A divorce solicitor’s costs may include an initial consultation, advice, preparing and filing paperwork, correspondence and any hearings, usually charged at an hourly rate or under a fixed-fee package. You may also pay disbursements, such as the court application fee, which is set by HM Courts and Tribunals Service, plus VAT where applicable. Negotiating finances or arrangements for children is generally separate from the basic divorce process and can add substantially to the bill. Ask a solicitor regulated by the SRA for a written estimate showing what is included, likely extra costs and payment stages, and check GOV.UK for the current court fee and any fee-remission eligibility.