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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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mediation I want to understand what the court's attitude to mediation is these days and if I have to carry on wasting time, energy and money on it when it seems pointless ... 09 Apr 25, by herewegoagain!	Replies:0 :417
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Copies of submitted D81/Consent Order Hello, I am totally unable to get hold of anyone at the court and am acting in person having run out money using a solicitor. My ex harrassed and threatened m ... 22 Nov 24, by woodsy_online Latest 23 Nov 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :329	Latest by WYSPECIAL 23 Nov 24
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consent order Hi The financial Directions appt was last Wednesday. Whilst the judge agreed to the consent order at the appt and set directions for FDR next year, I am sti ... 05 Sep 24, by Freedom24/25 Latest 07 Sep 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :333	Latest by hadenoughnow 07 Sep 24
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