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Financial Settlement Advice

Price: Fixed fee — confirmed after introductory fit check [TODO: publish price]

Financial settlement advice helps couples divide assets, pensions, and property fairly and turn that agreement into a legally binding consent order — with one lawyer advising both parties jointly rather than negotiating between two solicitors.

A financial settlement isn’t just deciding who keeps what — it’s turning that decision into something legally binding, so neither of you can revisit it later.

This service covers property, savings, pensions, and debts, with full financial disclosure from both of you as the starting point. One lawyer advises jointly on what a fair outcome looks like given your circumstances, then documents it as a consent order for court approval.

Suited to couples with more complex assets — a business, multiple properties, significant pensions — as well as straightforward splits; complexity mainly affects the depth of disclosure and valuation needed, not whether joint advice is appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a 'fair' settlement?

There's no fixed formula — courts consider factors including needs, contributions, and the length of the marriage. The lawyer advises on what's likely to be considered fair in your specific circumstances. [TODO: confirm approved wording on 'fairness' factors with legal team.]

Do we need full financial disclosure from both of us?

Yes — full and honest disclosure from both parties is required for the settlement to be properly advised on and legally sound.

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If we change our minds during the process and don't want to continue, what happens to any fees we have paid?
Our fees are paid stage-by-stage, which means you do not pay for stages you have not reached and can stop the process at any time. The £200 Introductory Session fee is non-refundable once used, since it covers those sessions specifically, but it's deducted from your total fee if you proceed further. There's also a 14-day cooling-off period at the start of instructing us, provided no work has been done in that window.
Is mediation cheaper than joint legal advice?
Often yes on a per-session basis, but mediation alone doesn't give you legal advice — you may still need a lawyer to make any agreement legally binding. Many couples find the combined cost of mediation plus an introductory Advice Session compares well against two separate solicitors. [TODO: confirm comparative figures with pricing team.]
Does the fixed fee include court fees?
No — court fees (such as the divorce application fee, or the fee for submitting a consent order) sit outside the fixed fee for advice and are paid separately, at the rates the court sets. [TODO: confirm current court fee figures and whether we display them, since these change independently of our pricing.]

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