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At Blackfriars Law, we provide expert legal advice on consent orders to ensure that any financial agreement reached during a divorce or separation is legally binding and enforceable. If you’ve come to a mutual financial agreement with your former partner, a consent order offers essential protection by formalising those terms through the court.
Without a consent order, informal financial arrangements can be reopened in the future, even years after your divorce has been finalised. Our Birmingham-based family law solicitors can help you avoid that risk with clear, cost-effective legal guidance.
A consent order is a legal document that confirms how assets, property, pensions, debts and other financial matters will be divided following divorce. It is drafted once both parties have agreed on the financial arrangements, and must be approved by a judge to become legally binding. We explain what a consent order is in greater detail in our blog.
Even in amicable divorces, a consent order is vital. It offers clarity, closure, and legal certainty, preventing either party from making future claims.
We help clients formalise agreements covering:
Once approved, a consent order has the same legal status as a court order made after contested proceedings, without the time, stress or cost of going to court.
No. In most cases, consent orders are submitted to the court on paper and approved without the need for a hearing. The judge’s role is to ensure the agreement is fair and reasonable based on both parties’ financial circumstances.
Our role is to draft the consent order clearly and accurately, along with the supporting financial statement (Form D81), so it has the best chance of being approved without delay. We’ll guide you through every step, ensuring nothing is overlooked and your agreement is properly protected.
Although you can agree terms privately, the legal drafting of a Consent Order should always be done by a solicitor. Mistakes or vague wording can lead to confusion – or worse, allow future claims to be made.
At Blackfriars Law, we:
If your situation is more complex, such as involving international assets, business interests or pensions, we’ll provide tailored advice and help you reach a secure resolution.
We believe in transparency, especially during what can already be a stressful time. That’s why we offer fixed-fee services for consent orders in straightforward cases, so you know exactly what to expect in terms of cost.
With Blackfriars Law, you get the reassurance of professional support and the protection of a legally binding financial settlement, without unnecessary legal costs.
A clean break means that no further financial claims can be made by either party once the order is approved. It’s often included in a consent order when appropriate (e.g. no spousal maintenance, no future claims on property or pensions).
Generally, consent orders are final. However, in rare cases they can be challenged. For example, if one party failed to disclose assets or there has been a significant and unforeseen change in circumstances shortly after the order was made.
If you’ve reached a financial agreement with your former partner and want to make it official, speak to our family law solicitors today. We’ll walk you through your options and take care of the legal drafting, so you can focus on the next chapter of your life.
Contact Blackfriars Law now to book your initial consultation.
