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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.

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Consent Order Wording Hello Hoping someone can tell me if the wording is correct in my consent order as it reads backwards to me! I am the applicant and my husband ... 03 May 18, by anon1981 Latest 26 May 18 by Under60	Replies:3 :908	Latest by Under60 26 May 18
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Ex FORGED SOME DOCUMENTS Hi I'm doing a DIY divorce due to lack of fund to hire a solicitor. During the FDR hearing, the judge cautioned that any indication that I had a pr ... 19 Sep 16, by NDWIKI Latest 26 Sep 16 by NDWIKI 1 2	Replies:10 :1326	Latest by NDWIKI 26 Sep 16
Consent order not approved. I have been awarded pro bono assistance regarding my consent order. I would like to know if there is a technical/legal term for when you are given incorrect ad ... 20 Sep 16, by Jane2014 Latest 23 Sep 16 by LittleMrMike	Replies:2 :735	Latest by LittleMrMike 23 Sep 16
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Mediation In the middle of filling out the dreaded E form...when it is completed do i give it to my solicitor? Is there a time limit on how long it should take to comple ... 01 Jun 16, by movingon6	Replies:0 :486
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Entitlement I, Can anyone advise me please?. I did not attend court in February due unable to pay for solicitors as I was unemployed. Therefore judge ruled every ... 17 Mar 16, by Treacle73 Latest 17 Mar 16 by .Charles	Replies:1 :615	Latest by .Charles 17 Mar 16
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when and when not to reply to a solicitor I get letters from my ex solicitor regarding settlememnt of finances as well as a whole host of matters which are unrelated. I feel compelled to reply, ... 03 Sep 15, by TurboB Latest 03 Sep 15 by .Charles	Replies:1 :531	Latest by .Charles 03 Sep 15
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