Is a 70/30 split fair?
There is no formula. Courts in England and Wales start from equal sharing and then adjust for a list of factors set out in law. This tool shows you which of those factors apply to your situation, which way each one pulls, and the range of splits they point to.
This tool provides general information only. It is not legal advice. It cannot predict what a court would decide in your case, and it does not create a solicitor–client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts. Speak to a family solicitor before agreeing or signing anything.
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What a consent order costs
Whatever you agree, it is not binding until a court seals it in a consent order. That is a separate cost from the divorce itself, and it is where the price differences show up.
| Route | Court fee | Service fee | Typical total | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do it yourself | £53 | £0 | £53 | You draft the order and the Form D81 statement of information yourself. Cheapest, but a badly drafted order can be rejected by the judge or leave claims open years later. |
| Online consent order service | £53 | £199–£699 | £252–£752 | A fixed-fee drafting service, usually with some solicitor review. Suits straightforward cases where you have already agreed the numbers. |
| Solicitor, agreement already reached | £53 | £800–£2,500 | £853–£2,553 | A solicitor drafts and files the order and advises you on whether the deal is sound before you sign it. |
| Solicitor, still negotiating | £53 | £2,500–£10,000+ | £2,553–£10,000+ | Correspondence, disclosure and negotiation on top of the drafting. Contested cases that reach a final hearing run well beyond this. |
The £53 court fee is the England and Wales fee for an application for a financial remedy order by consent. Fees change: check the current figure on GOV.UK before you file. Service fees vary by provider and by how complex your case is.
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This tool provides general information only. It is not legal advice. The ranges shown are an illustration of how the factors in section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 tend to interact. They are not a prediction of any outcome, and a court is not bound by them. Settle Divorce is not a law firm and does not provide legal services. For advice on your own case, consult a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.