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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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Greenbar
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24 Feb 25 #525110 by Greenbar

Topic started by Greenbar

Could anyone clarify which solicitor is responsible for competently drafting a contested Consent Order? Is it my solicitor, as I was the applicant for the financial order,or is it that both solicitors are responsible for competently drafting an order and ensuring the relevant terms are included . My solicitor advises neither solicitor noticed the problem when completing the consent order. This has caused a lot of ongoing problems.

.Charles
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25 Feb 25 #525219 by .Charles

Reply from .Charles

Generally if a party makes an offer which is accepted, they would normally have a draft order to encapsulate that settlement. The parties can then fine tune the order.

It sounds like there is more to it though as a consent order is by its very definition uncontested. What seems to be the problem that makes it contested?

Charles

Greenbar
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25 Feb 25 #525221 by Greenbar

Reply from Greenbar

well I filed for court as he would not agree to anything - but did so standing outside the Judges room at court - so I suppose it was contested then converted to a consent order on the day of court hearing

Greenbar
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25 Feb 25 #525222 by Greenbar

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and thank you so much for replying

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