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What are we each entitled to in our divorce settlement?

What does the law say about how to split the house, how to share pensions and other assets, and how much maintenance is payable.

What steps can we take to reach a fair agreement?

The four basic steps to reaching an agreement on divorce finances are: disclosure, getting advice, negotiating and implementing a Consent Order.

What is a Consent Order and why do we need one?

A Consent Order is a legally binding document that finalises a divorcing couple's agreement on property, pensions and other assets.

 

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21 May 15 #461797 by Unctuous
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It doesn''t look good that the medical expert who is saying that you shouldn''t make decisions under pressure was witness to your signing but didn''t say anything.

The other side will say that your expert must have thought you were fit to sign. It is a really horrid situation to be in and unfortunately likely to be unknown to the wikis here.

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21 May 15 #461834 by Jane2014
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Thanks for your response. it wasnt the medical expert who was the witness. it was a trauma specialist who accompanied me. The expert said I freeze under abusive situations and eventually will submit if put under pressure. The witness has confirmed I was threatened to sign the order. The order was unlawful and the barrister did not pick up on that although she read the order to me!

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21 May 15 #461836 by MrsMathsisfun
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Can you appeal on the fact that its unlawful if you cant prove duress?

What I dont understand is your barrister would force you to agree to a Consent Order rather than ask the judge for their judgement at a FH. As a professional she must have thought that you wouldnt get a better deal at FH.

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21 May 15 #461839 by Jane2014
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I have been told I have grounds for appeal but dont think I can handle it or take the risk. yes it surprised me why she didnt ask the judge. I was so relieved he would not aporove it but that in the end has made no difference. He did very sternly suggest to my barrister to advise me correctly !
Now I inderstand the statement she made I think for health reasons I will just continue to the ombudsmen and see what happens. Cant believe she has denied saying the unstable remark I thought she would just blame me as normally happens!

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