"consentorders" posts

Dividing farms and land

Dividing farms and land during a divorce can be complicated. It’s important to get advice from a legal professional who understands these complexities, while also considering emotional factors like sentimental attachment and the challenges of a relationship ending.

Can AI write my consent order?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a bigger part of everyday life. But is it advanced enough to write a consent order?

Buying out a partner in a divorce or separation

Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in a person's life, both emotionally and financially. Among the many decisions you'll need to make is what to do with the family home. If you're considering buying out your partner, this guide will walk you through the process, step-by-step, to help you make informed decisions and confidently navigate the complexities.

What is a cohabitation agreement?

A cohabitation agreement (also called a ‘living together agreement’) records arrangements between a couple (or more people if cohabiting) who are living together.

How to create a budget after divorce or separation

Like many things in life, the key to successfully getting back on your feet in the event of a divorce or separation is preparation and planning. Because everyone views partnership in different ways, and everyone views money in different ways.

A step-by-step guide to same-sex divorce

Same-sex marriage has been legally recognised in the UK since July 2013. Before this, same-sex couples could enter into a civil partnership rather than a marriage.

What is a divorce financial agreement?

If you decide to separate from your partner, you will need to agree how to divide your money and property. In this blog, we explore what a divorce financial agreement is and how to get one.

Do you have to get a consent order for child arrangements?

In this blog, we will discuss the different options available and things some legal topics which might cause confusion (ie. the ‘no-order principle’).

Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2024 has been announced today

In this blog, we look at the Budget's impact on divorce, separation and dividing money and property as part of a separation.

Guide to dividing property after divorce

For separating couples who are also homeowners, dividing their property tends to be one of their biggest priorities when making financial arrangements.

Government court fees to increase in 2024

Following government consultations on January 26th and April 2nd, it’s been announced that some court fees are set to rise 10% in 2024.

Family mediation: what you need to know

What is family mediation? Family mediation is an alternative form of dispute resolution (ADR) following a relationship breakdown. Read this guide to find out more.

Can I draft my own consent order?

The benefits of having your agreement drafted by a neutral drafting service, such as amicable, is that it’s more cost-effective than using separate solicitors, and we won’t pick apart your agreement or create unnecessary conflict.

Property and divorce with Zoopla - The Divorce Podcast

Kate is joined by Daniel Copley from Zoopla and Shreepali Chauhan-Tufail from amicable to talk about property and divorce.

Can you divorce without a consent order?

Yes, but there are many reasons why you should consider getting one. In this blog, we’ll explore what a consent order is, why they are a good idea and the best time to get one...

Is 50/50 fair when dividing money and property?

In short, it depends. There's no defined formula for splitting money and property when you separate, and there are many factors that impact whether or not your agreement is 'fair' and in what context.

Is 50/50 fair? Fairness, finances and divorce with Joshua Rozenberg and David Hodson

Kate is joined by Joshua Rozenberg and David Hodson to discuss whether 50/50 is a fair way to divide money and property during a divorce or separation.

What is a Separation Agreement and when do you need one?

Divorce can be an emotionally challenging process with significant legal and financial consequences. Knowing when to divide any money, property and other assets/debts, as well as the legal mechanism for doing this, can be confusing [...]

Changes to the rules around CGT and the impact on separating couples

The government has announced changes to the rules around Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the Spring Finance Bill 2023. In this blog, we'll look at how these changes impact divorcing and separating couples.

Why should you budget for your divorce process?

We know that getting divorced is not an easy or cheap process for most. It's an emotional journey with legal and financial consequences. Usually, you're dividing two households in two and having to rehouse yourselves elsewhere, which is an expensive process in itself. We have lots of tips on this in our podcast episode with HyperJar. So if you're looking to save money, choosing the cheapest divorce process is tempting. Below, we look at reasons and situations why you might choose to spend more on professional help for your divorce.

Guide to navigating gov.uk when dividing your money and property

Since the introduction of ‘no-fault divorce’ more people than ever are starting their divorce on the government website. It’s simple to kick off a divorce yourself but when it comes to sorting out your money and property things can quickly become baffling, especially as the instructions and the language on gov.uk are unclear, complicated and confusing.

Applied for your conditional order? Here’s the next steps

If you or your spouse have applied to end your ‘legal marriage’ through a no-fault divorce, you’ll be emailed to say you can apply for your conditional order 20 weeks after the application was made and the divorce issued (i.e., the ‘reflection’ period).

How will the government's Autumn Statement 2022 impact separating couples?

Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement 2022 set out a raft of policies aimed at both stabilising the economy and dealing with inflation and the cost of living crisis. If you are divorcing or separating, the statement presents new challenges for you and your family, at a tough time when you are already dealing with the emotional and financial trauma of the break-up of your marriage.

What is a kitchen table agreement?

If you decide to separate or divorce, you will need to agree on how you divide your finances. This includes any money, property, debt, or pensions. There are many ways to reach an agreement over how to divide your money and property...

What is a clean break order?

When you get married, you become financially tied to your partner. If you divorce your partner, it might surprise you to learn that this doesn’t automatically end your financial relationship with them...

Rupert and Jerry – an amicable divorce?

It is being reported that Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall are to divorce. Neither are strangers to the process. We believe that divorce doesn’t have to be conducted from heavily lawyered silos, even for the super-rich, who just like the rest of us will not want to see their wealth being syphoned off by hungry lawyers.

How much does a divorce cost in England and Wales? (2024) – Step-by-step guide on how to keep the cost down

Divorce has a reputation for being expensive, but fees don’t have to rise through the roof. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to keep the costs down […]

Divorce financial settlement guide

The financial side of divorce and legalising what has been agreed is often called a divorce financial settlement.

A complete guide to divorce and financial disclosure

We have outlined below when financial disclosure might be required, as well as the types of financial disclosure and where this sits within the divorce process.

Is it a gift or is it a loan?

A frequent question that comes up with our customers, is whether a sum of money given by a parent to the couple, or one of them in particular, is a gift or loan. Clarity on this matter has been somewhat reached through the judgment passed by HHJ Edward Hess on the 10th of February 2022 with regards to the case, P v Q.

Divorce and debt (England and Wales)

You, like many, might be wondering ‘what happens to debt in divorce?’. Debt refers to a sum of money that is owed or due to another individual or institution. There are many different types of debt and it might surprise you to know that debt is included when you come to look at your divorce financial settlement.

The complete guide to divorce and pensions

If you have decided to divorce or dissolve your civil partnership, you and your ex need to decide how to separate and if applicable, share your financial assets. The first step is to provide each other with full details of [...]

What is a pension sharing order? – the complete guide

A pension sharing order will require one former spouse’s pension provider to give some, or all, of the funds in that pension plan to their ex (the ‘recipient’). A pension sharing order can be made in respect of a pension either before or after it is in payment. Find out more...

What is a Mesher Order in divorce?

A Mesher Order forms part of your consent (financial) order and allows you to postpone the sale of the family home until your children have completed their secondary education (sometimes extended to cover their university education). Crucially...

Establishing a new relationship with money after divorce

Reaching a fair financial settlement often takes centre stage during a divorce or separation and is key in achieving an amicable divorce. For many, a divorce marks not only a change in financial circumstances, but the start of establishing a new relationship with money.

What happens if a consent order is breached?

A consent order (sometimes called a financial order) will legalise the financial arrangements you have made with your ex when you divorce / end your civil partnership. It’s also the document that will end financial claims against each other in the future. A consent order is a safety net that protects you both so that one person can’t change their mind in the future. The courts will not check up on you to see if you are both upholding what is stated but you can ask the court for help if one person breaks the agreements documented in the consent order.

How to get a consent order online

Ending your marriage or civil partnership is one legal process and ending your financial ties is completely different legal process. The legal process of severing your financial ties is called a consent order or financial order. This blog will explain how to get a consent order online.

Divorce, Separation & Dissolution terms explained

There can be a lot of new and confusing terminology to get to grips with when you separate divorce or dissolve your civil partnership. In this blog we have set out some of the commonly confused terms in everyday language and when they may be applicable to your situation.

Divorce and property – everything you need to know in three easy steps

A big consideration when you divorce or separate is how to sort out any property you own. Every separation is different, but the tips below are a good place to start and will hopefully save you time, money and hassle.

amicable’s guide to financial separation when you divorce or legally separate in England and Wales

Considering the principles for financial separation of your divorce, before you get bogged down in the detail can save you time, energy and money […]

Is 50/50 always fair in a divorce settlement? – Our guide to splitting assets during or after divorce

In divorce splitting assets (as well as debts) can feel overwhelming. However, a few simple steps can [...]

What’s the difference between legal separation and divorce?

Many people ask us ‘what’s the difference between separation and divorce?’. Confusingly a legal separation (judicial separation) is different to a Separation Agreement, and both are different to a divorce. […]

What is a consent order?

A consent order is a legally binding document that sets out the financial arrangements you and your ex have agreed on. It details how you’re going to split any assets, debts, pension, and income you […]

What is a financial order on divorce?

A lot of people believe that just getting divorced will end any financial relationship they have – but this isn’t true. To untie yourself financially from each other, you will need […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Financial Settlement

If you're negotiating your financial settlement as part of your divorce or separation as well as dealing with Coronavirus (COVID-19), then the anxiety levels can start to feel overwhelming. But don't worry, we are here to help, and have put together some FAQ's and advice to support you.