Divorce Attorneys Jamaica - Whyte Law
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Divorce

Divorce from petition to Decree Absolute, for couples who have reached agreement, at home or abroad.

A Summer Arrangement

Summer 2026

Fixed-Fee
Divorce.

A fresh start, simply priced: one clear, all-inclusive professional fee from filing through to your Decree Absolute, confirmed in writing at your free consultation.

  • Preparation of the petition and all supporting documents
  • Filing at the Supreme Court of Jamaica
  • Coordination of service and consent orders where applicable
  • Follow-through to your Decree Absolute
Your initial consultation is free

Eligibility: available where both spouses agree, with no dispute over children, property or maintenance.

Available for instructions received by 31 July 2026. After this date our standard fee schedule applies.

Book your free divorce consultation

Books directly into our calendar. Your consultation is free and carries no obligation.

What We Handle

Divorce

We assist with divorce proceedings where both spouses have reached agreement on the terms of separation. Our service covers the full preparation and filing process.

Our service includes:

  • Preparation of the divorce petition and supporting documents
  • Filing at the Supreme Court of Jamaica
  • Guidance on grounds for divorce under Jamaican law
  • Preparation of consent orders where applicable
  • Coordination of service on the other party
  • Follow-up through to the Decree Absolute

Please note: We handle divorces where both spouses agree. Where there is a dispute over children, property or maintenance, we can provide a referral to an appropriate practitioner.

For Your First Meeting

Divorce Checklist.

Please bring or send the items below before your first appointment. We will take certified copies of any originals and return them to you the same day.

  • Marriage CertificateCompulsory

    Original. If unavailable, we can apply for a certified copy from the RGD on your behalf for a separate fee.

  • Government-issued IdentificationRequired

    Passport, driver's licence or voter's ID.

  • Photographs of the RespondentIf Applicable

    Required if you need a bailiff or process server to serve the divorce documents on your spouse.

  • Legal Fees

    Your fixed professional fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.

Children

If Applicable

If there are children of the marriage, born during the marriage to either party or both, please also bring:

  • Original or Certified Birth Certificate

    For each child of the marriage.

  • Day-to-day care information

    Living arrangements, school and religious activities and any other matter relating to the child's welfare, for disclosure in the petition.

For general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Possession of this document does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Want a printable copy? Press Ctrl P (or ⌘ P on Mac) to save the checklist as a PDF.

Fees

What It Costs

One fixed professional fee

Divorce is offered at a fixed all-inclusive professional fee where both spouses agree, with your initial consultation included. The exact figure is confirmed in writing before any work begins, so there are no surprises at any stage from petition to decree absolute.

You receive your exact fee in writing at your consultation, before you commit to anything.

Ready to Begin?

If you and your spouse have agreed on the terms of your separation, book a consultation to begin the divorce process.

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