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I'm very confused by the process. Especially when i need to sort out my finances, I've read that I need to start sorting this out with the ex immediately and also around half way through??
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How does divorce work?
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Hi Penny,
Thank you for your question.
When it comes to finances and divorce, it can all be quite confusing.
The first thing to note is that it’s a good idea to have your financial information in order so that when it comes to the point you need to formalise this in a consent order, you have it with you. Especially if you’re looking to divide your pensions, as pension providers can take a while to send you your Cash Equivalent Transfer Values (CETVs), which you will need during the process.
The second point is that you can only apply for your consent order after you have received your conditional order. Timescale wise, this is roughly around the halfway point if you are applying for a financial consent order. You can find out more about the full divorce process here.
If you’re looking to get help with any aspect of the divorce or separation process, including finances and child arrangements, I would recommend booking a free 15-minute call with one of our Divorce and Consent Order specialists here.
Best wishes, Oscar from amicable
My husband and I have separated since 2021. he has a substantial pension as a London firefighter and his father has just (19 May 2024) passed away leaving a house in excess of £350.00, in the UK. In Greece there is various properties a village house a 3 bed flat in Athens A rented out restaurant and some fields that are also rented. He is living with the person he chose to leave our marriage with, so am not sure if her earnings are counted We have 4 grown up children so they are not dependants. We have been amicable until the passing of his father whom i have looked after and lived with me in the home until he died. but now he is getting a little vocal and controlling as he knows i literally have nothing. I am an administrator in a school so have a tiny pension. for the first 5 years of our youngest daughter i gave up work to look after her as managing 4 children and a husband who did shift work and private jobs on his days off was a little difficult for all, so we agreed as his career was just starting and establishing I would stay home.
Please can you tell me what my entitlements are in all of this