Make your divorce financial agreement legally binding.
Our online consent order service is for couples in England and Wales who have agreed how to divide money, property, pensions or debts and want that agreement drafted properly, sent to court and approved by a judge.
Divorces.co.uk is an information website and is not a law firm. Our consent order service is coming soon and will be delivered through appropriate solicitor support for suitable England and Wales cases.
Find what you need quickly.
Start by checking whether a consent order is the right route, then see what the service includes, how the court process works, likely costs and what to do if you have not agreed finances yet.
You and your ex have agreed the financial settlement and want it turned into a court-approved order.
This is for making an agreed financial settlement legally binding after or during divorce in England and Wales.
If you have not agreed finances, you may need negotiation, mediation or solicitor advice before a consent order can be drafted.
What is a financial consent order?
A financial consent order is a court-approved document that records the financial agreement between you and your ex. Once approved, it can make the agreement legally binding.
It can cover things like the family home, savings, pensions, debts, maintenance and whether future financial claims should be dismissed.
You agree the finances
A consent order starts with agreement. You need to know what is happening with property, pensions, savings, debts or other finances.
A solicitor drafts the order
The agreement is turned into proper legal wording so the court can understand what you are asking it to approve.
The court reviews it
A judge considers whether the order appears fair and whether the financial information supports the agreement.
The order is approved
If approved, the order is sealed by the court and becomes legally binding.
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A fixed-scope online consent order service.
The service is designed for people who already have a financial agreement and want it drafted, checked and submitted properly without paying thousands for a local solicitor where the case is suitable.
Solicitor-drafted consent order
Your agreed settlement is drafted into a financial consent order using proper legal wording for court approval.
Form D81 support
You receive guidance around the financial information needed for the court’s statement of information form.
Court application documents
The required application documents are prepared or explained so the order can be sent to the court for approval.
Online information collection
Both parties can provide the key financial details online without needing repeated face-to-face appointments.
Clear submission instructions
You receive simple instructions on how the order is submitted to court and what happens after submission.
Court query support
If the court raises a query, the planned service will support suitable amendments or next steps through solicitor support.
How the consent order service works.
The process starts with your agreement. The service then turns that agreement into the documents the court needs to review.
Tell us what is agreed
You provide the details of the financial agreement, including what happens with property, pensions, savings, debts or maintenance.
Provide financial information
The court needs financial information from both people, usually through Form D81, so the judge can review the agreement.
The order is drafted
A solicitor drafts the consent order based on the agreement and prepares the supporting documents where suitable.
The court reviews it
The application is sent to the court. If approved, the judge seals the order and it becomes legally binding.
Online Financial Consent Order Service
The main option for people who have agreed the finances and want that agreement made legally binding without paying open-ended hourly solicitor costs.
Consent order costs, without open-ended hourly fees.
The service is intended to be fixed-fee and clear before you start. The court fee is separate from the service fee.
| Cost | What it covers | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Consent Order Service Divorces.co.uk service coming soon | Solicitor-drafted consent order support for suitable agreed financial settlements in England and Wales. | Coming soon | Designed as a fixed-fee service for people who have already agreed finances. |
| Court consent 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. |
| Local solicitor route Traditional solicitor support | A local solicitor drafts, advises and handles the consent order, often with more direct advice and meetings. | Varies | Often higher cost, but may be better for complex or higher-risk finances. |
| Financial remedy application Where finances are not agreed | A contested court process where the court is asked to help decide financial arrangements. | Separate | Not a consent order service. This is for cases where agreement has not been reached. |
The Online Consent 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 consent order take?
Timing depends on how quickly both people provide financial information, how complex the agreement is, and how long the court takes to review the order.
The court does not simply rubber-stamp every agreement. A judge reviews the draft order and the financial information before deciding whether to approve it.
Information collected
Both people provide the financial details needed to prepare the consent order and statement of information.
Order drafted
The agreement is drafted into legal wording and checked against the financial information provided.
Documents signed and submitted
The draft order and supporting documents are signed and sent to the court with the court fee.
Court approval
A judge reviews the application. If satisfied, the order is approved and sealed by the court.
Financial consent order FAQs.
Clear answers for people who have agreed finances and want to make the agreement legally binding.
Is this service for England and Wales only?
Yes. This page is about financial consent orders in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different legal procedures.
Do we need to have agreed finances first?
Yes. A consent order is for an agreement. If you have not agreed finances, you may need mediation, negotiation or solicitor advice first.
Does the court have to approve the order?
Yes. A judge reviews the draft consent order and financial information before deciding whether to approve it.
What is Form D81?
Form D81 is the statement of information used to give the court details about both parties’ financial situation so the judge can consider whether the proposed order is fair.
Can my ex claim money later without a consent order?
Divorce does not automatically dismiss financial claims. A properly approved financial order is often needed to deal with claims and provide legal certainty.
Is Divorces.co.uk a law firm?
No. Divorces.co.uk is an information website and is not a law firm. The planned consent order service will require appropriate solicitor support where legal drafting or advice is involved.