People worried about the escalating costs of getting divorced if legal aid funding is withdrawn are being offered a fixed fee alternative by Gainsborough-based Burton & Dyson Solicitors.

The firm has launched a new service whereby it can undertake uncontested divorce cases for £795, including VAT and Court fees. The launch comes as Burton & Dyson expands its family law department with the recruitment of new senior solicitor Gemma Garfoot who will play a key role in the new service.

The Government is looking to withdraw legal aid funding for a wide range of cases, including most divorces. A public consultation into the proposals closed on February 14th, with the Ministry of Justice expected to publish its response this spring.

An uncontested divorce assumes that both parties have agreed to the divorce and neither has any formal objections.

Senior partner Philip Westcott said: "With legal aid funding looking increasingly likely to be withdrawn, many people will understandably be worried about meeting the costs of their divorce.

"For a fixed fee, we can offer our clients a professional, understanding divorce service at a reasonable cost and without any hidden surprises. For this fee, clients can have all their divorce paperwork taken care of, while having email and telephone access to an experienced lawyer who will keep them informed of the progress of their case at every stage.

"With the addition of Gemma, who brings considerable experience and expertise to our family team, this seemed an ideal time to launch this new service.

"Of course, an uncontested divorce is not always suitable for everyone and, in such cases, we can advise clients on the best way forward, including mediation."

For further information on this or any of Burton & Dyson's services, please contact 01427 610761, or visit www.burtondyson.com. Follow Burton & Dyson on Twitter at www.twitter.com/burton_dyson.