Not legal or financial advice
SplitSmart provides general information and preparation prompts for England and Wales. It is not a substitute for advice from a solicitor, mediator, financial adviser, pension specialist, tax adviser or another appropriately qualified professional who has reviewed the full circumstances and evidence.
The score is not a case assessment
The Divorce Readiness Score measures how much practical information you say you have organised. It does not measure legal strength, credibility, fairness, entitlement, negotiating leverage or the likelihood of any court order. A higher score does not mean that you should accept or reject any proposal.
No outcome prediction
SplitSmart does not provide settlement figures or outcome probabilities. Financial-remedy decisions are fact-sensitive. The court has a wide discretion and considers all the circumstances under section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Simplified online answers cannot replace verified disclosure and case-specific advice.
Law and guidance change
We aim to link to current official sources, but legislation, court forms, fees, procedures and guidance can change. Check the source date and confirm important information before acting.
Urgent or unsafe situations
Do not rely on this site where there is an immediate safety risk, domestic abuse or coercive control, a safeguarding concern, a court deadline, threatened removal of a child, dissipation or concealment of assets, insolvency, an international issue or another urgent or complex matter. Seek appropriate qualified or emergency help.
England and Wales only
The information is designed for married couples or civil partners dealing with separation in England and Wales. The law and procedure differ in Scotland, Northern Ireland and other countries. Unmarried couples may also have substantially different rights and routes.
No professional relationship
Using the website or joining the pilot list does not create a solicitor-client, adviser-client, fiduciary or other professional relationship.
Check official information
See our official sources page for starting points. Links are not a substitute for individual advice.