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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.

Do you need help sorting out a fair financial settlement?

Our consultant service offers expert advice and support to help you reach agreement on a fair financial settlement quickly, and for less than a quarter of the cost of using a traditional high street solicitor.

Discussion on state benefits during and after divorce. What benefits am I entitled to? Will my benefits be affected by the maintenance I receive?

Subject	Replies /	Last Post
Resources and Information about Benefits Started on 25 May 20, by rubytuesday Locked Last Post 25 May 20 by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :507	Last Post by rubytuesday 25 May 20

Housing Benefit Award Started on 08 Mar 21, by NeedsMust Last Post 03 Jan 23 by ayaan12	Replies:2 :328	Last Post by ayaan12 03 Jan 23
working tax credits affected by divorce settlement Started on 19 Sep 18, by Lifeiswhatyoumakeit Last Post 02 Jan 23 by ayaan12	Replies:5 :559	Last Post by ayaan12 02 Jan 23
Universal Credit - divorce Started on 19 Apr 22, by markotsg Last Post 20 Apr 22 by markotsg	Replies:3 :255	Last Post by markotsg 20 Apr 22
Pregnant but possible prejudice Started on 30 Jun 21, by Elli6 Last Post 30 Jun 21 by Elli6	Replies:2 :291	Last Post by Elli6 30 Jun 21
Buy house with lump sum and then claim universal credit? Started on 17 Jun 21, by anonymous1066 Last Post 18 Jun 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :383	Last Post by rubytuesday 18 Jun 21
Help with self-employed benefits post divorce Started on 01 Feb 21, by Trebor1234 Last Post 01 Feb 21 by Trebor1234	Replies:0 :328	Last Post by Trebor1234 01 Feb 21
Support for mortgage interest Started on 05 Jun 18, by Stillnotover Last Post 17 Nov 20 by Djsmith	Replies:1 :432	Last Post by Djsmith 17 Nov 20
Benefits while named on mortgage Started on 30 Oct 20, by Pinkpandora Last Post 31 Oct 20 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :440	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 31 Oct 20
Deprivation of Savings/Capital Started on 14 Aug 20, by andyscott Last Post 15 Aug 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :448	Last Post by hadenoughnow 15 Aug 20
Universal credit and sale of FMH Started on 19 Jul 20, by whenwillthisend62 Last Post 19 Jul 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :427	Last Post by hadenoughnow 19 Jul 20
provision for lump sum payment while on benefits Started on 09 Jul 20, by sultun Last Post 10 Jul 20 by sultun	Replies:2 :395	Last Post by sultun 10 Jul 20
Claiming housing benefit whilst separated? Started on 12 Feb 08, by hermann64 Last Post 16 May 20 by adpats	Replies:4 :1444	Last Post by adpats 16 May 20
Ex-Partner Not Working - Financial Impact Started on 04 Jan 20, by Vigorate Last Post 04 Jan 20 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:4 :617	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 04 Jan 20
Claiming UC and settlement assets Started on 08 Nov 19, by Cariade Last Post 09 Nov 19 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :531	Last Post by hadenoughnow 09 Nov 19
Death in Service Benefit Started on 02 Sep 19, by Tulips7860 Last Post 02 Sep 19 by Tulips7860	Replies:0 :413	Last Post by Tulips7860 02 Sep 19
Fraud Started on 02 Jun 19, by badassdad Last Post 05 Jun 19 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:12 :975	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 05 Jun 19
Benefit Fraud Started on 13 Dec 18, by IT84 Last Post 15 Dec 18 by IT84	Replies:6 :548	Last Post by IT84 15 Dec 18
HMRC have stopped my child and working tax credits Started on 08 Oct 18, by LittleMermaid Last Post 21 Oct 18 by Visselly	Replies:6 :610	Last Post by Visselly 21 Oct 18
Separation/Divorce Finances vs. Benefits Started on 08 Jul 18, by Melittis Last Post 09 Jul 18 by Melittis 1 2	Replies:7 :1062	Last Post by Melittis 09 Jul 18
TAX CREDIT AND INCOME SUPPORT Started on 05 Mar 18, by Action Last Post 05 Mar 18 by IT84	Replies:1 :425	Last Post by IT84 05 Mar 18
can you use divorce settlement to set Started on 12 Feb 18, by kris1983 Last Post 12 Feb 18 by kris1983	Replies:2 :346	Last Post by kris1983 12 Feb 18
Child Benefits after divorce Started on 29 Jan 18, by KnowledgeisPower Last Post 30 Jan 18 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :506	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 30 Jan 18
benefit fraud Started on 19 Jan 18, by Paul88 Last Post 20 Jan 18 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:8 :833	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 20 Jan 18
Universal Credits - valid argument? Started on 20 Apr 17, by bumbag1 Last Post 27 Dec 17 by Visselly	Replies:3 :631	Last Post by Visselly 27 Dec 17
Tax credits and consent order Started on 13 Oct 17, by Miha Last Post 19 Oct 17 by Miha 1 2	Replies:8 :944	Last Post by Miha 19 Oct 17
ESA and owning a property Started on 26 Sep 17, by Six2eyesofblue Last Post 26 Sep 17 by Six2eyesofblue	Replies:0 :469	Last Post by Six2eyesofblue 26 Sep 17
Separated: Child Tax Credits Started on 22 Sep 17, by softfocus Last Post 22 Sep 17 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :376	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 22 Sep 17
tax credits Started on 04 Apr 17, by rcs123food Last Post 05 Apr 17 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:4 :377	Last Post by WYSPECIAL 05 Apr 17
Tax Credits Started on 14 Jan 17, by Jalisia Last Post 14 Jan 17 by Jalisia	Replies:2 :337	Last Post by Jalisia 14 Jan 17
If I dont use all settlement on housing...... Started on 06 Dec 16, by NikkiL Last Post 06 Dec 16 by NikkiL	Replies:2 :439	Last Post by NikkiL 06 Dec 16
Tax credits- new claim? Started on 27 Oct 16, by pomegranatepie Last Post 27 Oct 16 by pomegranatepie	Replies:2 :389	Last Post by pomegranatepie 27 Oct 16
Child Benefit Counter Claim - Letter from HMRC Started on 19 Aug 16, by StunnedDad Last Post 19 Aug 16 by NotasStressedDad	Replies:1 :971	Last Post by NotasStressedDad 19 Aug 16
Working Tax Credits V Settlement Situation Started on 17 Jul 16, by nextphase Last Post 19 Jul 16 by nextphase 1 2	Replies:7 :902	Last Post by nextphase 19 Jul 16
Divorce settlement V Benefits Started on 04 Jul 16, by dpmcm Last Post 04 Jul 16 by Luna Shadow	Replies:2 :828	Last Post by Luna Shadow 04 Jul 16
How can I prove he doesn''t live here Started on 23 May 16, by Kjh73 Last Post 23 May 16 by Jedzy	Replies:5 :425	Last Post by Jedzy 23 May 16
Proving child benefit Started on 18 Apr 16, by Bengal Last Post 18 Apr 16 by Bengal	Replies:3 :357	Last Post by Bengal 18 Apr 16
is he entitled to half of my dla Started on 20 Jan 16, by lalli12xx Last Post 21 Jan 16 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :710	Last Post by hadenoughnow 21 Jan 16
Lump sum regarding benefits. Started on 12 Jan 16, by Jane2014 Last Post 13 Jan 16 by Jane2014	Replies:6 :441	Last Post by Jane2014 13 Jan 16
Spousal maintenance for carer? Started on 08 Nov 15, by Guinevere Last Post 09 Nov 15 by LittleMrMike	Replies:1 :337	Last Post by LittleMrMike 09 Nov 15