Why my £20 Consent Order Guide is worth buying
post written by a retired family law solicitor advocate
You have agreed the divorce finances.
Brilliant.
But are they legally final?
That is the bit people miss.
A lot of people think that if they have agreed things with their ex, that is enough.
It is not.
A text message is not enough.
An email is not enough.
A signed agreement between you is not enough.
Even an agreement reached between solicitors is not the same as a sealed court order.
If you want financial finality after divorce, you need a proper consent order approved by the court.
That is why I created my £20 Consent Order Guide.
What The Guide Explains
The guide explains what a consent order actually is.
Why you need one.
What can happen if you do not get one.
When you can apply.
What documents you need.
How the order is structured.
And why the court does not simply rubber-stamp whatever you and your ex have agreed.
Because that is another thing people get wrong.
A judge still has to consider whether the order is fair.
So the paperwork needs to make sense.
The figures need to be clear.
The order needs to be properly drafted.
And the court needs enough information to understand the agreement.
What It Covers
The guide covers the key parts people often get wrong.
Draft consent orders.
Form D81.
The notice of application.
Pension sharing annexes.
Property clauses.
Lump sums.
Spousal maintenance.
Child maintenance.
Pension sharing.
Clean break clauses.
Dismissal of future claims.
Full and frank disclosure.
Business assets.
Common reasons courts reject consent orders.
And what to check before you send anything to court.
Why It Matters
The clean break is one of the most important parts of the order.
It is the clause that helps stop future claims.
No coming back years later because one person has inherited money.
Built a business.
Bought a house.
Or improved their financial position.
Without the right order, financial claims can remain open.
That is not a risk most people understand.
They think divorce ends everything.
It does not.
Divorce ends the marriage.
It does not automatically end the financial claims.
Why £20 Is Sensible
A consent order mistake can cost far more than £20.
If the court sends the order back, you lose time.
If the wording is vague, it may be hard to enforce.
If the clean break is missing, you may not have finality.
If pensions are dealt with incorrectly, you may create serious problems.
My guide is not a replacement for tailored legal advice.
But it helps you understand what you are doing before you file anything.
And that matters.
Final Thought
If you have agreed your divorce finances, do not assume you are protected.
Get the agreement turned into a proper consent order.
Understand what should be included.
Know what the court is looking for.
And do not send paperwork blindly.
My £20 Consent Order Guideis designed to make the process clearer, simpler and less intimidating.
Before you file anything, read the guide.
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