Who pays for a joint divorce application?

As the court system only allows for one person to make a payment, it is usual for one of the Applicants to be responsible for payment of the court fee when issuing the joint application for divorce.

Where both parties agree to a divorce, they can informally share the court fee between themselves, and reimburse the other later.

For legal fees beyond the court fee, it is usual for each party to be responsible for their own fees. Where the divorce is mutual, some couples set aside an agreed fund to cover both party’s legal fees.