •Gathering financial disclosure
- •Obtaining property valuations
- •Pension CETV requests
- •Court fee payments
How Direct Access Works
- 1
Initial Consultation
Review your financial position, assets, and objectives. Advise on likely outcomes and strategy.
- 2
Financial Disclosure
You complete Form E with guidance. Gather valuations, bank statements, and pension CEVs.
- 3
Negotiation
Barrister advises on settlement proposals. Drafts counter-offers and consent orders.
- 4
FDA Hearing
First Directions Appointment. Barrister represents you, identifies issues, sets timetable.
- 5
FDR / Final Hearing
Financial Dispute Resolution or final hearing. Barrister advocates for your settlement.
Does your case qualify for Direct Access?
Tell us about your matter and we'll confirm whether you can instruct a Barrister directly, then match you with the right specialist.
Prefer to talk? Call 0800 302 9921. Lines open 8am to 8pm, same-day callback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a Barrister for my divorce without a Solicitor?
Yes. Through Direct Access, you instruct a divorce Barrister directly. They provide court representation and legal advice while you handle the administrative tasks like filing forms and gathering documents.
How much does a divorce Barrister cost?
Fixed fees, agreed up front. Advice starts from £250 and court representation from £850, with a clear quote before any work begins.
What is a Financial Dispute Resolution hearing?
An FDR is a court hearing where a judge gives an indication of what they consider a fair financial settlement. It is designed to encourage agreement. Your Barrister presents your case and negotiates on your behalf.
Can my Barrister draft a consent order?
Yes. Your Barrister can draft consent orders for financial settlements. You are responsible for filing the order at court and ensuring both parties sign it.
How long does a no-fault divorce take?
Under the no-fault divorce process, the divorce itself takes a minimum of around 26 weeks: a 20-week wait from application to conditional order, then a further 6 weeks to the final order. Financial proceedings can take 9-18 months depending on complexity and whether agreement is reached at FDR.
What if my ex-spouse has a Solicitor?
No problem. Your Barrister provides equal expert representation in court. Between hearings, you handle correspondence with their Solicitor, with guidance from your Barrister on how to respond.
Start Your Divorce Journey Today
Get expert court representation at a fraction of traditional costs.
Or call us: 0800 302 9921. Lines open 8am to 8pm, same-day callback.