Clean break order

Pip_cas1

Whats the cheapest way to get a clean break order?

MyRealNameToo

Write the consent order, fill in form D81and submit it and pay the £58 fee.

Of cause this can end up being very expensive if you poorly draft the order and it doesnt have the legal effect you hoped for and hence most will not do it the cheapest way and get a professional to draft it

RAS

Draft it jointly with your ex. Pay for a solicitor make sure there are no hidden messes, that it deals with all circumstances and to ensure that it's framed using the right terms. Submit.

We've seen some appalling outcomes from saving legal fees on these. The lady who ranted because she couldn't get hubbie off the mortgage despite paying him some equity? Her DIY job ignored the overseas property bought during the marriage that he owned outright and his massive pension fund. She'd actually left the house to her kids in her will despite it being joint ownership. Appears that lawyer hadn't asked enough questions either.

jackieblack

We first agreed everything between us, then found local solicitor who would write everything up in legalese and submit it for a fixed fee. I got a free half hour appointment to discuss details with him first. Ex had a free half hour appointment with a different solicitor in order to satisfy the court that he had taken advice and been advised on his entitlement.

Albermarle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065017#Comment_82065017

I would guess that even with an amicable split, most people could not really agree everything between them. If for no other reason than a general lack of understanding about money matters, especially pensions.

In these cases I would assume the solicitor would still have to suggest some changes to any initial agreement.

jackieblack

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065197#Comment_82065197

No not really, we had discussed it over some months and I think we had considered everything relevant - I suppose our financial situation was quite simple compared to some.

Albermarle

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065209#Comment_82065209

I was not actually referring to you, I am sure you had it all sorted out. I was just making a general comment about the level of financial knowledge needed, which seems to be absent in large parts of the population.

jackieblack

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82065214#Comment_82065214

It's a fair point

VyEu

Unless you know how to actually draft a consent order, you need legal help. You ex can act in person if she doesn't want her own lawyer. There's also the d81 (statement of financial information) which needs completing.

Note this is the consent order route. If ex doesn't agree a clean break (don't forget the pensions!) then it's a different ballgame