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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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Discussion on Self Representation in divorce court, also know as being a Litigant In Person. What is the process? What paperwork do you need to prepare?

Subject	Replies /	Last Post
Example 3 of 5 (chronology) Started on 10 May 12, by poppy5 Last Post 31 Aug 20 by Gustaf	Replies:1 :1399	Last Post by Gustaf 31 Aug 20
Chronology Started on 28 Apr 08, by Sazza Last Post 20 May 20 by Ersuf 1 2	Replies:11 :6642	Last Post by Ersuf 20 May 20
Tips for self repping Started on 08 Aug 11, by soulruler Last Post 18 Jul 17 by Namratha 1 2	Replies:9 :1691	Last Post by Namratha 18 Jul 17
Litigant in person hourly rate Started on 06 Sep 11, by .Charles Last Post 18 May 17 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:7 :1442	Last Post by .Charles 18 May 17
Wikivorce Response to McKenzie Friend Consultation Started on 09 Jun 16, by rubytuesday Last Post 09 Jun 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :492	Last Post by rubytuesday 09 Jun 16
HMSC court forms, any problems completing them? En Started on 15 Feb 10, by dukey Last Post 29 May 16 by OggleBoggle 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :1680	Last Post by OggleBoggle 29 May 16
McKenzie Friends Consultation Started on 25 Feb 16, by Forseti Last Post 27 Feb 16 by yougotmail	Replies:3 :572	Last Post by yougotmail 27 Feb 16
LiPs - Guidelines for Lawyers Started on 08 Jun 15, by rubytuesday Last Post 08 Jun 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :526	Last Post by rubytuesday 08 Jun 15
Resources for Litigants in Person & Newbies Started on 01 Dec 14, by rubytuesday Last Post 01 Dec 14 by rubytuesday	Replies:0 :643	Last Post by rubytuesday 01 Dec 14
New child arrangements order templates Started on 29 May 14, by Forseti Last Post 29 May 14 by Forseti	Replies:0 :629	Last Post by Forseti 29 May 14
Spousal Maintenance Started on 19 Jul 09, by D L Last Post 13 Jun 12 by simonstone1970	Replies:3 :571	Last Post by simonstone1970 13 Jun 12
Maintenance pending suit Started on 24 Jul 09, by D L Locked Last Post 26 Nov 09 by rachel2801 Locked	Replies:5 :457	Last Post by rachel2801 26 Nov 09
Financial Proceedings Started on 11 Aug 09, by D L Last Post 11 Aug 09 by D L	Replies:0 :503	Last Post by D L 11 Aug 09
McKenzie Friends Practice Direction Started on 10 Jun 09, by D L Locked Last Post 10 Jun 09 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :428	Last Post by D L 10 Jun 09
Examples of Chronology, Questionnaire, etc Started on 26 Jan 09, by poppy5 Locked Last Post 01 Feb 09 by StillStanding Locked	Replies:2 :1243	Last Post by StillStanding 01 Feb 09
Grounds and facts of divorce Started on 03 Oct 08, by D L Locked Last Post 03 Oct 08 by D L Locked	Replies:0 :641	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08
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 :762	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 :503	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 :1261	Last Post by D L 03 Oct 08

D11 applications & Evidence Started on 01 Feb 23, by cantstopcrying Last Post 01 Feb 23 by cantstopcrying	Replies:0 :45	Last Post by cantstopcrying 01 Feb 23
LOI for SJE. FDR - currently a litigant in person Started on 05 Jan 23, by Fireman Last Post 08 Jan 23 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :69	Last Post by hadenoughnow 08 Jan 23
Draft Order Prepared After First Hearing Started on 10 Dec 22, by pinkelephant1 Last Post 10 Dec 22 by pinkelephant1	Replies:0 :105	Last Post by pinkelephant1 10 Dec 22
LiP for hearing (for Chattels) Started on 13 Sep 22, by ThereWillBeLight Last Post 16 Sep 22 by ThereWillBeLight	Replies:2 :138	Last Post by ThereWillBeLight 16 Sep 22
Concise statement and form E Started on 26 Jul 22, by Lej1983 Last Post 30 Jul 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :151	Last Post by hadenoughnow 30 Jul 22
communication Started on 25 Jul 22, by bridge57 Last Post 28 Jul 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :131	Last Post by rubytuesday 28 Jul 22
How do I do this D11?? Started on 08 Jul 22, by Slimbo Last Post 08 Jul 22 by Slimbo	Replies:1 :185	Last Post by Slimbo 08 Jul 22
ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED!! LiP with FDA next week...advice?! Started on 24 Jun 22, by ParisenFleur Last Post 02 Jul 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :327	Last Post by hadenoughnow 02 Jul 22
Schedule of Loss. help! Started on 21 Jun 22, by les2106@hotmail.com Last Post 21 Jun 22 by les2106@hotmail.com	Replies:0 :107	Last Post by les2106@hotmail.com 21 Jun 22
Consent Order Started on 15 Jun 22, by hervinder Last Post 17 Jun 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :139	Last Post by rubytuesday 17 Jun 22
Breach of Court Order Started on 09 Jun 22, by Mumto3plus2 Last Post 13 Jun 22 by Mumto3plus2	Replies:2 :144	Last Post by Mumto3plus2 13 Jun 22
sacking solicitor Started on 31 May 22, by MHIT Last Post 12 Jun 22 by MHIT	Replies:5 :203	Last Post by MHIT 12 Jun 22
LIP vs Representation Started on 20 May 22, by MHIT Last Post 24 May 22 by MHIT	Replies:6 :207	Last Post by MHIT 24 May 22
costs of consent order Started on 22 May 22, by b11 Last Post 23 May 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :128	Last Post by hadenoughnow 23 May 22
FDA - Stressed!! Started on 25 Mar 21, by tryingtokeepsmiling Last Post 05 May 22 by MHIT 1 2	Replies:7 :691	Last Post by MHIT 05 May 22
Using a barrister for the last push FDR? Started on 21 Apr 22, by Limpy Last Post 01 May 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :199	Last Post by hadenoughnow 01 May 22
FDR and court Monday for first appointment Started on 11 Jan 22, by Limpy Last Post 11 Jan 22 by Limpy	Replies:0 :208	Last Post by Limpy 11 Jan 22
Practically corrupt system of justice Started on 18 Dec 21, by fartoolong Last Post 04 Jan 22 by fartoolong	Replies:6 :404	Last Post by fartoolong 04 Jan 22
2nd Court hearing Started on 19 Sep 21, by Spud0503 Last Post 27 Sep 21 by locky	Replies:4 :296	Last Post by locky 27 Sep 21
Questionaire/Statement of issues difference Started on 21 Sep 21, by janpaul Last Post 22 Sep 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :229	Last Post by hadenoughnow 22 Sep 21
Respondent did not receive Petition Started on 19 Sep 21, by altrason Last Post 19 Sep 21 by altrason	Replies:0 :160	Last Post by altrason 19 Sep 21