Clean Break in divorce

Jnnt

Hi, does anyone know please.. what the process is for obtaining a ‘clean break’ during divorce. I’ve sent off for decree nisi, I’m not certain of terminology have seen ‘clean break’ financial order, consent order, - just want to make sure there can be no claims against my pension and house in future - it was a short marriage Dec ‘15. I’m hoping not to have to use a solicitor or at least pay the minimum.
Have seen something on web called ‘divorce on line’ (but I can’t post link) - they charge £199 for this clean break thing/order has anyone ever used them / are they legit?
Thanks in advance

Tom99

You can draft your own consent order you don't need to pay anyone other than the Court fees.
There are a number of website which will 'help' you for a fee.This lot seem to charge £10.80 for a set of blank documents.
https://www.netlawman.co.uk/ia/application-for-consent-order
And another for £22:
https://www.advicenow.org.uk/guides/how-apply-financial-order-without-help-lawyer

MovingForwards

Pop over to wikivorce, they are very helpful and have loads of info!

unholyangel

Did you select the option on the form when filing for divorce that you wanted a financial order to be made?

Is your ex in agreement over the clean break (i'm assuming there are no children)?

Jnnt

Thank all of you - he is in agreement yes, my children are from previous relationship this is my second marriage

Jnnt

Sorry - no I didn’t select the option for the financial order. Will that be a problem now do you think ?

unholyangel

Jnnt wrote: »

Sorry - no I didn’t select the option for the financial order. Will that be a problem now do you think ?

Not a problem as such. Just its a good idea to do them together as divorce ends your marriage, but not your financial commitment to each other and not doing so might effect what assets/debts can be considered in any financial order.

If he's in agreement though it should make everything a lot smoother & cheaper! You can agree between yourselves, then get a solicitor to draft & each get independent legal advice before signing to increase the chances of the courts upholding it - they are free to vary it but they're generally only interested in making sure one party isn't being taken advantage of rather than making you take something you don't want.

kimplus8

I have used divorce online for my consent order and they are very good. myself and my ex hb just submitted our financial details and they drafted the order for us, then I just paid the court fee over the phone directly to the court. just waiting for a judge to approve the order and we are done.