Full Service Consent Order

Detailed consent order support for agreed divorce finances.

Our Full Service Consent Order is for couples in England and Wales who have agreed their financial settlement, but need more support because property, pensions, debts, maintenance, lump sums or larger assets need to be recorded properly.

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Find what you need quickly.

Check whether your financial agreement needs full service support, what is included, how the process works, likely costs and when a simpler clean break or standard consent order may be enough.

This may fit

You have agreed the financial settlement, but it includes property, pensions, debts, maintenance, lump sums or larger assets.

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Full service support

This is the higher-support version of a financial consent order, not a separate legal category.

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Not agreed yet?

If finances are not agreed, you may need mediation, negotiation or solicitor advice before a consent order can be drafted.

Plain English

What is a full service consent order?

A full service consent order is a more supported version of a financial consent order. It is for agreed settlements that need more care because there are assets, payments or detailed terms to record.

The goal is to turn your agreement into a proper court-approved financial order, with clean break wording included where appropriate, so the agreement is legally binding and future claims are dealt with properly.

The important difference: a standard consent order service may suit simpler agreements. Full service is for more detailed agreed finances where extra support, checks and solicitor input are needed.
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You have already agreed

The service is for recording an agreement, not fighting over finances or asking the court to decide from scratch.

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The details are more involved

Property, pensions, debts, maintenance, lump sums or larger assets need careful wording.

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The order is drafted

A solicitor drafts the order so the court can understand exactly what has been agreed.

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The court reviews it

A judge reviews the order and financial information before deciding whether to approve it.

This service is designed for agreed settlements involving...

Sale or transfer of a home or other property.
Pension sharing, pension offsetting or pension-related terms.
Lump-sum payments from one spouse to the other.
Debts, loans or liabilities that need to be recorded.
Spousal maintenance or child-related payment terms.
Business interests, investments, inheritance or larger assets.

Another option may be better if...

!You have no major assets and only want future claims dismissed.
!You have a very simple agreement and only need standard consent order drafting.
!You have not agreed how finances will be divided.
!One person is hiding assets or refusing to provide financial information.
!There is pressure, abuse, coercion or you feel unable to negotiate safely.
!You need the court to decide because agreement has broken down.
What you get

More support for detailed agreed finances.

This service is designed for people who have agreed their financial settlement but need more help turning that agreement into a court-ready consent order.

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Property and asset wording

Support where the agreement includes property sale, transfer, equity split, savings, investments or other assets.

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Pension and payment terms

Support where the agreement includes pension terms, lump sums, maintenance or debts that need to be recorded clearly.

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Court query support

If the court raises a query, the planned service will support suitable amendments or next steps through solicitor support.

Step by step

How the full service consent order works.

The process starts with your agreement and turns it into the documents the court needs to review.

Tell us what is agreed

You provide the details of the settlement, including property, pensions, debts, lump sums, maintenance or other terms.

Provide financial information

Both people provide the financial information needed for Form D81 so the court can consider the agreement.

The order is drafted

A solicitor drafts the financial consent order and supporting documents where suitable.

The court reviews it

The application is sent to the court. If approved, the order is sealed and becomes legally binding.

Recommended for detailed agreed settlements

Full Service Consent Order

The main option for people who have agreed their divorce finances but need more support than a simple clean break or standard consent order service.

Full service support Soon Pricing will be confirmed before launch. The current court fee for an application by consent for a financial order is £60.
Higher-support consent order service for detailed agreed finances.
Solicitor-drafted financial consent order for suitable cases.
Support with Form D81 and the court application documents.
Suitable for property, pensions, debts, lump sums, maintenance or larger assets.
Clean break wording included where appropriate within the consent order.
Support if the court asks a question or requests an amendment.
Costs

More detailed consent order support, with clear pricing.

This service is intended for cases that need more support than a simple clean break or standard consent order. The court fee is separate.

Cost What it covers Price Good to know
Full Service Consent Order Divorces.co.uk service coming soon Higher-support consent order service for detailed agreed financial settlements in England and Wales. Coming soon Designed for detailed agreements involving property, pensions, payments, debts or larger assets.
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 drafting, advice or service fees.
Standard financial consent order Simpler agreed finances Better where the agreement is straightforward and does not need higher-support drafting. Separate Use this if the agreement is agreed and simple, but still needs court approval.
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 Full Service Consent Order 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.

Timescale

How long does a full service consent order take?

More detailed agreements can take longer to prepare because the order needs to match the settlement clearly and the court needs enough financial information to consider whether the order is fair.

The court cannot approve a consent order before conditional order, so the timing needs to work around the divorce process.

Typical guide Detailed drafting plus court review Timing depends on the complexity of the agreement, how quickly financial information is provided and the court’s review time.
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Agreement details collected

The details of the property, pensions, payments, debts or other terms are collected and checked.

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Financial information completed

Both people provide the financial information needed to support the court application.

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Consent order drafted

The order is drafted in legal wording and prepared for court review.

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Court approval

A judge reviews the application. If satisfied, the order is approved and sealed by the court.

Other options

Full service is not always needed.

This service is for detailed agreed settlements. If your finances are simpler, another option may be clearer and cheaper.

Clean break order

Best where there are few or no assets, no property or pensions to divide, and both people simply want future financial claims dismissed.

View clean break service →

Financial consent order

Best where finances are agreed and need to be made legally binding, but the agreement is not detailed enough to need full service support.

View standard consent order service →
Questions

Full service consent order FAQs.

Clear answers for people with agreed but more detailed divorce finances.

Is this different from a financial consent order?

Legally, it is still a financial consent order. “Full service” describes the higher level of support for more detailed agreed settlements.

Do finances need to be agreed first?

Yes. A consent order records an agreement. If finances are not agreed, mediation, negotiation or solicitor advice may be needed first.

Can clean break wording be included?

Yes, where appropriate, clean break wording can be included inside the financial consent order. You would not normally need a separate clean break order as well.

When is full service better than standard consent order?

Full service is better where the agreement includes property, pensions, lump sums, maintenance, debts, business assets or other detailed financial terms.

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 solicitor support for legal drafting and advice where needed.