Judge approval

The net effect of the order should have been considered. It is true though that the spectrum of fairness can be very wide.

Unfortunately if you were not represented at the second hearing you may not have been in a position to present your objections effectively. This seems to have been done at the original FH where you had a barrister. Clearly the other side were able to convince the judge. It does seem odd that there was apparently no overview of a schedule of assets and liabilities as well as needs.

Having said that, the judge was dealing with a Consent Order that you had signed. Presumably you had the opportunity to seek legal advice ahead of the Notice hearing?? If you did not I am not sure that negates the fact that you signed the agreement.

It really is very hard for us to comment. I am afraid if there is no remedy in law - and you seem to have consulted lawyers post hearing - the best advice is to live with it and move on. Sorry if that's not what you want to hear.

Hadenoughnow