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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.

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

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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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Rubber stamping a consent order. Does anyone know if when a consent order is approved it is rubber stamped at the time of approval or is it done behind the scenes? How do you know if it has ... 02 Jun 16, by Jane2014 Latest 03 Jun 16 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :422	Latest by LittleMrMike 03 Jun 16
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Hearing brought forward I received notification that the hearing set for July has been brought forward following "reading an email from the respondent father". 21 May 16, by vanilla30	Replies:0 :324
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court hearing Hi, Does anyone know how difficult it is to adjourn a court hearing? I suspect the applicant will refuse to consent to it, he''s a narcissistic bully.< ... 18 Apr 16, by vanilla30 Latest 19 Apr 16 by vanilla30	Replies:2 :340	Latest by vanilla30 19 Apr 16
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