Who it's for
- Married people in England or Wales who are divorcing and need to sort out finances
- People whose spouse is not engaging with financial disclosure
- Anyone with complex assets, pensions or businesses should take legal advice
What's included
- Part 1 — The divorce and financial remedy process: applying for divorce, MIAM, financial disclosure (Form E), Form A and the court hearings
- What the court can order about the matrimonial home, and the section 25 factors
- What happens if your spouse does not engage — court powers and enforcement, and occupation orders
- Free and low-cost legal help
- Letter 1 — request for voluntary financial disclosure
- Letter 2 — without prejudice settlement offer
- Letter 3 — request about the matrimonial home (sale, buy-out or mediation)
Save with a bundle: get this plus 2 more documents in the Family Law Complete bundle for £34.99.
Buy the bundle — £34.99 →Key points covered
- Divorce and the financial settlement are separate processes
- A MIAM is normally required before applying to court for a financial order, with exemptions
- Full and frank financial disclosure is required
- An agreed settlement is made binding by a consent order approved by the court
- The court considers the section 25 factors, with children's welfare first
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Questions
Does this pack get me divorced?
No. You apply for the divorce itself online at GOV.UK. This pack deals with the financial side.
Is an agreement between us legally binding?
To be binding, a financial settlement on divorce should be made into a consent order approved by the court. Letter 2 proposes instructing solicitors to draft one.
Is it for unmarried couples?
No. It is written for married couples. Unmarried couples should look at the Separation Agreement or Declaration of Trust.
Is it in the Family Law Complete bundle?
Yes, with the Separation Agreement and Cohabitation Agreement.
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