Consent Orders

A consent order makes your divorce settlement legally binding.

Without it, your ex could come back months or years later demanding more money – even if you had a “gentleman’s agreement.” We’ve seen it happen too many times.

With a properly drafted consent order:

• Your agreement becomes legally enforceable
• You’re protected from future financial claims
• Your pension, property, and assets are secure
• You have certainty about maintenance payments
• You can move on with your life knowing it’s settled

We offer fixed-fee packages starting from competitive rates. Your initial consultation is free, and we’ll give you an exact quote upfront based on your situation.

We’re experienced negotiators who know how to find solutions that work for both parties. If agreement isn’t possible, we can represent you in court proceedings.

DIY consent orders are often rejected by courts for poor drafting or missing information. The cost of getting it wrong far outweighs our fees. We’ve seen people spend thousands more fixing botched DIY attempts.

Without a consent order, your ex can make financial claims against you indefinitely – even decades later. It also means your agreement isn’t legally enforceable if they stop paying maintenance.

If you’ve agreed terms, we can usually get your consent order approved within 4-6 weeks. Negotiating new terms takes longer but we’ll give you realistic timescales.

Consent orders can include provisions for changing circumstances. We’ll discuss this during drafting to ensure you’re protected if your situation changes.

We can draft the consent order if you’ve both agreed terms, but we can only advise one party. Your ex should get independent legal advice to ensure the order is valid.

The consent order will specify exactly who gets what share of the property and when. We’ll make sure the property transfer is handled correctly.