Consent Order

Consent Orders/Clean Break Orders

The ending of a relationship often brings with it questions and uncertainties, particularly around the fair division of assets.

Our aim is to make this process as simple as possible, and part of this is helping you to understand what steps you need to take when going through a divorce. Coming to an agreement on how to split your assets is not always a simple process. It will involve a full audit of your assets (including property, pensions and savings), a review of any pre-existing arrangements from past relationships, and it might involve a lot of disagreements as to what qualifies as “fair”.

What is a Consent Order/Clean Break Order?

After both parties have agreed to the financial settlement, the next step is to draft a Consent Order (also known as a Separation Agreement or Clean Break Order).

Crucially, a Consent Order protects you if your ex-partner attempts to breach the agreed terms, as any breaches can be enforced by a judge and punishable by a fine or even prison time. This also protects you in the future, as changes to your income or even family dynamic (for instance, if you were to remarry) could otherwise result in a claim from your ex-partner. A Consent Order is therefore one of the most vital and final parts of your divorce arrangements, and that’s why it’s so important to get the help of a solicitor.

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How we can help

Higgins Miller are recognised as an outstanding family law firm, who will provide the professional experience and legal expertise needed when applying for a consent order.

It can take up to 10 weeks for the Consent Order to be approved by the court, although this will vary case by case. It’s also worth noting that Consent Orders are not just for marriages; they can be useful to unmarried couples who need to agree on how their financial assets will be divided.

At Higgins Miller not only do we have all the specialist legal qualifications and credentials you are looking for, but we also pride ourselves on our unique friendly and personal approach. This means that from our very first meeting, you will feel relaxed and reassured that you are obtaining the very best legal advice.

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If you would like to discuss a separation agreement or Consent Order proceedings with one of our specialist solicitors, then we can arrange an initial one-hour meeting in our Stockport offices for just £120 + VAT and we will provide you with a written report of our discussion together with our professional advice.

To arrange this fixed fee first appointment please call us at 0161 429 7251 or email [email protected]

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