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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
Claim after Divorce
Hi,

I would like to know what my soon to be ex wife can realistically claim after divorce. We don't have any assets and the 2 children we have live wit ...
15 Apr 24, by Jimbob1981
Latest 17 Apr 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:320
Latest by WYSPECIAL
17 Apr 24
REMORTGAGE/PARTNER BUYOUT
We have a court order according to which family home will be on my partners name upon releasing me from mortgage and payment of some lumpsum to me.
Now he w ...
16 Apr 24, by divorcehelp2020
Replies:0
:332

Advice on Fair split
Hi all,

I am currently discussing divorce with my wife. We are both very amicable about it and know deep down that it is the right thing to do as altho ...
15 Apr 24, by Amicable couple
Latest 16 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:310
Latest by hadenoughnow
16 Apr 24
Cross Border Issue
I recently asked about making a suitable offer to my STBXW but a new complication has arisen. My father has told me he is terminally ill and he, along with my m ...
15 Apr 24, by EMC3419
Replies:0
:296

Form E exchange
Please I need advice on exchange of form e with the other party after the solicitors disclosed ex has not submitted large amount of information and documents to ...
14 Apr 24, by Sho
Replies:0
:327

property particulars / housing needs
morning - representing myself in financial settlement as spent £6500 so far and got nowhere with my ex husband. Can anyone tell me how I go about presenting ...
10 Apr 24, by Oompaloompa
Latest 13 Apr 24 by Oompaloompa
Replies:4
:1534
Latest by Oompaloompa
13 Apr 24
FORM E
morning - my ex husband provided his Form E without any attachments as "all to follow". so in turn i didnt provide any of my statements etc. I hav ...
10 Apr 24, by Oompaloompa
Latest 13 Apr 24 by Oompaloompa
Replies:2
:396
Latest by Oompaloompa
13 Apr 24
Indemnity
My ex husband and I have/had 6 properties together which he indemified me from in our divorce, the tenants were paying the rent to him and he dealt with all the ...
10 Apr 24, by paubarc
Replies:0
:264

Form E replies to questions
Hi. I’m LIP. So, finally after 18 months, and importantly only after taking husband to Court on Form A , finally exchanged, and got his Form E

Iv ...
01 Apr 24, by Spicer
Latest 09 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:427
Latest by hadenoughnow
09 Apr 24
Financial Consent Order
I have filed for divorce and we have mostly agreed finances, the main part being a sum for equity in house.
I know we have to wait the 20 weeks until filing ...
09 Apr 24, by Clearview03
Latest 09 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:310
Latest by hadenoughnow
09 Apr 24
Consent order
I found out my husband had been having 2 affairs last summer (at the same time, one just over a year and the other one had been ongoing for around 10 years). We ...
09 Apr 24, by start2024
Latest 09 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:263
Latest by hadenoughnow
09 Apr 24
Financial Consent Order
I am looking for a solicitor to complete the financial consent order. I have seen alot online options that are considerably cheaper than local firms are quoti ...
08 Apr 24, by Clearview03
Latest 08 Apr 24 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:294
Latest by rubytuesday
08 Apr 24
How do I proceed?
My husband (53) is a gambler and prescription drug addict and after 12 years marriage and 20 years together I've had enough. I haven't told him yet though as we ...
05 Apr 24, by Llais80
Latest 06 Apr 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:336
Latest by hadenoughnow
06 Apr 24
Help with Offer
First of all, many thanks in advance for your help, this is an excellent resource! I'm hoping to get some assistance in making an offer for a financial consent ...
03 Apr 24, by EMC3419
Latest 06 Apr 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:375
Latest by WYSPECIAL
06 Apr 24
Ex demanding I repay child maintenance
Hi, very new here.
A little background- husband moved out in December 2019. He has resisted the idea of divorce, saying he had made a mistake and wanted t ...
05 Apr 24, by Borahae
Latest 06 Apr 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:242
Latest by WYSPECIAL
06 Apr 24
Advice on financial consent order
Hi,

Desperate for some advice or if anyone's been through something similar what the outcome was.

Wife and I were married for 20 years and hav ...
29 Mar 24, by Martin1020
Latest 31 Mar 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:3
:326
Latest by WYSPECIAL
31 Mar 24
First Hearing
Hi, started off with amical divorce (I know ) every time I took a step forwards, husband took two back! This started in March 2022 - no kids, nice & eas ...
29 Mar 24, by Spicer
Latest 29 Mar 24 by Spicer
Replies:7
:524
Latest by Spicer
29 Mar 24
Partner claiming for I stole her Gold/Gifts
Hi Folks,

I am hoping you can help me, I am 13 months into a "simple divorce", we have no children and the marriage lasted only six years, we ...
25 Mar 24, by JoeMatthews77
Latest 29 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:882
Latest by hadenoughnow
29 Mar 24
Refusing to work
Things appeared to be going well. Married for 25 years, two properties, 2 kids (16+19), I was resigned to a 50/50 split and a split of pension based on the opin ...
28 Mar 24, by Nurture
Latest 29 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:455
Latest by hadenoughnow
29 Mar 24
FORM FRC4
Hi everyone - new to the forum. After spending 6.5k on legal fees and getting nowhere with my ex husband we are now in the early stages of the process for fin ...
26 Mar 24, by Stargazerhare
Latest 28 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:6
:277
Latest by hadenoughnow
28 Mar 24
Post divorce financial claim
Hello - I hope that there is someone out there who can give some advice or pointers. Facts 1. Married August 19882. Separated Ja ...
20 Mar 24, by exwifeseekingfairness
Latest 26 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:2
:282
Latest by hadenoughnow
26 Mar 24
Pension and rental income
Hi
in the final stages of our divorce ,we are both 67 and agreed to split everything 50/50 ,
we are stuck on our private Pension ,both small and renta ...
22 Mar 24, by Get Real
Latest 24 Mar 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:3
:347
Latest by WYSPECIAL
24 Mar 24
Cost Assessment
Hi,
I had a cost order seperatly on paper. As per order I will have to pay half of the finance proceedings costs to other side. Cost is subject to assessmen ...
07 Feb 24, by divorcehelp2020
Latest 21 Mar 24 by .Charles
Replies:14
:1286
Latest by .Charles
21 Mar 24
Form E Questionnaires
Hi, we are appraoching the 2nd FDR and just before Form E's were exchanged in my divorce I was made redundant. In their questionnaire, they have demanded a copy ...
19 Mar 24, by Doingthisonmyown
Replies:0
:252

No response
Hi All,

I'm trying to get some advice to my situation.
I have previously divorced a few years ago and now I am trying to get a financial / consent ...
18 Mar 24, by ofmenandcockroaches
Replies:0
:251

S.35 MCA- conduct
Hellp, please can anyone tell me, what is the benefit of raising conduct (I am raising financial) but I nca't afford to keep going back to my barrister. She sai ...
16 Mar 24, by KayeMer
Latest 17 Mar 24 by KayeMer
Replies:2
:275
Latest by KayeMer
17 Mar 24
Care Home
This is a strange one.....or maybe not
Would I be "penalised" regarding finances and have to sell the home if H decides to reside in Assisted Livi ...
16 Mar 24, by whatsnormal
Latest 17 Mar 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:254
Latest by WYSPECIAL
17 Mar 24
Witness statements
Is it usual for these to be filed before a first Financial application appointment? ...
16 Mar 24, by Merricat
Replies:0
:246

Breach of Financial Directions Order
I had a first hearing late feb and the sale of property was agreed by the respondent. The judge requested replies to questionairres by 4pm 15th March 2024 in ...
16 Mar 24, by nearlybroken
Replies:0
:263

Better law firm back up possible?
As I guess a lot of people are at the early stages of divorce, feeling a little exposed and scared. OK, so I'm ex military with that well known big juicy pensio ...
15 Mar 24, by Freedom24
Latest 16 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:278
Latest by hadenoughnow
16 Mar 24
Child Maintenance
I am in the process of Judicial Separation. My husband mostly travels and visits only for a few days a month. He does not pay any bills, apart from gas and elec ...
13 Mar 24, by Anushkasharma
Replies:0
:272

First Appointment
I have a first appointment scheduled but the respondent has not made a financial disclosure. Please can you help with the following points:
12 Mar 24, by Ganesh
Latest 12 Mar 24 by Ganesh
Replies:2
:406
Latest by Ganesh
12 Mar 24
House division with stepdaughter
Good morning,

My Matrimonial home is mortgage free currently, me and my husband paid 50:50 towards it. My husband brought his 24 yr old daughter from I ...
12 Mar 24, by Anushkasharma
Latest 12 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:233
Latest by hadenoughnow
12 Mar 24
Rough idea of what’s to come ?
So I've filed for a divorce and my ex has agreed to it , here's the basics just wondering what I'm more than likely looking at happening !

I earn £50k ...
12 Feb 24, by Carhartt123
Latest 09 Mar 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:6
:437
Latest by WYSPECIAL
09 Mar 24
Consent order approval time
My consent order was submitted to courts using the online system by my solicitor on 23/2. Had notification on 6/3 that it had been referred to judge for conside ...
08 Mar 24, by Worriedone
Latest 08 Mar 24 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:348
Latest by rubytuesday
08 Mar 24
Legal costs
My husband is in the position where he has all the marital assets and can afford legal representation in our divorce and I cannot, if I am to use a credit card ...
05 Mar 24, by Noidea24
Latest 06 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:325
Latest by hadenoughnow
06 Mar 24
Its all a mess
I am at financial hearing stage- second hearing. My Ex remains in the house though he was the one who (in my eyes) was abusive and an alcoholic. I moved out and ...
04 Mar 24, by collieowner
Latest 06 Mar 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:276
Latest by hadenoughnow
06 Mar 24
Form E liabilities / personal debts
I have borrowed money from friends as couldn't otherwise have managed (on benefits) after separating. Under Section 2.9 of Form E regarding liabilities, can I / ...
03 Mar 24, by Freedompath
Latest 05 Mar 24 by Freedompath
Replies:2
:250
Latest by Freedompath
05 Mar 24
Form E
I have completed a Form E and sent it to my ex's solicitor as requested, she hasnt completed a form E and now I am recieving a lot of quite unpleasant clarifica ...
25 Feb 24, by Nurture
Latest 04 Mar 24 by wikivorce team
Replies:1
:328
Latest by wikivorce team
04 Mar 24
D11 Form
Hi,
I applied put in my divorce application some time ago.
My husband said he has not received the email but is willing to be in agreement of the divorc ...
27 Feb 24, by DebbieB97
Latest 04 Mar 24 by wikivorce team
Replies:1
:372
Latest by wikivorce team
04 Mar 24

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