CONSENT ORDERS
UK Consent Orders Guide
Make Your Agreement Legally Binding | £53 Court Fee | 2025 Guide
A consent order makes your financial agreement legally binding and enforceable. Without one, either spouse can make future claims against the other - even years after divorce. For just £53, you get permanent protection and a clean break.
7-Step Consent Order Process
Complete Financial Disclosure
Both parties must provide full financial information. Can use Form E or informal disclosure.
Negotiate Terms
Agree how assets, pensions, and maintenance will be divided. Mediation can help.
Draft the Consent Order
Create the legal document. Must follow court format and include all agreed terms.
Complete Statement of Information
Provide D81 statement for the judge summarising financial positions.
Submit to Court
File consent order with D81 and pay £53 fee. Include Form A if not already filed.
Judge Review
Judge reviews order (usually without hearing). May ask questions or refuse if unfair.
Order Sealed
Once approved, order is sealed and becomes legally binding and enforceable.
What to Include
Property
Who keeps home, transfer dates, mortgage liability
Pensions
Pension sharing percentages, which schemes affected
Lump Sums
Any cash payments, timing, conditions
Maintenance
Amount, duration, terminating events
Debts
Responsibility for loans, credit cards, mortgages
Clean Break
Dismissal of future claims (highly recommended)
Liberty to Apply
Permission to return to court for specific issues
Undertakings
Promises to do specific things (e.g., clear mortgage)
Consent Order Costs
£53
Court Fee for Consent Order
£500 - £1,500
Solicitor Draft Only
£2,000 - £5,000
Full Solicitor Service
£53
DIY (court fee only)
Included
Splitifi (included in subscription)
Frequently Asked Questions
Create Your Consent Order
Templates, guidance, and expert support included.