Divorce lawyers & family solicitors Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

The overall cost of divorce will reflect the issues that need to be resolved, particularly where cases involve financial settlements, property disputes, or child arrangements. Your solicitor will discuss your case with you and provide an estimated cost once they understand your circumstances. For further details, see our guides on divorce costs and family law fees. A fixed-fee divorce package is available for straightforward divorces.

Yes. Most cases are resolved outside of court, but if a hearing is required you will attend Peterborough Combined Court Centre at Crown Buildings.

Peterborough Combined Court Centre is located at Crown Buildings near Peterborough city centre, close to Queensgate Shopping Centre and the Rivergate area. It is around a 10–15 minute walk from Peterborough Station via Bourges Boulevard towards Queensgate.

From our Peterborough office at Peterborough Business Park it is approximately a 10–15 minute drive via the A605 and Bourges Boulevard towards Rivergate. Nearby cafés include Starbucks and Costa Coffee in Queensgate and Bewiched Coffee on Bridge Street if you arrive early, with parking available at Queensgate and Brook Street car parks.

Divorce in England and Wales now works on a no-fault divorce law basis. This means you do not need to blame your spouse or give reasons for the breakdown of the marriage. One person can apply on their own, or both spouses can apply jointly.
The divorce process follows a set legal timetable. Even where everything is agreed, a divorce usually takes around six to eight months to complete. It can take longer if financial matters or child arrangements still need to be resolved.

There is no fixed entitlement in a UK divorce. Financial outcomes depend on individual circumstances and available assets.
The court looks at factors such as income, housing needs, pensions, the length of the marriage, and whether there are children. The aim is to reach a fair outcome rather than apply a formula. This approach is reflected in how divorce finances are explained in terms of needs and sharing. Our divorce solicitors in Peterborough regularly advise clients on how these principles apply in practice.

No. There is no automatic rule that assets are split 50/50 in a UK divorce. While an equal division can happen in some cases, the court focuses on fairness rather than percentages.
Property and pensions are treated as assets and may be included in a settlement, but decisions are shaped by practical needs, particularly housing and childcare. This is why many people are surprised to hear that not everything is split 50/50 in divorce, once the legal framework is understood.

You are not required to use a solicitor if your divorce is amicable, and some people deal with parts of the process themselves.
That said, legal advice is often helpful where finances are involved. Informal agreements are not legally binding unless they are properly formalised.
Our divorce lawyers often assist clients who agree in principle. However, they want reassurance that everything has been dealt with correctly and brought to a clear conclusion.

If one spouse does not engage, this can lead to delays, but it does not prevent the divorce or financial process from continuing.
The court has powers to set deadlines, require financial disclosure, and move matters forward where necessary. Most cases still resolve without a final court hearing. The process follows a structured legal route rather than depending on both parties’ cooperation.