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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 using solicitors. Please do not name any solicitor in this forum - keep your questions general/anonymous.

Subject	Replies /	Last Post
The End of the Free Half Hour? Started on 21 Mar 13, by WhiteRose Last Post 16 Mar 15 by .Charles 1 2	Replies:12 :1267	Last Post by .Charles 16 Mar 15
What not to do with solicitors Started on 16 Aug 12, by LittleMrMike Last Post 23 Feb 14 by Spud2014 1 2 3	Replies:17 :2289	Last Post by Spud2014 23 Feb 14
Where There''s A Will .................. Started on 21 Mar 13, by WhiteRose Last Post 03 Oct 13 by WhiteRose 1 2 3 4	Replies:26 :2447	Last Post by WhiteRose 03 Oct 13
Can i Email my wifes solicitor direct? Started on 17 Sep 12, by bikemad650 Last Post 18 Sep 12 by revenge	Replies:5 :3776	Last Post by revenge 18 Sep 12

Solicitor clean break query what to expect Started on 17 Aug 23, by Stee4n Last Post 19 Aug 23 by Stee4n	Replies:2 :145	Last Post by Stee4n 19 Aug 23
Spouse making dishonest statements to court via their solicitor Started on 12 Feb 23, by thetideishigh Last Post 13 Feb 23 by .Charles	Replies:3 :242	Last Post by .Charles 13 Feb 23
Cost of reviewing Consent Order Started on 28 Dec 22, by amr2021 Last Post 28 Dec 22 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :177	Last Post by wikivorce team 28 Dec 22
Solicitor invoicing for emails sent regarding retained funds from house sale Started on 18 Oct 22, by CeCeunfair Last Post 19 Oct 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :173	Last Post by rubytuesday 19 Oct 22
Direct Access Barristers Started on 09 Aug 22, by Faraway Last Post 09 Aug 22 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :193	Last Post by wikivorce team 09 Aug 22
Poor Legal Advice/ Regulator Issue Started on 09 Jun 22, by Mumto3plus2 Last Post 09 Jun 22 by Mumto3plus2	Replies:0 :177	Last Post by Mumto3plus2 09 Jun 22
Becoming litigator in person Started on 08 Feb 22, by gooddadunderconstruction Last Post 03 May 22 by wikivorce team	Replies:4 :413	Last Post by wikivorce team 03 May 22
Complaint to Solicitor: Should I escalate to Legal Ombudsman or not? Started on 07 Mar 22, by rainbowsknow Last Post 15 Mar 22 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :264	Last Post by rubytuesday 15 Mar 22
mis-information Started on 28 Jan 22, by s nellie Last Post 29 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :313	Last Post by hadenoughnow 29 Jan 22
Solicitor ignoring requests leading to financial loss Started on 19 Jan 22, by thescoop Last Post 21 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :278	Last Post by hadenoughnow 21 Jan 22
Direct Access Barristers Started on 10 Oct 17, by Chrisb1579 Last Post 21 Jan 22 by TeamWiki	Replies:6 :819	Last Post by TeamWiki 21 Jan 22
Recommended solicitor Started on 15 Jan 22, by Destiny2000 Last Post 15 Jan 22 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :254	Last Post by hadenoughnow 15 Jan 22
No response from Wikivorce Started on 17 Dec 21, by rob3770 Last Post 18 Dec 21 by wikivorce team	Replies:2 :295	Last Post by wikivorce team 18 Dec 21
Turning a MOU into Consent Order Started on 05 Dec 21, by resignedtoit Last Post 05 Dec 21 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :480	Last Post by wikivorce team 05 Dec 21
When a Firm shuts on shop and solictor moves Started on 24 Oct 21, by Flatliner Last Post 25 Oct 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :210	Last Post by .Charles 25 Oct 21
Complaint about services Started on 13 Oct 21, by DisputeRecruit Last Post 14 Oct 21 by .Charles	Replies:1 :253	Last Post by .Charles 14 Oct 21
Barrister Not Doing Job Started on 01 Oct 21, by carlsimp Last Post 11 Oct 21 by carlsimp 1 2	Replies:8 :753	Last Post by carlsimp 11 Oct 21
Video recording of handovers Started on 14 Sep 21, by SASManJim Last Post 14 Sep 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :366	Last Post by rubytuesday 14 Sep 21
Solicitor for finances plus LIP for childcare related matters? Started on 28 Aug 21, by mag75 Last Post 30 Aug 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :277	Last Post by hadenoughnow 30 Aug 21
D81 Form Started on 19 Aug 21, by He1620 Last Post 19 Aug 21 by He1620	Replies:0 :299	Last Post by He1620 19 Aug 21
fixed fee company Started on 11 Aug 21, by DLAYLKM Last Post 11 Aug 21 by DLAYLKM	Replies:2 :274	Last Post by DLAYLKM 11 Aug 21
Form E questions Started on 28 Jun 21, by Mitzies Last Post 28 Jun 21 by Mitzies	Replies:0 :342	Last Post by Mitzies 28 Jun 21
What personal data are opposing solicitors allowed to retain? Started on 16 May 21, by Arnie999 Last Post 16 May 21 by Arnie999	Replies:0 :314	Last Post by Arnie999 16 May 21
Fault/Negligence? Started on 30 Apr 21, by alreid1612 Last Post 10 May 21 by alreid1612	Replies:6 :488	Last Post by alreid1612 10 May 21
Fault/Negligence? Started on 20 Apr 21, by alreid1612 Last Post 20 Apr 21 by alreid1612	Replies:0 :336	Last Post by alreid1612 20 Apr 21
Change of Solicitors Started on 13 Apr 18, by stay positive Last Post 18 Apr 21 by ConfusedCash 1 2	Replies:8 :1326	Last Post by ConfusedCash 18 Apr 21
Tennents in common urgent Started on 15 Apr 21, by Madjon12 Last Post 15 Apr 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :421	Last Post by hadenoughnow 15 Apr 21
insurance Started on 07 Apr 21, by alreid1612 Last Post 07 Apr 21 by alreid1612	Replies:0 :398	Last Post by alreid1612 07 Apr 21
Is my marriage void? Started on 03 Apr 21, by Mr M’bare Last Post 05 Apr 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:3 :363	Last Post by hadenoughnow 05 Apr 21
Paid TOO much for legal advice? (surely) How to complain? Started on 13 Mar 21, by WikiMonkey Last Post 13 Mar 21 by WikiMonkey	Replies:2 :421	Last Post by WikiMonkey 13 Mar 21
Unhappy with solicitors-advice Started on 18 Jan 21, by Moosavi Last Post 03 Feb 21 by hadenoughnow	Replies:5 :592	Last Post by hadenoughnow 03 Feb 21
Changing solicitors after misinformation tactics Started on 17 Dec 20, by dulciedo Last Post 18 Dec 20 by dulciedo	Replies:2 :464	Last Post by dulciedo 18 Dec 20
Barrister Fees Started on 06 Dec 20, by ThereWillBeLight Last Post 07 Dec 20 by ThereWillBeLight	Replies:2 :689	Last Post by ThereWillBeLight 07 Dec 20
Decree nisi absolute advise Started on 05 Dec 20, by distress Last Post 05 Dec 20 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :338	Last Post by wikivorce team 05 Dec 20
Complain Solicitor conduct and Dispute Solicitor Bill Started on 22 Oct 20, by divorcehelp2020 Last Post 01 Dec 20 by Vigorate 1 2	Replies:10 :1004	Last Post by Vigorate 01 Dec 20
When have to use solicitor - court Started on 28 Nov 20, by Nebulus Last Post 29 Nov 20 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :410	Last Post by hadenoughnow 29 Nov 20