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Read our latest Financial Settlements guide (2021)

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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JodeBe
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19 Feb 24 #522587 by JodeBe

Topic started by JodeBe

Hi my husband has means to fund a solicitor and a barrister. I have been just managing things myself without a solicitor so far and have now joined wikivorce. I was wondering if I did instruct a solicitor and eventually a barrister to go to court can I offset these costs in the divorce proceedings or something because it seems unfair that he has the means to pay for a solicitor whereas I don't because he is one who has access to all the funds. I am the one who has filed for divorce via the HMRC portal just paying the £600 odd and submitting the papers which he has agreed to. The next part is Consent Order agreement or something after financials have been agreed. Which I think we're a long way off from.

rubytuesday
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20 Feb 24 #522590 by rubytuesday

Reply from rubytuesday

Usually, each person is responsible for their own costs in financial remedy proceedings.

The starting point for sorting out the finances is disclosure - where you individually list all your assets (in joint and sole names), their values, any debts. It is helpful to know your own mortgage capacity too. form E is the standard disclosure form.

Once you've exchanged the disclosure information, then you are both in a better position to make/consider settlement offers. It's important to get legal advice before you make/accept/reject any offers so that you have a clear understanding of what the law says is fair, what your options are, and what a fair settlement would look like in your particular situation. It may be worth booking a free 20 minute consultation with Wikivorce using the link at the top of the page.

These links may help you:

How to complete and exchange financial disclosure

Form E: Income needs detailed list

How to guide: Form E

JodeBe
Posted by
Junior Member

21 Feb 24 #522601 by JodeBe

Reply from JodeBe

Thank you, I have booked 3 hours of financial help with yourselves.

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