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Financial Settlement & Remedy

Sorting out money and property is often the hardest part of a separation, and the part that matters most for your future. We help you reach a fair financial settlement, put it into a court order that protects you, and take it to a hearing only if we have to.

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A financial settlement that actually holds

A divorce ends the marriage, but it does not on its own decide what happens to your home, savings, pensions, or income. Those are dealt with separately, and an informal agreement is not binding until it is approved by the court. Without a financial order, a former spouse can come back and make a claim years later.

We help you reach a settlement that is fair and realistic, then make it watertight. Where agreement is possible we keep things constructive and out of court. Where it is not, we are ready to put your case forward firmly. Choose the service closest to your situation below, or speak to us and we will point you to the right one.

Financial settlement and remedy services

Select the route that matches your situation.

Consent OrdersFor couples who have agreed a financial settlement and want it made into a binding court order.Learn moreContested Financial RemedyFor those who cannot agree, where the court is asked to decide how finances should be divided.Learn more

Compare your options at a glance

A short summary of each service above. Our fees are agreed in writing before any work begins. Home Office, court and other third-party fees are extra and listed on our price list.

ServiceKey pointFee
Consent OrdersWhat it doesIt makes your financial agreement legally binding and enforceable through the court.£1,200 – £1,800 + VAT
Contested Financial RemedyWhen it is forWhen you and your former spouse cannot agree how to divide your finances on divorce.£5,000 – £12,000 + VAT

Key facts

The main rules that apply to financial settlement & remedy, with the law or official source for each.

  • A divorce does not end financial claims between spouses. Only a court order, such as a consent order or a final order, does that.

    Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s 25

  • Before applying to court on Form A you will usually need to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM), unless an exemption applies, such as evidence of domestic abuse.

    Family Procedure Rules, Part 3

  • The court fee is £321 to start contested proceedings on Form A, or £62 to submit a consent order.

    GOV.UK, court fees

  • In contested cases both spouses must give full and frank financial disclosure, usually on Form E, before the first hearing.

    Family Procedure Rules, Part 9

Correct as at October 2026. Rules and fees can change at short notice, so we confirm what applies to you before any application is made. This is general information, not legal advice on your case.

Common questions

A consent order is a court order that makes the financial agreement reached by a divorcing couple legally binding. It sets out how property, savings, pensions and maintenance are dealt with. Once a judge approves it, the order can be enforced and the financial claims between you are brought to an end. Read more about consent orders →

Financial remedy proceedings are the court process for deciding how a divorcing couple's money, property and pensions are divided when they cannot agree. They run separately from the divorce, move through a set series of hearings, and end either in a settlement, which most do, or in a binding decision by a judge at a final hearing. Read more about contested financial remedy →

Yes, and it is strongly recommended. A final divorce order ends the marriage but not your financial ties. Without a consent order, your former spouse can still bring a financial claim against you in the future. It is best to put one in place without delay, even if the divorce itself is done. Read more about consent orders →

The FDR is a without prejudice hearing where the judge gives an honest view of the likely outcome to help you settle. It is the stage where most cases are resolved. Anything said is confidential and cannot be used later, and the FDR judge takes no further part if the case goes to a final hearing. Read more about contested financial remedy →

A clean break order is a type of consent order that ends all financial ties between you and your former spouse, with no ongoing maintenance. It protects your future earnings, inheritance, business and savings from any later claim. It suits couples who can settle everything now and want certainty and a fresh start. Read more about consent orders →

Most cases take around six to twelve months from start to finish. Straightforward cases where both people cooperate can be quicker, while complex cases involving businesses, several properties or disputed valuations can take longer. Settling early, often at the FDR, is usually the fastest and least expensive way to finish. Read more about contested financial remedy →

Not sure where your finances stand?

Every settlement turns on the detail, the home, pensions, savings, income, and what is fair in your circumstances. Tell us your situation and we will explain your options and the likely outcome clearly, with no obligation.

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  • Fixed feesAgreed in writing before we begin, so you are never surprised.
  • Plain-language supportEmail and phone help throughout, with no jargon.