Help with divorce fees

Bendigo1865

Hi, my 'wife' and I have been apart over 5 years now. I have no savings and I get child tax credits.
I am starting divorce proceedings but have been declined help towards the £550 court fee.
Due to my bankruptcy (which ended 3 years ago) my credit rating is shot.
What other options do I have, regarding paying this £550? I have no savings and barely any dispoble income as I live alone.
Is there any more assistance I can claim for? Can I pay it over instalments?

Thanks in advance.

MovingForwards

Sadly, it's one of the things you need to pay yourself.
Legal Aid, or whatever it's called now, is only available in very limited circumstances for family matters and I believe only where DV is involved.

Unfortunately, the £550 is to start the divorce and then there are additional fees after that.
It's not possible to pay by instalments.

You will need to save up or hope your wife will start them off.

Do you have family or a very good friend who could assist?

Bendigo1865

Hi, I can ask. I'm not sure. Thanks for your reply mate

Comms69

Is there a reason you need to divorce now? Just conscious if you're on benefits and limited income there's very little to be gained from it.

MovingForwards

Bendigo1865 said:

Hi, I can ask. I'm not sure. Thanks for your reply mate

https://www.gov.uk/divorce/file-for-divorce

Fill in the details for the help with divorce fees, see what it comes out as. 

https://www.gov.uk/get-help-with-court-fees

Bendigo1865

Thanks ever so much.