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It feels like a long time since I last posted and I wanted to update new/potential clients on the diy consent order service. So far so good, since legal aid was removed last year I have seen a huge...
View ArticleWhat is a D81 Statement of Information For A Consent Order?
A D81 Statement of Information for a Consent Order is a standard court form which has to be filled in and sent to the court with your application for a consent order. As the name suggests it provides...
View ArticleDoes A Consent Order Have To Be Drafted By A Solicitor?
Does a consent order have to be drafted by a solicitor? This is a question I am frequently asked and as I have been asked again today I decided to write my answer down. I think it is helpful to look at...
View ArticleSeparating but no divorce?
It isn’t unusual for people to separate for many months or even years before beginning divorce/dissolution proceedings. Some just need time to save up for the court fee. Currently £410, it’s set to...
View ArticleIs stamp duty payable on transfers of property after a divorce/civil...
Transfers of property between married couples or civil partners who are separating or divorcing/dissolving their civil partnership are exempt from stamp duty. More details can be found on the...
View ArticleAll I want is a clean break. Can we transfer the house first?
This is one of the most common questions I am asked. Best practice is to have the order first and I will try to explain why. Let’s take a typical example: Mr and Mrs Williams are getting a divorce....
View ArticleCan I send in a consent order without the agreement of my husband/wife?
The answer to this is no, I’m afraid not. A consent order is a legally binding agreement. It requires the agreement of both parties to the marriage/civil partnership and the approval of the court. Both...
View ArticleCan a consent order be changed?
There are times when you may find that you need to change the terms of a consent order by agreement. For example you have an order for sale of the family home and now in fact you want to transfer it...
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