What factors does the court consider?

Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 lists the factors — including income, assets, needs, standard of living, ages, contributions, and the welfare of any children under 18.

Do I have to go to court?

No — most financial matters resolve by agreement, formalised in a consent order. Court proceedings are usually a last resort or where disclosure is disputed.

Is my pension included?

Yes. Pensions are a matrimonial asset. Options include pension sharing orders, pension attachment and offsetting.

What is a clean break?

An order that severs financial ties so neither party can make future financial claims against the other. Often preferred where practical.

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Financial Remedies Support

Form E preparation and support with financial settlement negotiation.

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Overview

How we help

Divorce ends the marriage; financial remedy proceedings resolve the money. We help you prepare Form E financial disclosure, understand your position and support you through negotiation, mediation or, where necessary, preparation for a financial remedy application.

Who this is for: Separating spouses or civil partners who need help understanding, presenting or resolving the financial aspects of a divorce or dissolution.

What is included

Explaining the section 25 factors the court considers
Form E financial disclosure preparation
Schedule of assets and asset valuations
Pension sharing and offsetting overview
Draft settlement proposals and open offers
Consent order drafting where an agreement is reached

Process

How the process works

01
Position assessment
We help you understand realistic outcomes based on the section 25 factors and case-law principles.
02
Full disclosure
We help you prepare Form E and organise the supporting financial documents.
03
Negotiation
We support you through direct negotiation or mediation, drafting proposals as needed.
04
Consent or FR application
We help you formalise an agreement in a consent order, or prepare Form A if court proceedings are required.

When we help

Common situations we help with

Every matter is different, but the following situations come up frequently. If any of these sound like yours, we can help.

You need help preparing Form E financial disclosure
You have reached an agreement and need a consent order
You are considering applying for financial remedies
You need to understand pension sharing options
You want a realistic assessment of a likely outcome before negotiating

Frequently asked

Common questions

What factors does the court consider?: Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 lists the factors — including income, assets, needs, standard of living, ages, contributions, and the welfare of any children under 18.
Do I have to go to court?: No — most financial matters resolve by agreement, formalised in a consent order. Court proceedings are usually a last resort or where disclosure is disputed.
Is my pension included?: Yes. Pensions are a matrimonial asset. Options include pension sharing orders, pension attachment and offsetting.
What is a clean break?: An order that severs financial ties so neither party can make future financial claims against the other. Often preferred where practical.

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