What's Inside This Guide?
Our financial settlement guide covers:
- Assets and property How to divide your home, savings, and investments
- Pensions Understanding pension sharing and offsetting
- Debts Who's responsible for loans and credit cards
- Maintenance payments Child maintenance and spousal support
- Full financial disclosure What information you need to share
- Making agreements legally binding Consent orders explained
Why Use This Guide?
Financial settlements can be complex and emotional. This guide helps you:
- Understand what needs to be divided and how
- Learn your options for reaching fair agreements
- Save thousands in court costs and legal fees
- Reach settlement faster through mediation
- Get clarity on pensions, property, and maintenance
How Financial Mediation Works
Financial mediation provides a structured process where both parties can discuss their finances openly with the support of a trained mediator. Sessions are conducted online via secure video call, making the process convenient and accessible.
Most couples reach a financial settlement in 3-5 sessions, producing a written summary that solicitors can make legally binding through a consent order.