Financial Consent Order Solicitors
What is a Financial Consent Order?
A Financial Consent Order is a legally binding agreement approved by the court that sets out how financial matters will be resolved following a divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership. It confirms the financial arrangements agreed between you and your former partner and ensures that these terms are enforceable by law. Once the court approves, the Consent Order provides financial clarity and prevents future claims between the parties.
At Kayson Solicitors, we offer a professional, fixed-fee service to handle your Consent Order from start to finish — providing certainty, transparency, and peace of mind.
Why Do You Need a Financial Consent Order?
Even if you and your ex-partner have agreed on how to divide your finances, informal or verbal agreements are not legally binding. Without a Financial Consent Order:
- Your former partner may make further financial claims against you in the future
- Any agreement you’ve reached can be challenged or disregarded
- You may be left financially exposed to changes in circumstances
With a court-approved Consent Order, your financial settlement is finalised, legally enforceable, and protected against future disputes.
When Can You Apply for a Financial Consent Order?
You can apply for a Financial Consent Order once your divorce reaches the Conditional Order stage (previously known as the Decree Nisi). You don’t have to wait until the Final Order (Decree Absolute), but the Consent Order will only become effective after the Final Order has been granted.
The key steps are:
- Initiate divorce proceedings and obtain the Conditional Order
- Agree on the division of finances with your ex-partner
- Instruct Kayson Solicitors to draft and file the Consent Order
- The court reviews and approves the agreement, making it legally binding
What Can a Financial Consent Order Include?
A Consent Order can formalise the division of a wide range of financial matters, including:
- Sale or transfer of the family home or other properties
- Division of savings, investments, and bank accounts
- Pensions and retirement benefits
- Spousal or child maintenance arrangements
- Debts and financial liabilities
- Business interests or assets
- A Clean Break clause (to prevent future financial claims)
What is a Clean Break?
A Clean Break clause in a Financial Consent Order severs all financial ties between you and your ex-partner once the agreement has been carried out. This means neither of you can make future financial claims against the other, even years later.
This is especially important if you wish to protect any future income, property, or inheritance from being claimed by your former spouse.
What is the Process?
At Kayson Solicitors, we manage the entire process of obtaining a Financial Consent Order efficiently and professionally:
- Agreement – You and your ex-partner reach a financial agreement.
- Drafting – We draft the Consent Order and required court forms, including the Statement of Information (Form D81).
- Signing – Both parties sign the documents to confirm agreement.
- Filing – We submit the signed documents to the family court.
- Court Review – A judge reviews the order. If satisfied, the court seals the order, making it legally binding.
In most cases, no court appearance is necessary.
How Long Does It Take?
Once submitted, a Financial Consent Order generally takes 6 to 12 weeks to be reviewed and approved by the court. We ensure that all paperwork is correctly prepared and submitted to help avoid delays and speed up the process.
How Kayson Solicitors Can Help
At Kayson Solicitors, we understand that finalising your financial settlement is vital in securing your future. Our experienced family law solicitors offer a fixed-fee service for drafting and managing Financial Consent Orders — so you know exactly what to expect, with no hidden costs.
We will:
- Review your agreement and provide guidance
- Prepare all required legal documentation
- Manage all correspondence with the court
- Keep you informed throughout the process
- Ensure your financial settlement is legally binding and enforceable
To get started with your Financial Consent Order, contact our friendly and professional team at Kayson Solicitors today.
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