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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
Duplicate Court Order
Please I need an advice, I applied to the court for financial remedy on the 4th of Feb, I received hearing date and letters with all key dates, 1st hearing is s ...
29 Feb 24, by Sho
Latest 04 Mar 24 by wikivorce team
Replies:1
:212
Latest by wikivorce team
04 Mar 24
FDR Cancelled
We are mid divorce (nearly two years already) and in our early 70s.The judge has cancelled our FDR which was listed for 15th February because there is a Directi ...
01 Mar 24, by Phoenix8152
Latest 04 Mar 24 by wikivorce team
Replies:1
:313
Latest by wikivorce team
04 Mar 24
Financial Remedy Order
Do parties in financial remedy proceedings receive a copy of the judgment ...
24 Feb 24, by dd1232
Latest 03 Mar 24 by dd1232
Replies:3
:370
Latest by dd1232
03 Mar 24
Error of Law/Fact
Can someone please explain in simple terms the difference between an error of law and an error of fact ...
27 Feb 24, by dd1232
Latest 29 Feb 24 by dd1232
Replies:8
:502
Latest by dd1232
29 Feb 24
Anyone have any knowledge on the enforcement of US final orders in the UK
Hi everyone, I'm new here and I'm despartely seeking advice. I've spoken with numerous UK lawyers none of whom have been able to help. My divorce finalised last ...
27 Feb 24, by Piccadilly231217
Latest 28 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:414
Latest by hadenoughnow
28 Feb 24
Ex won't work
Anyone help with above.

My ex, has never worked during our marriage, refused to work, and now wants:-
  • Matrimonial Maintena ...
22 Feb 24, by mackemlondon
Latest 27 Feb 24 by mackemlondon
Replies:2
:413
Latest by mackemlondon
27 Feb 24
Financial settlement no kids
Hi everyone, I am new here & after browsing for a while thought I would ask for some advice please.
I split with my wife after 24 years of marriage (202 ...
04 Jan 24, by Uptotheeyeballs
Latest 25 Feb 24 by Uptotheeyeballs
Replies:8
:745
Latest by Uptotheeyeballs
25 Feb 24
Trusts… (Financial!)
Hi all!

I am currently navigating through the divorce process and would appreciate some guidance on how to request financial information, specifically ...
23 Feb 24, by anonymous_normal_feet
Latest 25 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:262
Latest by hadenoughnow
25 Feb 24
Should I be paying half the mortgage and Child maintenance
Hi, I'm looking for help! I'm divorced and still have a mortgage with my ex! I'm paying child maintenance and half the mortgage and struggling financially, She ...
22 Feb 24, by Housewive123
Latest 25 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:423
Latest by hadenoughnow
25 Feb 24
Inheritance
Hi everyone

Can anybody tell me exactly how inheritance is treated in a divorce settlement. Been married 18 years total but separated the last 6 of the ...
24 Feb 24, by Jacobben
Latest 25 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:327
Latest by hadenoughnow
25 Feb 24
Assets and possible outcome
Hi everyone
completely new here, this is are situation.
Wife: 42
no assets ie savings,pension currently living in housing association 4 bed house ...
23 Feb 24, by Jacobben
Replies:0
:263

Example Cases
I am a LIP for my finances. I am after any examples of cases, that i can reference as part of my case, where ex has:-
  • committed fin ...
22 Feb 24, by mackemlondon
Replies:0
:267

FDA questions
I have just been through FDA as a LIP. There, the judge and other barrister, decided some of my key questions were not relevant, as ghey were "conduct" ...
21 Feb 24, by mackemlondon
Latest 22 Feb 24 by mackemlondon
Replies:5
:381
Latest by mackemlondon
22 Feb 24
Costs of legal
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 ...
19 Feb 24, by JodeBe
Latest 21 Feb 24 by JodeBe
Replies:2
:349
Latest by JodeBe
21 Feb 24
Pensions
My husband and I are currently getting divorced and I am in the marital home re undertaking from court.

We are negotiating a
the financial settlem ...
19 Feb 24, by JodeBe
Latest 21 Feb 24 by JodeBe
Replies:2
:370
Latest by JodeBe
21 Feb 24
Maintenance pending suit
A brief background. I am a husband, my ex left the family home 16 months ago to rent a property. I reside in the family home with two children (16+19), one in f ...
17 Feb 24, by Nurture
Latest 18 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:672
Latest by hadenoughnow
18 Feb 24
Declaration of trust and inheritance
I paid 18K for house deposit (with a signed Declaration of Trust that I would get this back)and married 3 years later. Married for 7 years and my parents gave m ...
11 Feb 24, by Worriedone
Latest 12 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:313
Latest by hadenoughnow
12 Feb 24
Print ES2 for bundle
When I printed ES2 out in portrait to include in bundle the text is so small its difficult to read. Is it ok to print in landscape as that is more readable frie ...
08 Feb 24, by dd1232
Replies:0
:229

Capital gain tax on rental property
Hello ! After divorce my husband will keep our rental property. If we sell it, we would have to pay £45,000 capital gane tax. The husband is not planning to se ...
06 Feb 24, by verabic
Latest 07 Feb 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:266
Latest by hadenoughnow
07 Feb 24
Adapatations
Hi,

My friend requires a wet floor shower as assessed by OT and was looking for SSAFA funding to support this. Her ex husband served in the forces and ...
05 Feb 24, by KD2706
Latest 06 Feb 24 by rubytuesday
Replies:1
:215
Latest by rubytuesday
06 Feb 24
Form D11
Can I request two orders, a directions hearing and MPS, on a single form D11, given that my ex has stopped paying maintenance?
Thank you ...
05 Feb 24, by Mumin
Replies:0
:252

Consent order and D81
My STBE agreed terms of financial consent order via solicitors . The draft consent order and the D81 form was sent from my solicitor to his but he will not resp ...
31 Jan 24, by Worriedone
Latest 01 Feb 24 by .Charles
Replies:1
:266
Latest by .Charles
01 Feb 24
nominal maintenance order
Had final hearing last week and husband ordered to make spousal maintenance to me. He has decided to capitalise this (which is a good thing?) and will pay in th ...
30 Jan 24, by goatgirl11
Latest 30 Jan 24 by .Charles
Replies:5
:284
Latest by .Charles
30 Jan 24
Court order wording re joint debts
Hi,
I am self-representing and in discussions over the wording of the court order. Financial abuse so the majority of marital debts are in my name however ...
29 Jan 24, by Heart2
Latest 30 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:238
Latest by hadenoughnow
30 Jan 24
Final hearing adjournment
Hello,I have a final hearing in four weeks, but my ex-partner has failed to disclose several assets and valuations and is refusing to provide this information. ...
17 Jan 24, by Mumin
Latest 29 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:5
:677
Latest by hadenoughnow
29 Jan 24
Non compliance
Hi, will keep brief as possible (is it ever brief!!!)
Background....Acting as litigant in person, after fdr had directions order from court, thats nearly 4 ...
14 Jan 24, by Blueshies90
Latest 28 Jan 24 by Mumin
Replies:7
:877
Latest by Mumin
28 Jan 24
D11 - Question 3
Could anyone advise re question 3 that states 'attach a draft copy of the order you are applying for'

Is there another Form to download for this or i ...
14 Jan 24, by Blueshies90
Latest 27 Jan 24 by Mumin
Replies:2
:243
Latest by Mumin
27 Jan 24
FINAL HEARING BUNDLES INDEX
Im in the process of getting the bundle together , but not 100% sure Ive put everything in the right order, in particular the S.25 statement. Will someone pleas ...
13 Jan 24, by dd1232
Latest 27 Jan 24 by dd1232
Replies:3
:320
Latest by dd1232
27 Jan 24
Final Hearing & Mortgage payments
Hi, hoping for some guidance. I'm in the process of Divorce and Financial Order from my soon to be ex wife.
We have done the first hearing, a FDR which th ...
26 Jan 24, by IggyP
Latest 27 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:508
Latest by hadenoughnow
27 Jan 24
FORM E - 2 Financial Details Part 6 Income: Earned income from employment
Can I ask for some advice regarding FORM E - 2 Financial Details Part 6 Income: Earned income from employment

Where its state's
‘Net income for ...
24 Jan 24, by rps1969
Latest 26 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:244
Latest by hadenoughnow
26 Jan 24
Life Insurance
Does HSBC life insurance UK holds any value?do we need to disclose it to the court and the other party?Thank you ...
25 Jan 24, by Mumin
Latest 26 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:230
Latest by hadenoughnow
26 Jan 24
Barrister at Final Hearing
Greetings,

I am LIP /Respondent/Stay home parentI'm seeking insights from individuals who have experienced representing themselves in a final hearing. ...
22 Jan 24, by Mumin
Latest 24 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:4
:1113
Latest by hadenoughnow
24 Jan 24
5 year marriage and step children
Woman age 36, husband aged 60.
married in 2018, met in 2015, moved in 2016.
She was renting a good secure tenancy but moved into his property because he ...
08 Jan 24, by Chanmorgan
Latest 24 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:15
:1462
Latest by hadenoughnow
24 Jan 24
Removing my name from the deeds
I am divorced and have a 30% share in the former family home as part of the divorce settlement, while my ex-wife remains in the FFH and pays the mortgage. Hence ...
22 Jan 24, by Seamus1966!
Latest 22 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:279
Latest by hadenoughnow
22 Jan 24
Cohabitation after divorce
Hi all
my partner is divorced. Within her documents prior to the divorce it stated no cohabitation. She has been divorced six months and we have moved in to ...
21 Jan 24, by Stuart79
Latest 22 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:552
Latest by hadenoughnow
22 Jan 24
Pension share
Hi Everyone.
Divorce was done nearly three years ago.
very messy, but moving on with my life.
Ex essentially evicted me from my own house, did eve ...
18 Jan 24, by Try again
Latest 19 Jan 24 by Try again
Replies:4
:601
Latest by Try again
19 Jan 24
New partner but not cohabiting (for me)
So I seperated from my ex around 2 years ago,we have a joint mortage and around £90k equity ,I met someone around a year ago, we are still together but not coh ...
17 Jan 24, by Carhartt123
Latest 18 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:291
Latest by hadenoughnow
18 Jan 24
Divorce
Hello

looking for advice about financial settlement from Divorce or most importantly best outcome for me re house

Been living together for 20 ...
18 Jan 24, by SPRINGButterfly
Latest 18 Jan 24 by WYSPECIAL
Replies:1
:303
Latest by WYSPECIAL
18 Jan 24
Joint valuation by a surveyor
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am now acting for myself and have until noon tomorrow to 'give additions to the instructions to the valuer you want inc ...
15 Jan 24, by Koala1234
Latest 17 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:3
:285
Latest by hadenoughnow
17 Jan 24
Applicants questionnaire
Hi,
I've been separated from ex wife for over 6 years & divorced 1year. Just sorting financials out now & her solicitor has asked how many holidays ...
15 Jan 24, by Villians82
Latest 16 Jan 24 by hadenoughnow
Replies:1
:334
Latest by hadenoughnow
16 Jan 24

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