The Court has issued your divorce application and 26 weeks has passed. You can now apply for the final order (previously the Decree Absolute) which will dissolve your marriage and conclude the process.
So, what’s stopping you?
Just make sure that you have sorted out the finances and have the benefit of a financial consent order before taking the final step. A consent order is a legal document that confirms your agreement with your ex-partner and which is approved by the Court. It explains how you’re going to divide up assets like:
- Pensions
- Property
- Savings
- Investments
Why do I need to do this before finishing the divorce process?
- If you remarry before financial matters have been resolved, you may struggle to resolve a fair settlement with your ex-partner, both now and in the future.
- If your ex-partner dies after the divorce process has been completed, but before you have the benefit of a financial order, you would not benefit under any pension benefits or state benefits that you are entitled to as a widow.
At Awdry Law our team of friendly and knowledgeable family law experts will work with you to ensure that your financial position is clear and transparent. We can advise you about what a fair settlement would be and will consider all aspects of the process with you.
- We will ensure that the terms of your financial settlement are fair, before you enter into a consent order
- We will draft your consent order application and explain the terms
- We can negotiate with your ex-partner over any changes needed
- Respond to any queries raised by the court
- Agree any variations with your ex partner
- Help you, if your ex partner breaches the consent order or accuses you of doing so
