Legal advice on financial agreements in divorce
If you have gone through a divorce, you will need a Court order (consent order) to make your financial agreement legally binding.
If you have already exchanged full financial information and reached an agreement with your ex-spouse, we can prepare the document for you and help you obtain the order.
Need advice? Contact us to find out how we can help
What our clients say about us…
How our divorce solicitors can help you obtain a consent order
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Our services include:
- Taking your instructions on the agreement you have reached
- Advising you on the implications of obtaining the order
- Drafting the consent order and financial statement which the Court requires
- Sending the document to the Court and sending the final order to you
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If you haven’t reached an agreement with your ex-spouse we can:
- Disclose your financial details to your spouse and obtain their financial information
- Negotiate the agreement for you
- Attend any Court hearing on your behalf
If you would like to meet with one of our experienced family law solicitors to discuss a divorce consent order or a financial settlement, we offer fixed-fee appointment options depending on the level of advice you require.
For each option, one of our specialist divorce experts will meet you and give you a full assessment of your circumstances. The team will explain what your legal rights and options are, as well as what it may cost to take further legal advice. This is charged at:
- £300 + VAT – if you are meeting with one of our Partners or Legal Directors
- £250 + VAT – if you are meeting with one of our Senior Associates, Associates or Legal Executives
- £200 + VAT – if you are meeting with one of our Paralegals or Trainee Solicitors
Our expertise
At Nelsons, our experience ensures that we will give you specialist advice about your circumstances, as well as support you throughout the divorce process.
Our team of family solicitors includes:
- Resolution Accredited Specialists
- Law Society Family Panel & Advanced Family Panel members
- Law Society Children Panel Members
Our expertise in family law is also recognised by the independent directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
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"Nelsons Solicitors Limited has an experienced family and children law practice, and is noted for its strength in cases with an international element. The family team...regularly advises high-net-worth individuals on financial relief cases. Melanie Bridgen, who heads up the children team, is experienced in complex children proceedings; this includes matters concerning international relocation, parental alienation and non-accidental injuries."
The Legal 500
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“Accomplished practice noted for both matrimonial and childcare matters. Appropriately equipped to assist with public and private children law, including adoptions, child abductions and non-accidental injury cases. Active in high-value financial remedy matters, including those involving trusts, commercial assets and cross-border aspects.”
Chambers and Partners
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"Nelsons...is a leading firm in family law. They represent people from all walks of life and always give 110% to all of their cases. Their diversity is exceptional. Unlike other solicitors they are always on hand to speak by phone or email, night or day or weekend. They will take the most challenging pro bono cases to ensure that clients have the best representation and advocacy."
The Legal 500 2023
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"Midlands powerhouse Nelsons Solicitors Limited houses family law specialists in each of its three offices, led by Emma Davies (in Nottingham); Melanie Bridgen (Derby)...The firm is particularly recommended for its capabilities in dealing with international children law cases, a specialism of Bridgen, as well as, surrogacy, unravelling trusts, complex business arrangements and divorce. ‘Outstanding’ director Gayle Rowley has built up a specialisation in financial remedies and private children law."
The Legal 500 2023
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"Superb family law team, class A and the absolute go to in children law and financial relief on divorce. They far outweigh their competitors in every aspect. The people provide hands on support and client care from the outset concentrating on strategy and approach. Given their wealth of experience, they are financially competitive."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
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"Nelsons are an well-established and highly respected firm, deservedly so. They cover a number of disciplines with the utmost professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with and prominent in the local legal community."
Referee feedback provided to The Legal 500 2024
