Who are joint divorces for?

Joint divorces in England and Wales are designed for couples who both agree their marriage has irretrievably broken down and who wish to mutually end their marriage in a cooperative and amicable way.

Joint divorces offer a streamlined, less adversarial route for couples who are able to work together, and wish to avoid conflict, stress, and blame.

A joint divorce application means that both parties are Applicants, and are equally responsible for progressing the application at each stage. Joint divorces allow the couple to use the same legal professional meaning reduced legal expenses, and a quicker end to their marriage.