At AFG LAW we have been helping people secure financial settlements on divorce for years. Our specialist family solicitors are members of Resolution and understand the importance of trying to reach an agreement in an amicable way whilst saving time, money and emotional stress.
If you have reached an agreement with your spouse or civil partner, whether through discussions, mediation or negotiation, our divorce solicitors can help turn it into a legally binding document so you have protection for the future.
What is a financial consent order?
A financial consent order is an order made by the court and turns any financial agreement that you have reached into legally binding order for you both. It is a legal document that confirms how you’ve agreed you’re going to divide pensions, property, savings and investments. It can also include arrangements for maintenance payments including child maintenance
Do I need a financial consent order?
It is usually sensible to have an order formalising any agreement you may have reached to offer certainty and protection for the future. It allows you to have certainty that no further claims could be made and, if your ex spouse defaults on the order, you can take action to enforce the order
Can I do my own financial consent order?
Yes, but it is a complicated process with massive implications if it is not correct. Once a consent order has been made it is very difficult to change the agreement set out in the financial consent order.
Our specialist finance solicitors can add value by making sure the agreement reached would be considered fair by a judge prior to an application is made for a financial consent order. The draft order, application and supporting documents must all be completed correctly and if they are not this can lead to delays. Our solicitors can take the stress out of this situation by drafting the documents for you, negotiating with your spouse about any changes, responding to the Court if queries are raised or changes are requested by a Judge and assist you with the enforcement of a consent order if there are difficulties with your other spouse complying.