Fixed-Fee Divorce & Wills Service
Secure Your Future: Two services for one simple fixed fee (Ts & Cs apply)
At Ridley & Hall, we understand that going through a divorce can be an overwhelming and emotional time. Amid all the changes, it’s easy to overlook the importance of updating your Will. However, we firmly believe that reviewing and revising your Will should be one of the first steps you take after deciding to separate from your partner.
To support you during this transitional period, our experienced solicitors—specialising in both Divorce and Wills—have developed a straightforward, fixed fee service. This unique offering allows you to take care of two critical legal matters at once: your divorce and the preparation of a new Will, giving you peace of mind that your future, and that of your loved ones, is properly protected.
Our aim is to simplify the process, reduce your stress, and ensure that nothing important is left behind.
Take control of your future with confidence—speak to one of our expert solicitors today.
What Happens If You Die Before Your Divorce Is Final?
If you’re married or in a civil partnership and you don’t have a Will in place, then your ex will inherit the majority, if not all, of your estate until your divorce is finalised. Will your ex provide for and look after your children? But what if they don’t? A Will deals with much more than just money:
- Who will handle everything when you die?
- Do you want a funeral when you die? Do you want to be buried or cremated?
- What about your children? Who will look after them?
- What about those sentimental items you have? Who do you want to receive them?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Preparation of a divorce application as sole applicant.
- Initial letter/email to the respondent to inform them that a divorce application is to be made.
- Submitting the application to court on your behalf and progressing the application.
- Applying for the conditional order and final divorce order.
- Providing advice to you on the divorce process and keeping you updated throughout.
- Referral to our Private Client team for preparation of a simple Will.
- Sending you a Will questionnaire or arranging an appointment to take your instructions in connection with preparing your Will.
- Providing advice in relation to the drafting of your Will based on your circumstances.
- Preparation of your Will.
- Attending you for the signing of your Will, or providing you with instructions for your own execution.
- Safe storage of your Will.
The combined service is £750 plus VAT in respect of your legal fees with Ridley & Hall. In addition, the fee charged by the court to make an application for divorce has to be paid, which is currently £612. People on a low income or who are in receipt of certain benefits may be entitled to apply to pay a reduced court fee. To take advantage of this fixed fee service, we ask for payment of the fixed fee and court fee to be made prior to work being undertaken.
To be classed as a legally binding document, a Will must be signed and dated, in writing, and witnessed in your presence by two adults who are not beneficiaries. You must be able to understand what a Will is, what your assets are, and who the beneficiaries are.
At Ridley & Hall, we will guide you through the entire process to ensure your Will is legally binding.
Yes, we can provide advice on all aspects of family law, including financial matters on divorce, prenuptial and cohabitation agreements, child arrangements, and protection from domestic abuse. We can also provide advice in relation to Powers of Attorney and estate planning. We can help you with the sale or transfer of your home and the purchase of a new property.
The service is open to everybody who is entitled to apply for a divorce. Please note that the fixed fee service does not include the costs associated with any further applications to the court that may be required to progress the divorce, for example where the respondent does not respond to the application, or in relation to a dispute about the costs of the divorce, and does not include advice in respect of other matters relating to your separation.
