Consent order preparation
A consent order turns a private financial agreement into a court-approved order. Without one, financial claims between spouses can remain open even after the divorce is final.
From
£250
per person · £500 total for both partners
HMCTS fees payable separately
Who this is for
- Couples who have agreed how to divide finances
- Cases without disputed pension or business valuations
Not suitable for
- Contested financial proceedings
- Complex international assets requiring specialist advice
Benefits
- Structured disclosure between both parties
- Structured drafting tools for the consent order
- Court-ready bundle prepared
The process
- 01
Financial disclosure
Both spouses complete a structured disclosure.
- 02
Agree the terms
Reach agreement using the negotiation tools.
- 03
Draft order
We prepare the draft consent order.
- 04
Independent solicitor referral
A independent solicitor reviews the drafting.
- 05
Sign
Both parties sign.
- 06
File with HMCTS
The court reviews and, if approved, seals the order.
You'll need
- Recent bank statements
- Pension valuations
- Property valuations
- List of debts
Timescale
Typically 4 - 12 weeks depending on how quickly both parties complete disclosure. HMCTS then reviews.
Price
£250 per person
£500 total for both partners
HMCTS fees payable separately
What's included
- Financial disclosure tools
- Draft consent order
- Independent solicitor referral
- Court bundle
What's not included
- HMCTS fee (currently £53)
- Contested financial hearings
Frequently asked questions
A financial agreement without a consent order is not automatically enforceable. If either party wants finality, a consent order is strongly recommended.
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