Clear financial outcomes after separation
Practical, Binding Outcomes
If you need to sort out finances after separation, we help you reach a fair outcome — and, where relevant, make it legally binding. We advise on property, pensions, savings, debts, maintenance, business interests, and overseas assets. You don’t need to know which legal route applies. We’ll help you identify the right next step.
Who this service is for
Our financial services are suitable if you:
- Want clarity on what a fair outcome looks like in England & Wales
- Need support negotiating property, pensions, savings, debts, and maintenance
- Want a legally binding settlement so finances aren’t left open
- Need help where disclosure is incomplete or trust has broken down
- Have complex assets (business interests, multiple properties, overseas assets)
- Need a structured approach where court may be necessary
What you receive
What you receive depends on the route and level of support you choose, but typically includes:
- A clear assessment of the best route (agreement, order, or court)
- Strategy for negotiation and a sensible settlement approach
- Guidance on disclosure and what information is needed
- Drafting and paperwork where agreed
- Structured next steps so matters keep moving
- Court preparation and representation where required and agreed
Financial outcomes that work in real life
Finances after separation affect housing, stability, retirement, and day-to-day life — not just numbers on a page.
We regularly support clients balancing:
- Work and business demands
- Mortgages and affordability decisions
- Pensions and long-term security
- Childcare and family responsibilities
- Overseas property or cross-border issues
- Our focus is on what matters most to your future and avoiding unnecessary detours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually, yes. If you agree how to divide money and property, you generally need a Consent Order approved by the court to make the agreement legally binding.
You can usually submit a Consent Order after you have the Conditional Order. Many people choose to do this before the Final Order. We’ll explain the best timing for your situation.
Form E is the financial statement used in court-based applications for a financial order. It requires detailed financial disclosure.
We can advise on structured disclosure steps and, where necessary, the court route. Full and frank disclosure is central to financial order applications.
Cross-border factors can affect strategy and risk. Early advice helps identify jurisdiction issues and protect your position.
Important to know
- If you agree on finances, you usually need a Consent Order to make the agreement legally binding.
- Fixed or set-fee work covers the agreed scope only. If a matter becomes contested, further charges may apply.
- Court-based work is charged at hourly rates. We explain scope and costs before work begins.
What comes next
Depending on your situation, we may also discuss:
- Divorce (if you are also ending a marriage)
- Children (where housing, schooling, or childcare affects finances)
- Haq / culturally responsive support (where relevant)
We only raise what’s relevant to you.
