End future financial claims after divorce.
Our Clean Break Order Service is for couples in England and Wales with few or no assets to divide who want a simple, low-cost way to close future financial claims after divorce.
Divorces.co.uk is an information website and is not a law firm. Our Clean Break Order Service is coming soon and will be for suitable simple clean break cases in England and Wales.
Find what you need quickly.
Check whether a simple clean break order fits, what the service includes, what it costs, how court approval works and when you may need a fuller financial consent order instead.
You have no property to split, no significant savings or pensions to share, and both people are financially independent.
This service is for closing future financial claims, not recording detailed asset transfers or a complex financial settlement.
If property, pensions, savings, debts or lump sums have been divided, a full financial consent order is usually the better route.
What is a clean break order?
A clean break order is a court-approved financial order that aims to end future financial claims between divorcing spouses.
It is most suitable where there is little or nothing to divide, both people are financially independent, and the main goal is to stop either person making financial claims later.
You both want a clean break
You are not asking the court to divide assets. You want financial claims dismissed so both people can move on separately.
The order is drafted
The clean break terms are written into the legal order documents needed for court approval.
You complete court information
The court usually needs a statement of information, known as Form D81, to help assess fairness.
The court approves it
A judge reviews the papers. If approved, the order is sealed and becomes legally binding.
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A quick, simple clean break order service.
This service is designed for simple clean break cases where there are few or no assets to divide and both people want future claims dismissed.
Simple clean break order
The legal clean break order documents are prepared for suitable straightforward cases.
Solicitor-created documents
The service will use appropriate legal drafting support so the order is prepared in the correct format.
Fast online process
The service is designed to be quick and fully online, with no court visit needed in most simple agreed cases.
Form D81 guidance
Clear guidance on the financial information the court needs to review the proposed clean break.
Simple court instructions
Straightforward guidance on how the clean break order documents are submitted to the court.
Route check prompts
Clear warnings where your situation looks more like a full consent order than a simple clean break.
How the clean break service works.
The process is built for simple cases. You answer the key questions, receive the clean break documents and follow clear court submission instructions.
Check it is simple
You confirm that there are no major assets to divide and that the clean break route appears suitable.
Provide the details
You provide the basic personal, divorce and financial information needed for the clean break documents.
Receive the documents
Your clean break order documents are prepared for you, with clear instructions on what to do next.
Submit to court
The documents are sent to the court with the court fee. A judge then reviews whether to approve the order.
Online Clean Break Order Service
The main option for people who want a simple, affordable way to close future financial claims after divorce without paying for a full financial consent order where it is not needed.
Clean break order costs, kept simple.
This service is intended to be a lower-cost option for simple clean break cases. The court fee is separate.
| Cost | What it covers | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Clean Break Order Service Divorces.co.uk service coming soon | Clean break order documents and simple court instructions for suitable straightforward cases. | Coming soon | Designed as a low-cost fixed-fee service for couples with few or no assets. |
| Court clean break order fee Paid to HMCTS | The court fee for an application by consent for a financial order. | £60 | Court fee is separate from any drafting, advice or service fee. |
| Full financial consent order More detailed financial agreement | Better where property, pensions, savings, debts, maintenance, transfers or lump sums need recording. | Separate | Use this if finances have been divided, even if the agreement was informal. |
| Solicitor advice Where fairness or risk needs checking | Legal advice on whether a clean break is fair or whether you should agree to the proposed terms. | Varies | Important if you are unsure about rights, fairness, pressure or hidden assets. |
The Online Clean Break Order Service is coming soon and pricing will be confirmed before launch. The court fee is currently £60 for an application by consent for a financial order, but fees can change.
How long does a clean break order take?
A simple clean break service can be quick to prepare, but the court approval still depends on the court timetable and whether the judge has any questions.
The court cannot approve a clean break order before conditional order, so the clean break needs to be timed around the divorce process.
Details collected
You provide the basic information needed for the clean break documents and court forms.
Documents prepared
The clean break order documents and instructions are prepared for a suitable simple case.
Documents submitted
The signed documents are sent to court with the court fee at the correct divorce stage.
Judge reviews the order
If the court is satisfied, the order is approved and sealed. If not, the court may ask questions.
Clean break order FAQs.
Clear answers for people who want a simple clean break after divorce.
Is this service for England and Wales only?
Yes. This page is about clean break orders in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different legal procedures.
Is a clean break order the same as a consent order?
A clean break order is a type of financial consent order. It is focused on dismissing future financial claims where the court considers that appropriate.
Do I need a clean break order if we have no assets?
You may still want one. Divorce ends the marriage, but it does not automatically dismiss future financial claims.
Can I use this if we sold a house and split the money?
Usually, a fuller financial consent order is more suitable because the division of the house proceeds should be recorded properly.
Does the court have to approve the order?
Yes. A judge reviews the draft order and financial information before deciding whether to approve it.
Is Divorces.co.uk a law firm?
No. Divorces.co.uk is an information website and is not a law firm. The planned service will require appropriate legal drafting support where needed.