Undefended divorce

HeadAboveWater

Well, yesterday went without a hitch *phew*

My partner paid for a 'full and final separation' when they first split. Is that something the same as the consent order?

browneyedbazzi

Your partner will be able to apply for the decree absolute but will have to wait an additional three months after the six weeks and a day from when the decree nisi was granted.

The direct gov website describes the whole process in a pretty easy to understand way that should allow anyone to get through an undefended divorce without needing a solicitor.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/Divorceseparationandrelationshipbreakdown/Endingamarriageorcivilpartnership/Gettingadivorce/DG_191978

HeadAboveWater

Aw thanks so much for the link Big help! Had been looking on that website but just couldn't find the info I needed. Thank you

NAR

HeadAboveWater wrote: »

Well, yesterday went without a hitch *phew*

Glad to hear! :T

My partner paid for a 'full and final separation' when they first split. Is that something the same as the consent order?

No the financial consent order is different and refers to the division of marital assets. If OH is using a solicitor he needs to get this kicked off immediately as it can take a few months for each sides "discovery," unless they have an amicable split already agreed.

HeadAboveWater

Thanks NAR.

I still don't get it! (Sorry if I'm being 'blonde' ) I thought the f&fs would be the same as the consent order as it included the sale of the house and stuff on it. Will have to get partner to speak to his solicitor to be sure to be sure...

edit: just checked with local CAB and they dunno what the difference is. or more precisely 'I am afraid I cannot find any explanation of these terms on our information system. If yu have a solicitor they should be able to explain them to you. I tried google but nothing there either.'

I can google myself thank you very much!! :rotfl:

HeadAboveWater

wannabe_sybil wrote: »

Unless she needs money

She seems to be an expert at fraud so shouldn't be needing anything :mad:

margaretclare

Filey wrote: »

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Easy peasy.

If you have any assets (and even if you don't) and wish to have a consent order thereby ensuring that if one of you wins Euromillions the other can't make a claim, there will be another form to fill in, but it's worth it. You never know what the future might hold.

This is called a 'clean break' divorce. Neither party can come on to the other at any date once the process is completed. Much better than the old idea of 'maintenance'.

HeadAboveWater

Will have to investigate and make sure it's all sorted. Thanks for your help

HeadAboveWater

Had a read through his full and final separation documents. From what I can get out of it, it's the same as the consent order. Neither person can have any claims now or in the future in regards to property, pensions, or anything financial. Debts are the persons own and other has nothing to do with them. An agreement was also made in ref to maintenance.

So I think we're good