Financial consent order

A financial consent order records the agreed division of assets, income, pensions and debts, and is approved by the court.

From
£250
per person · £500 total for both partners

HMCTS fees payable separately

Who this is for

  • Divorcing couples who have agreed a settlement
  • Cases suitable for court approval on paper

Not suitable for

  • Contested financial disputes
  • Cases involving urgent enforcement

Benefits

  • Turns a private agreement into an enforceable order
  • Solicitor drafting review
  • Clear structured disclosure

The process

  1. 01

    Disclose

    Both parties complete Form E - style disclosure.

  2. 02

    Negotiate

    Use the guided proposal tools.

  3. 03

    Draft

    Consent order prepared.

  4. 04

    Review

    You review the draft and can send it to an independent solicitor if you wish.

  5. 05

    Sign

    Both parties sign.

  6. 06

    File

    Submit to HMCTS with the £53 fee.

You'll need

  • Full financial disclosure
  • Pension CETVs
  • Property valuations

Timescale

6 - 12 weeks typically.

Price

£250 per person

£500 total for both partners

HMCTS fees payable separately

What's included

  • Disclosure
  • Drafting
  • Independent solicitor referral
  • Court bundle

What's not included

  • Court fees
  • Independent legal advice on strategy

Frequently asked questions

In most divorce and financial matters a single solicitor cannot advise both parties because their interests may conflict. Where CalmSplit includes professional review, we are careful to explain who the solicitor is acting for and when independent advice is required.

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