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Read our latest Financial Settlements guide (2021)

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.

Do you need help going to court over a Financial Settlement?

Our consultant service offers expert advice and support for people who are going to court over a fair financial settlement, for less than a quarter of the cost of using a traditional high street solicitor.

Discussion about preparing for court hearings, whether it is related to the Divorce Petition, Ancillary Relief or Child Contact/Residency.

Subject	Replies /	Last Post
Can a court hearing be done on the telephone? Started on 08 Feb 13, by dukey Last Post 14 Mar 13 by merlin123	Replies:1 :929	Last Post by merlin123 14 Mar 13
Financial Proceedings Started on 11 Aug 09, by D L Last Post 09 Nov 11 by Shane Jimison	Replies:2 :710	Last Post by Shane Jimison 09 Nov 11
What financial orders can the court make? Started on 11 Aug 09, by D L Last Post 11 Aug 09 by D L	Replies:0 :608	Last Post by D L 11 Aug 09
WHAT DOES THE COURT CONSIDER WHEN SPLITTING ASSETS Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :985	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM A Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :890	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08
HOW TO COMPLETE A FORM E Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :1909	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08

Skeleton argument Started on 27 Mar 23, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 27 Mar 23 by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:0 :33	Last Post by notgettinganywherefast 27 Mar 23
Form ES1 Started on 20 Feb 23, by LVB70 Last Post 13 Mar 23 by Pumpkin Patch	Replies:2 :79	Last Post by Pumpkin Patch 13 Mar 23
How to call a witness Started on 08 Mar 23, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 08 Mar 23 by notgettinganywherefast	Replies:0 :46	Last Post by notgettinganywherefast 08 Mar 23
ES1 form Started on 20 Feb 23, by LVB70 Last Post 04 Mar 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :67	Last Post by hadenoughnow 04 Mar 23
Imminent FDR Started on 19 Feb 23, by pinkelephant1 Last Post 25 Feb 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :170	Last Post by hadenoughnow 25 Feb 23
Adjournment and Form E Started on 13 Feb 23, by John8543 Last Post 15 Feb 23 by John8543	Replies:4 :146	Last Post by John8543 15 Feb 23
Permission to distribute transcript Started on 26 Jan 23, by martyred Last Post 02 Feb 23 by martyred 1 2	Replies:10 :206	Last Post by martyred 02 Feb 23
Exchange form e with stbx Started on 25 Jan 23, by LVB70 Last Post 25 Jan 23 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :66	Last Post by rubytuesday 25 Jan 23
Form for application to family court to change and order Started on 09 Jan 23, by thewomble Last Post 09 Jan 23 by thewomble	Replies:0 :82	Last Post by thewomble 09 Jan 23
FDA and FDR Started on 04 Jan 23, by LVB70 Last Post 08 Jan 23 by LVB70	Replies:4 :127	Last Post by LVB70 08 Jan 23
What happens if my ex ignores my solicitor emails Started on 30 Aug 22, by Keep positive pam Last Post 30 Aug 22 by .Charles	Replies:1 :164	Last Post by .Charles 30 Aug 22
communication Started on 25 Jul 22, by bridge57 Last Post 25 Jul 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :139	Last Post by rubytuesday 25 Jul 22
Advice Needed: Will his bad behaviour/ lies be taken in consideration Started on 04 Jul 22, by france1990 Last Post 05 Jul 22 by france1990	Replies:2 :212	Last Post by france1990 05 Jul 22
Court Bundle Started on 14 Jun 22, by divorcediy2022 Last Post 17 Jun 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :333	Last Post by rubytuesday 17 Jun 22
what court form do I use ? Started on 23 Mar 22, by cantstopcrying Last Post 03 Apr 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :158	Last Post by hadenoughnow 03 Apr 22
Bundle pages Started on 28 Jan 22, by littleproblems Last Post 31 Jan 22 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:3 :333	Last Post by seeingawaythrough 31 Jan 22
Chronology examples? Started on 26 Jan 22, by littleproblems Last Post 26 Jan 22 by littleproblems	Replies:2 :271	Last Post by littleproblems 26 Jan 22
Directions Started on 06 Dec 21, by notgettinganywherefast Last Post 06 Dec 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :191	Last Post by rubytuesday 06 Dec 21
Ex contesting costs order at decree nisi hearing. Started on 30 Jul 13, by Sucee Last Post 14 Nov 21 by Divorcingapp 1 2 3 4	Replies:21 :1892	Last Post by Divorcingapp 14 Nov 21
Is it worth trying ? Started on 10 Nov 21, by May Pole Last Post 10 Nov 21 by May Pole	Replies:0 :221	Last Post by May Pole 10 Nov 21
Form H query Started on 23 Oct 21, by seeingawaythrough Last Post 25 Oct 21 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:5 :237	Last Post by seeingawaythrough 25 Oct 21
Court Bundle Started on 19 Oct 21, by blackmass Last Post 20 Oct 21 by seeingawaythrough	Replies:3 :331	Last Post by seeingawaythrough 20 Oct 21
Vacate Hearings Started on 14 Oct 21, by Flatliner Last Post 19 Oct 21 by Flatliner	Replies:2 :277	Last Post by Flatliner 19 Oct 21
Form E Started on 16 Oct 21, by AnnH Last Post 16 Oct 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :210	Last Post by hadenoughnow 16 Oct 21
Can you cancel the Financial Court Hearings Started on 06 Oct 21, by Flatliner Last Post 07 Oct 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :263	Last Post by hadenoughnow 07 Oct 21
Respondent hasn’t done his Sec 25 or updated Financial Disclosure Started on 06 Sep 21, by Gymnast18 Last Post 06 Sep 21 by Gymnast18	Replies:0 :226	Last Post by Gymnast18 06 Sep 21
Mortgage Certificate & Housing Needs Started on 10 Aug 21, by Nebulus Last Post 10 Aug 21 by Nebulus	Replies:0 :284	Last Post by Nebulus 10 Aug 21
Section 25 statement for Final Hearing Started on 28 Jul 21, by Gymnast18 Last Post 29 Jul 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :636	Last Post by rubytuesday 29 Jul 21
My FDR has Magistrate instead of Judge...Why? Started on 15 Jul 21, by Chevette Last Post 15 Jul 21 by Chevette	Replies:4 :275	Last Post by Chevette 15 Jul 21
bundle for telephone hearing Started on 08 Jul 21, by celine1234 Last Post 09 Jul 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :247	Last Post by hadenoughnow 09 Jul 21
FDR, urgent advice needed. Started on 24 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 25 Jun 21 by Elli6 1 2	Replies:7 :807	Last Post by Elli6 25 Jun 21
What does 'effect service' mean? Started on 22 Jun 21, by caitriona Last Post 22 Jun 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:5 :228	Last Post by rubytuesday 22 Jun 21
Application on notice to the respondent Started on 21 Jun 21, by sinkingsand Last Post 22 Jun 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :284	Last Post by rubytuesday 22 Jun 21
Wop offer Started on 16 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 18 Jun 21 by Elli6 1 2	Replies:7 :635	Last Post by Elli6 18 Jun 21