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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.

 

Financial 30.2k topics

Discuss financial aspects of divorce including ancillary relief, spousal maintenance, child support, property transfer and pension sharing.
Category

Ancillary Relief 5721 topics

Discuss all aspects of Ancillary Relief: when and how to apply, and the various stages of the court process from disclosure through to a final hearing.
Re: Short Marriage of Few Weeks
by Curious7
11 Sep 25

Divorce calculator 1302 topics

Discuss the Wikivorce divorce calculator. What did you think of the estimate it gave? How do you interpret the output? How accurate is the calculator?
Discuss the impact of divorce on property and mortgages. How will the house be divided? Does your ex have to keep up with the mortgage payments?
Re: Divorced but still have joint ...
by WYSPECIAL
05 Sep 25

Maintenance 3329 topics

Discuss child and spousal maintenance. How much child support are you entitled to? What determines whether you will receive/pay spousal maintenance?
Re: Spousal Maintenance
by DestroyedInDivorce
03 Jun 25

Pensions 2382 topics

Discuss divorce related pension issues. Is the CETV valuation valid for final salary schemes? How much is a pension worth when you offset it against the house?
Re: Pension advice in divorce
by WYSPECIAL
05 Aug 25

Debt and Bankruptcy 837 topics

Discuss debt and bankruptcy in divorce. How does it affect the Ancillary Relief settlement if me or my ex go bankrupt or enter an IVA during divorce?

Benefits 456 topics

Discussion on state benefits during and after divorce. What benefits am I entitled to? Will my benefits be affected by the maintenance I receive?
Re: High Income Child Benefit Tax ...
by PortisheadDad
12 May 25

Legal Aid 426 topics

Discuss Legal Aid. Will you qualify? How do you claim? When and how do you pay the money back?
Re: When does it stop
by Djsmith
03 Oct 24
Subject Replies / Latest
Self employed income on financial disclosure form
Good morning

This is my first post 🙂

I'm just starting out on the mediation journey and need to complete the initial financial disclosure f ...
13 Nov 24, by Jdjdheudv
Latest 15 Nov 24 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:296
Latest by rubytuesday
15 Nov 24
Stamp duty advice - 2nd home?
The gov.uk website states "You do not pay Stamp Duty Land Tax if you transfer an interest in land or property to your partner as part of an agreement or co ...
10 Nov 24, by onefineday
Latest 11 Nov 24 by .Charles
Replies:4
:322
Latest by .Charles
11 Nov 24
Unemployed during the divorce process
Hi,

We are going through divorce and we will be applying for the clean break order soon. Married for 6 years (Out of 6, we have been separated for abou ...
10 Nov 24, by user_11
Latest 11 Nov 24 by user_11
Replies:2
:369
Latest by user_11
11 Nov 24
I just don’t know what to do!
Hi. I'm 8 weeks separated. Married 14 y, together 18, no joint children.
My husband, 60, in a high paid consultancy job which is his life. He is determine ...
10 Nov 24, by Redsara100
Replies:0
:204

Equity
Hi
this is a complicated one and long so I do apologise but asking here as no one has been able to help me, I seem to be going round in circles
I'm curr ...
07 Nov 24, by LotteR
Latest 07 Nov 24 by LotteR
Replies:4
:256
Latest by LotteR
07 Nov 24
Leave to intervene
I'm looking for some advice that doesn't come from somebody who will benefit financially from me or my parents.

I left the FMH where I lived with my wi ...
06 Nov 24, by mcneedy
Latest 06 Nov 24 by EMC3419
Replies:5
:234
Latest by EMC3419
06 Nov 24
Consent order fair?
We have been separated 7 years, 2 kids are now working /uni so no dependents. I live in fmh and he rents a flat. I have paid mortgage etc.
house: 200k ...
06 Nov 24, by Lollydoll
Latest 06 Nov 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:242
Latest by WYSPECIAL
06 Nov 24
Pension Clarification
Divorce was finalised in 2003.
We had two pensions, let's call them A(Larger), and B(Smaller).

Fast Forward 21 years, I am living in another countr ...
05 Nov 24, by ByeUK2024
Latest 06 Nov 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:239
Latest by WYSPECIAL
06 Nov 24
Likely Maintenance Situation?
Currently awaiting FSDR, pending CETV. Delay getting to here owing to family proceedings for two years, which resulted in child arrangements. I am applicant as ...
11 Sep 24, by BNorton
Latest 05 Nov 24 by BNorton
Replies:9
:630
Latest by BNorton
05 Nov 24
Pre-nup
Hi all. My STBXW advised of her intention to divorce some weeks ago. She had previously inherited quite a large some of money (I never knew or asked how much). ...
04 Nov 24, by DanMac88
Latest 05 Nov 24 by DanMac88
Replies:10
:576
Latest by DanMac88
05 Nov 24
Consent order short marriage
Hi,
My Husband and I are going for a clean break consent order. The marriage was less than two years and he moved on in 5 days and has a wedding booked for ...
04 Nov 24, by Hereagain!
Replies:0
:191

Miles apart on financial settlement
Both 48
Married 10+yrs
Shared custody of children
Very good salaries with mine being slightly more

I'm 95% confident my ex is being entriel ...
03 Nov 24, by Benjyb
Latest 04 Nov 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:3
:252
Latest by WYSPECIAL
04 Nov 24
Mortgage following court / consent order
So..

we are at point of filling the consent order / d81 ready for the (hopeful) acceptance of court to get the absolute !

my question is then ...
01 Nov 24, by Itscomplicated2024
Latest 03 Nov 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:191
Latest by WYSPECIAL
03 Nov 24
Domestic violence and house equity
Hi
Im a survivor of 10 years of emotional, psychological, coercive abuse, control and sexual coercion, and financial abuse from my husband.

I rep ...
02 Nov 24, by Naadi xyz
Latest 03 Nov 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:218
Latest by WYSPECIAL
03 Nov 24
RICS valuation
Hi,

Both myself and my ex are unable to agree to the average valuation of our property. We have agreed to have a RICs valuation, however i am not comfo ...
30 Oct 24, by Freedom24/25
Replies:0
:389

Is it worth fighting?
In Brief, Married for 7 years, owned my house for 13 years before we even met, house is soley in my name (with small mortgage) wife moved in with daughter and I ...
29 Oct 24, by JohnDoe_72
Latest 30 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:2
:253
Latest by WYSPECIAL
30 Oct 24
Husband moving new partner into matrimonial home before financial settlement
Since separating 3 years ago, my husband has had exclusive use of the family home while continuing to pay the mortgage. He is reliant on his new partner selling ...
25 Oct 24, by Girlgettingdivorced
Latest 29 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:357
Latest by WYSPECIAL
29 Oct 24
Ex partner
Hi there my ex partner ( unmarried) is threatening to default on a mortgage unless I transfer it all into her name I was forced out the property 10 years ago an ...
17 Oct 24, by Ajgibson123
Latest 24 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:3
:252
Latest by WYSPECIAL
24 Oct 24
Child Maintenance and Mortgage
My wife moved out with our 2 children and is living with her mum (rent free) which was going to be for a short period of time whilst we sorted some issues out. ...
22 Oct 24, by realfruit
Latest 23 Oct 24 by EMC3419
Replies:2
:285
Latest by EMC3419
23 Oct 24
Delaying Signing/Changing Draft Consent Order Agreement
Hi,

My partner has been going through her divorce for 8+ years. Late 2023 she and ex finally agreed lump sum (mesher agreement) and clauses. She was th ...
21 Oct 24, by Jsmith97
Latest 22 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:4
:381
Latest by WYSPECIAL
22 Oct 24
FDR Adjournment
Hello - What is the position please if an FDR is adjourned because the LIP Respondent has been unable to supply three independent valuations for his property be ...
19 Oct 24, by Jaqueline
Replies:0
:220

Costs - enforcement of child maintenance
Hi
seeking some advice on a 2nd hearing on enforcement of child maintenance (REMO) Ex has caused considerable unrelenting and unnecessary delays and hearing ...
16 Oct 24, by Scorpio1962
Replies:0
:232

Home repair
Is there an order that can make my husband pay for bathroom repair on our family home? He pays mortgage as he is sole earner. My youngest is 15 and our bathroom ...
16 Oct 24, by Calvins
Replies:0
:229

FDR hearing soon
I have posted already.

My husband and I have exchanged three questionnaires since 2021 There was a big delay to adhere to directions and during that ti ...
16 Oct 24, by EnJayAitch
Replies:0
:259

Consent order and d81
Hello I need some sound advice I have signed the consent order then a week later i realised I had sign the unamended version stating I would pay my ex £80k by ...
16 Oct 24, by Lindsay70
Replies:0
:228

Can’t afford to pay half the mortgage and my rent
Would really appreciate some advice, will try to stick to the facts with no emotional stuff.
Have been married nearly 20 years, two kids older one lives i ...
13 Oct 24, by Tired40something
Latest 15 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:286
Latest by WYSPECIAL
15 Oct 24
Pension split
I am new to all of this and wonder if anyone can help.
My husband and I have been married for 18 years (living together for 5 years before that) but separat ...
15 Oct 24, by BellaBoo39
Replies:0
:301

Free School places included with job
Hi,

I am currently in the process of discussing an equitable settlement with my ex and we are at loggerheads over 1 specific matter.

As a teac ...
10 Oct 24, by SparkyMark
Latest 12 Oct 24 by SparkyMark
Replies:2
:205
Latest by SparkyMark
12 Oct 24
Forced repair
I live in the FMH, I am willing to buy my ex out, but the valuer has given two valuations, one with repairs and a lower one without. My ex's solicitor appears t ...
10 Oct 24, by Nurture
Latest 12 Oct 24 by Nurture
Replies:4
:218
Latest by Nurture
12 Oct 24
Post Divorce Renegotiation?
My partner married and divorced outside of the UK. My partner is British, has two children (minors) and they live with us 50% of the time. The ex lives in the U ...
09 Oct 24, by Mumto3plus2
Latest 10 Oct 24 by Mumto3plus2
Replies:2
:200
Latest by Mumto3plus2
10 Oct 24
Post settlement liability for supporting children at University
My solicitor and barrister (Husband's behaviour led to us having to do the whole process through the court) has indicated that the financial position of myself ...
26 Sep 24, by thetideishigh
Latest 10 Oct 24 by Mumin
Replies:6
:910
Latest by Mumin
10 Oct 24
Final Hearing Question
Hi, I am a LiP heading to my final hearing. I have been asked to provide an updated composite schedule of assets in an ES2 - should this be as of the date of se ...
08 Aug 24, by Mumto3plus2
Latest 09 Oct 24 by Mumto3plus2
Replies:2
:308
Latest by Mumto3plus2
09 Oct 24
Going into retirement
I have a question, and would like opinions/help/advice please.

Current situation....

Divorced in 2003

Wife got house and some of my a ...
07 Oct 24, by rugbyref1509
Latest 07 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:231
Latest by WYSPECIAL
07 Oct 24
LIP ,where to submit documents
Hi,
I am representing myself in a court hearing and need to submit my documents and position statement to the RCJ London. The judge ordered that the documen ...
06 Oct 24, by Mumin
Replies:0
:219

Failure to provide form E?
I am self representing in my application for a financial order with my divorce.

My first hearing was Adjourned due to the respondent not providing me ...
06 Oct 24, by Helpmenot
Latest 06 Oct 24 by Helpmenot
Replies:2
:319
Latest by Helpmenot
06 Oct 24
Ex hiding his cohabitation with new partner
Hello,
in Form E my ex stated he doesn't live with anyone. Now I received the reply to my questionnaire where he still says he doesn't live with his new par ...
06 Oct 24, by annarubik
Latest 06 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:251
Latest by WYSPECIAL
06 Oct 24
Family Barrister with financial remedy experience
I have posted here before but have decided to submit a new post. Our FDR hearing has been set for early December. I am a litigant in person and my husband has ...
04 Oct 24, by EnJayAitch
Replies:0
:253

Does a drafted D81 signal intent
Hello,

My husband and I agreed a 50/50 split and filled in a D81 which has been drafted up by solicitors and ready to sign. Husband has since changed ...
04 Oct 24, by Catalina50
Latest 04 Oct 24 by .Charles
Replies:1
:209
Latest by .Charles
04 Oct 24
Inheritance
My wife and I are getting a divorce. We both need a 3 bed property and the equity in the house will potentially allow this, but we will both struggle.

30 Sep 24, by jonsaints
Latest 03 Oct 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:3
:277
Latest by WYSPECIAL
03 Oct 24
Pensions and consent order
Hello, this is my first post.

We are getting divorced after a long marriage. We are amicable, and H and I are splitting all assets 50/50. House (no mor ...
24 Sep 24, by ITgirl
Latest 02 Oct 24 by ITgirl
Replies:4
:590
Latest by ITgirl
02 Oct 24

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