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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.

Court 6122 topics

Discuss divorce and the family law courts. Do we have to go to court? How much does it cost? What do I need to prepare for each court hearing?
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	Court preparation 1953 topics Discussion about preparing for court hearings, whether it is related to the Divorce Petition, Ancillary Relief or Child Contact/Residency.	Re: Form A - Advice by Chris82 01 Sep 25
	Court outcomes 1260 topics Discuss the outcome of divorce court hearings. How did it go? What happened? What result did you get? Share your experiences and help others.	False Statement, Medical Lies ... by Khione 01 Apr 25
	Self Representation 1504 topics 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?	Re: Form E anyone got a better ver ... by herewegoagain! 08 Mar 25
	Court Fees 291 topics Court Fees	Re: payment of court fees by jihiway249 09 May 25

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