cost/time

Ok, I've been seperated for 20 years, i've never really had a bean to my name, so I couldn't afford a divorce, even though I have not even contacted my wife for about 18 years, I am expecting though a few bob (i'm only talking £5k max), and have suggested to my partner of 20yrs, that i would get a divorce ( she has been living with a legally still married man for 19yrs), anyway after all this time, I was looking for advice as to what the quickest (and cheapest) way to get a divorce was, we have no property, there is no blame other than we just couldn't live together or any other concerns to argue about, this is about as straight forward as it gets.So i'm looking where to go and sort this out without it lingering on or getting ripped off.

You should be able to do it yourself so far as getting a divorce is concerned. If you contact your local county court they should be able to tell you what you need to do and to explain what forms etc you need to complete. So long as you have contact details for your wife it shouldn't be complicated.

In due course you may be well advised to get an order formally dismissing all legal claims arising from the marriage. That almost always requires legal help and shouldn't cost much if it is not contentious. The first step, though, of obtaining a divorce you can probably do for yourself with a little guidance from the court staff.