Separation agreement
A separation agreement records how a couple will manage finances, property and living arrangements when they separate. It is not the same as a divorce and does not itself end the marriage.
From
£250
per person · £500 total for both partners
HMCTS fees payable separately
Who this is for
- Couples not yet ready to divorce
- Couples separated for less than one year
- Couples wanting a written record of their arrangements
Not suitable for
- Cases needing enforcement against a party's will
- Situations that require a court order to be effective
Benefits
- Written record of what has been agreed
- Persuasive evidence in later proceedings
- Structured template
The process
- 01
Financial position
Both parties record assets and income.
- 02
Agree arrangements
Property, debts, day-to-day living.
- 03
Draft
Agreement prepared.
- 04
Review
Independent solicitor referral available.
- 05
Sign
Both parties sign.
You'll need
- Financial information
- Details of the property
Timescale
1 - 4 weeks.
Price
£250 per person
£500 total for both partners
HMCTS fees payable separately
What's included
- Structured agreement
- Independent solicitor referral
What's not included
- Divorce application
- Court orders
Frequently asked questions
It is a contract between the parties and is generally persuasive in later proceedings, but a court is not strictly bound by it. A consent order made during divorce is stronger.
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