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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.
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	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?	Re: Help with a complicated scenar ... by Chris82 05 Sep 25
	Property and Mortgages 8945 topics 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?	Re: Clearing debts after seperatio ... by yammy87 15 Apr 24
	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

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e Bundle for FDR Hearing Hello, Firstly I would like to thank all contributers for their knowledge and support. I have found this site to be a reassuring and useful tool in an extremely ... 01 Oct 24, by Ganesh	Replies:0 :283
Non implementation of court order Hi, my wife is refusing to pay my son her part towards his uni maintenance fees as we agreed in the court financial order over a year ago and signed by the judg ... 13 Sep 24, by easyrider Latest 01 Oct 24 by thetideishigh	Replies:3 :233	Latest by thetideishigh 01 Oct 24
Appeal Financial Remedy Order Following financial remedy grounds of appeal being submitted to higher court, what is the average timescale taken for judge to consider whether or not to allow ... 22 Sep 24, by dd1232 Latest 30 Sep 24 by dd1232 1 2	Replies:10 :778	Latest by dd1232 30 Sep 24
Disabled son Hi everyone, I’m after anyone who is in a similar position to me please. Getting divorced and we have a disabled (adult, 26) son who after the divorce will be ... 29 Sep 24, by dallydoolittle Latest 30 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :216	Latest by WYSPECIAL 30 Sep 24
Property valuation I was planning on buying my ex share of the family home. We have had the property valued by a RICS valuer. They have provided two values, first as it is current ... 24 Sep 24, by Nurture Latest 27 Sep 24 by Nurture	Replies:6 :487	Latest by Nurture 27 Sep 24
My ex never gave the kids the money Hi. I got divorced in 2002 and in the divorce there was a Prudential PEP that was to be held in favour of our two daughters to be shared equally when they were ... 24 Sep 24, by laurahulland69 Latest 25 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :222	Latest by WYSPECIAL 25 Sep 24
When does it become harassment A couple of problems My ex has had a full disclosure of my finances, I have answered every question put to me and provided the evidence. The latest ite ... 16 Sep 24, by Nurture Latest 25 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL 1 2	Replies:7 :527	Latest by WYSPECIAL 25 Sep 24
Financial Order Application? Hi there, Hoping someone can help. Received my initial divorce paperwork from my wife which I need to sign and send back by the end of the mon ... 23 Sep 24, by Anon101101 Latest 24 Sep 24 by Anon101101	Replies:2 :411	Latest by Anon101101 24 Sep 24
Help and Confusion Dear all, I hope you’re well, and I’d really appreciate any advice or guidance you might have. A bit of background: My wife and I have bee ... 24 Sep 24, by Matt_JCC	Replies:0 :204
divorce settlement and Universal Credit I am currently on Universal credit after separiting with husband had to rent the house for my and my 10 years old son.. Now I am expecting lump sum money after ... 20 Sep 24, by gal Latest 24 Sep 24 by gal 1 2	Replies:12 :1518	Latest by gal 24 Sep 24
Form E Hi - I'm new here and I am seeking some advice please. My husband and I completed our Form E for the financial disclosure at the end of June 24. But when I got ... 02 Sep 24, by Heaven97 Latest 24 Sep 24 by vadim.karp	Replies:3 :626	Latest by vadim.karp 24 Sep 24
Buy out of ex partner Hi, I split with partner 2 years ago, not married. we can't come to a settlement for me to buy him out, therefore can I go to court to let them decide? < ... 23 Sep 24, by jmf2009 Latest 24 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :202	Latest by WYSPECIAL 24 Sep 24
Consent order breach We have a financial order in place which states a transfer of equity to me in exchange for a lump sum payment from my ex. The court ordered deadline for this pa ... 22 Sep 24, by rida5678 Latest 23 Sep 24 by rida5678	Replies:2 :194	Latest by rida5678 23 Sep 24
Backdated Payments How far back can a claim be made for non payments that were part of an undertaking in final order? Is it correct that it is only 12 months? And what ... 22 Sep 24, by Alex0702	Replies:0 :228
How does it get split? Good morning, I am first time poster. Unfortunatley, it looks like my 18 year marrage is coming to an end and I want to have a basic idea of ... 16 Sep 24, by DaveyJones2803 Latest 18 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:5 :400	Latest by WYSPECIAL 18 Sep 24
Imerman Case Read a lot about the Imerman case. Does anyone know if it is applied in Scotland? I am in the process of changing lawyer but my wife copied emails relating to m ... 17 Sep 24, by EndOfMyTether22 Latest 18 Sep 24 by EndOfMyTether22	Replies:4 :257	Latest by EndOfMyTether22 18 Sep 24
House sale Hi all, My ex lives in the matrimonial home whilst I'm at my parents. He pays the mortgage and I still pay some bills, how can I force him to put the h ... 16 Sep 24, by Goldfish95 Latest 17 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :196	Latest by WYSPECIAL 17 Sep 24
Ex refusing to see lawyer for clean break. My ex of 8 years is refusing to see a lawyer to agree to a clean break agrrement. what are my options? ... 16 Sep 24, by DBournemouth Latest 17 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :190	Latest by WYSPECIAL 17 Sep 24
Just starting the process Hi, My ex husband and I have been separated for 5 years (married for 20 years) and he is just about to file a joint application with gov.uk to start our div ... 15 Sep 24, by Ginger1002	Replies:0 :308
Financial issues during separation period Hi, I am going through a very difficult and stressful divorce. My husband walked out on me and my three teenage children in Dec 2021. I wa ... 14 Sep 24, by MrsJaneBigwither	Replies:0 :213
Financial issues during separation period Hi, I am going through a very difficult and stressful divorce. My husband walked out on me and my three teenage children in Dec 2021. I wa ... 14 Sep 24, by MrsJaneBigwither	Replies:0 :191
Court Order What does IT IS ORDERED THAT there be no order save that the Defendant do pay the Claimant's costs of £ ... 11 Sep 24, by Confused50 Latest 12 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :229	Latest by WYSPECIAL 12 Sep 24
Creating prenuptial incase of divorce. Hi all, my wife and I are inheriting a farm house from her father. And after her father's death we will inherit the 25 acreHis of land that come with ... 10 Sep 24, by Yorkshireman24 Latest 11 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :209	Latest by WYSPECIAL 11 Sep 24
Schedule of deficiencies My solicitor is issuing a schedule of deficiencies as my husband has failed to answer the questions put to him. Do I need the answers from the schedule of def ... 10 Sep 24, by AG	Replies:0 :260
What to expect going to Pre-proof Scotland Ok, so Separated over 6 years. Getting divorced in Scotland and after our last hearing the other side has once again not supplied the information required. 4 we ... 10 Sep 24, by MrShanks	Replies:0 :268
Divorce and pension Ex is drawing out the divorce process we have been split 12 months every time I start the process he puts the brakes on - he is due to retire in December 24 wha ... 05 Sep 24, by son67 Latest 07 Sep 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :421	Latest by hadenoughnow 07 Sep 24
financial abuse, domestic abuse Hi, new here ex husband is on police bail for assault. House has always been in my name as his credit was terrible. I need to sell it asap ... 06 Sep 24, by Purplefishtank Latest 07 Sep 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :303	Latest by hadenoughnow 07 Sep 24
Inheritance My wife and I are married and going through a separation. We have been together forv21 years, married for 17. About 2-3 years ago my wife re ... 04 Sep 24, by jonsaints Latest 04 Sep 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :233	Latest by WYSPECIAL 04 Sep 24
Fdr Hearing waitlist Dear All, I had my first appointment in March and have yet to receive a date for the FDR hearing. Please can anyone advise on how much lon ... 28 Aug 24, by Ganesh Latest 02 Sep 24 by Ganesh	Replies:2 :256	Latest by Ganesh 02 Sep 24
Ex self employed & in debt Hi. I’m at the draft consent order stage. Ex knew that our cooling off period ended beginning of Sept and in the two months proceeding has racked up nearly £ ... 16 Sep 23, by Buttercup23 Latest 31 Aug 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :467	Latest by hadenoughnow 31 Aug 24
Inheritance If I receive an inheritance before my divorce is final is my husband entitled to half of it. Thanks ... 30 Aug 24, by Allisa Latest 31 Aug 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :251	Latest by hadenoughnow 31 Aug 24
Maintenance Pending suit Hi, I am hoping you help. So my partner (male) earns more than his separated (5 years) wife. He has gotten into considerable debt trying to keep things goin ... 27 Aug 24, by Supportdivorce Latest 30 Aug 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:3 :279	Latest by WYSPECIAL 30 Aug 24
D81 hi, i am LIP and my stbx has a lawyer who has prepared the financial consent order - our final court hearing is in november but we have now agreed finances. ... 28 Aug 24, by kitkat63 Latest 29 Aug 24 by kitkat63	Replies:2 :225	Latest by kitkat63 29 Aug 24
Consent order Hi, I reluctantly agreed to market the house on the agreement will would complete until we receive the final order. I accepted an low offer and now am ... 28 Aug 24, by Jointly Latest 29 Aug 24 by wikivorce team	Replies:1 :247	Latest by wikivorce team 29 Aug 24
Form E & additional paperwork Hi, I am hoping someone can advice me. I am currently filling in the ES1 and ES2 however the respondent still hasnt given me their Form E. Do I lea ... 24 Aug 24, by afreshnewstart Latest 25 Aug 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :212	Latest by hadenoughnow 25 Aug 24
Can I revisit deed of separation on divorce Hi apologies in advance if I use the wrong terminology. 15 years ago I entered into a deed of separation wherein I transferred joint ownership of our h ... 20 Aug 24, by Jbdad Latest 24 Aug 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :244	Latest by hadenoughnow 24 Aug 24
Interest free mortgage My spouse has moved out into a really expensive rental (totally unnecessary), and he's asking if we could move to a 6 month interest only mortgage to help manag ... 23 Aug 24, by KT Latest 24 Aug 24 by hadenoughnow	Replies:2 :225	Latest by hadenoughnow 24 Aug 24
Mortgage I have asked my husband, who is staying with a friend out of his own choice, until court in January for Finances starts, to pay half the mortgage as we are join ... 23 Aug 24, by JodeBe Latest 24 Aug 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :243	Latest by WYSPECIAL 24 Aug 24
Fair split Without going into all the detail and emotion, what would be a fair split on the following? Together for 18 years married for 12 years two c ... 22 Aug 24, by Mackerelaverse Latest 23 Aug 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :262	Latest by WYSPECIAL 23 Aug 24
House sell I live in a 4 bed house valued at 525k. I am divorcing my wife and we have 2 children , 12&14 yrs. I want to sell the house and split assets so we have 2 x ... 20 Aug 24, by jonsaints Latest 20 Aug 24 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :208	Latest by WYSPECIAL 20 Aug 24

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