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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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FDR worth maxing out credit cards. I''m on here a lot I have self represented up to this point but the FDR is in March. Ex agrees that a transfer of property for a clean break is how ... 17 Jan 15, by Nearly over Latest 18 Jan 15 by Gillian48	Replies:5 :323	Latest by Gillian48 18 Jan 15
FDR worth maxing out credit cards. I''m on here a lot I have self represented up to this point but the FDR is in March. Ex agrees that a transfer of property for a clean break is how ... 17 Jan 15, by Nearly over Latest 18 Jan 15 by Nearly over 1 2 3	Replies:18 :1091	Latest by Nearly over 18 Jan 15
Final Hearing Assistance & Advice Please Hi All Have final hearing listed next week, time estimate of 2 hours. My Wife issued her Petition in Jan 2013 but there has been numerous issu ... 15 Jan 15, by Divorcing2013	Replies:0 :306
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Failed 2nd court direction to disclose Hi My ex failed to disclose form E by our first appointment so judge ordered that It needs to be disclosed to me by today. Yet again his solicitor has f ... 13 Jan 15, by Nearly over Latest 13 Jan 15 by Nearly over	Replies:3 :380	Latest by Nearly over 13 Jan 15
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advice on court proceedings Hi, My ex''s solicitor is playing silly devils and has advised my ex to start court proceedings against me as contested hearing to place an order on the hou ... 03 Jan 15, by Fed up Dad Latest 13 Jan 15 by Fed up Dad 1 2	Replies:13 :839	Latest by Fed up Dad 13 Jan 15
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How long it actually takes - survey request It seems I''ve been naive in believing that MPS hearings take place within 14 days as "advertised" in various sources online. It woul ... 07 Jan 15, by mishka Latest 07 Jan 15 by Fiona 1 2 3	Replies:17 :1381	Latest by Fiona 07 Jan 15
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Nisi costs ? my intention is now to object to the order for costs at the Nisi pronouncement. it is going through as two year separation.(not U/B or adultery) and have been i ... 05 Jan 15, by Loby	Replies:0 :300
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