Fixed-fee consent orders that protect your financial future
Legally-drafted consent orders for England & Wales, without £2,000+ solicitor bills.
What is a consent order and why would I need one?
A consent order is a legally binding court document that finalises your financial arrangements after divorce or dissolution. It prevents either party from making future financial claims and protects your assets.
Why you need one:
- Makes your financial agreement legally binding
- Protects you from future claims on your property, pension, savings or inheritance
- Covers property, pensions, savings and debts
- Required by the court to finalise financial matters
- Gives you peace of mind that everything is settled
Without a consent order, your ex-spouse could make financial claims against you years into the future, even if you’ve already agreed how to split everything. We’ve seen cases where ex-partners have made claims decades later against inheritances, pension lump sums or property.
A consent order is the only way to protect yourself completely.
Does a Final Order (Decree Absolute) automatically end financial claims between ex-spouses?
No, granting a Final Order or Decree Absolute does not terminate financial claims between divorcing parties in England and Wales. Marital financial links remain active indefinitely under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 until explicitly dismissed by a district judge sitting in the Family Court. The only procedural method to achieve a legally binding financial severance and implement an absolute clean break is by obtaining a sealed Consent Order or a Financial Remedy Order. Without this document, both parties retain the statutory right to apply for property adjustments, lump-sum transfers, and pension-sharing allocations years after the marriage has ended.
Why choose us for your consent order?
Fixed-Fee Consent Orders
£499 including VAT. Court fees (£62) are additional but included in our guidance. No hourly rates, no surprise extras. One transparent price covers everything from drafting to submission.
Traditional solicitors charge £1,000 to £3,000+ for the same service. We bridge the gap between risky DIY templates and expensive solicitor fees.
Backed by the UK’s Largest Private Family Family Mediation Group
We’re part of Family Legal Ltd, which runs Family Law Service and Mediate UK, with 25+ branches across England and Wales. Family Legal Ltd also publishes the reference encyclopaedias Divorce Law Wiki, Family Court Wiki, Family Law Wiki, Family Mediation Wiki, Separation Wiki and Mediate UK Wiki. Our team has drafted over 5,000 consent orders. We’re experts at what needs to be included.
Plain-English Documents
Clear, straightforward documents written for people, not lawyers. We believe legal documents should be easy to understand, so we write everything in plain English.
Simple Online Process
Easy “click and buy” experience. Complete everything online through our secure questionnaire. No long intake calls, no office visits required.
2-Week Turnaround
We will draft your clean break consent order, Form A and D81 within 2 weeks (10 working days) of receiving your completed questionnaire. Most courts will process your order within 6-10 weeks of receiving it, subject to the paperwork being completed and filed correctly.
Money-Back Guarantee
If for any reason your consent order is rejected by the court for a drafting error, we will refund you in full and draft a brand new order for you. (Rejections must be due to our drafting error and not due to the terms of your agreement or other factors we cannot control.)
Statutory Verification & Professional Anchors
All documentation provided through this portal complies completely with the statutory provisions of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (Sections 23, 24, and 25A), the Civil Partnership Act 2004, and the structural formatting guidelines of the UK Family Procedure Rules (Part 9). Financial declarations are verified through standardized HMCTS templates including the formal Notice of Application (Form A) and the joint Statement of Information (Form D81).
Our administrative framework operates directly under the executive sign-off of Family Legal Ltd (Company Registration Number: 16431127). For advanced, contested, or specialized configurations, independent strategic reviews are integrated through our legal networks alongside trusted, fully SRA-regulated solicitors.
Your options for getting a consent order
| DIY | Online (Us) | Solicitor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time taken to draft | Varies | 2 weeks | 2-4 weeks |
| Chance of refusal | Highly Likely | Low | Very Low |
| Regulated process | No | No | Yes |
| Form A included | Draft separately | Yes | Charged extra time |
| Form D81 included | Draft separately | Yes | Charged extra time |
| Costs | £0 | £499 | £1,000 to £3,000 plus VAT |
| Court Fee | £62 | £62 | £62 |
| TOTAL Costs | £62 | £559 | £1,260 to £3,660 |
Get your consent order in 6 simple steps
Choose your package
Buy a Clean Break Consent Order for £499.
Complete a secure online questionnaire
We will send you a questionnaire to complete on your financial agreement and details. We ask everything the court will need to know.
Send us the questionnaire
We will draft your consent order, Form A and D81 Form within 2 weeks (10 working days).
You approve the order and send to the court
We will tell you how to do this.
Court allocates a date for your hearing and seals your consent order
You do not have to attend court. The court will send you the sealed order.
You implement the terms of the order
If you have not done so already.
Everything you need for court approval
- Clean Break Consent Order – Professionally drafted by family law experts
- Form A (Notice of Application) – Required court application form
- Form D81 (Statement of Information) – Detailed financial disclosure
- Expert Drafting – Drafted by our team who have completed over 5,000 consent orders
- Plain-English Documents – Easy to understand, written for people not lawyers
- Email Support – Direct access to our team throughout the process
- Clear Instructions – Step-by-step guidance on submitting to court
- Money-Back Guarantee – Full refund and free re-draft if rejected due to our drafting error
Note: Court fees of £62 (since July 2026) are payable separately to the court when you submit your application.
Information you’ll need to provide
To complete your consent order, we’ll ask you for:
Personal Details
- Full names and addresses for both parties
- Divorce or dissolution status (issued / conditional order / final order)
Your Financial Agreement
- What you’ve agreed about the family home
- Any lump sum payments
- Property transfers
- Maintenance arrangements
- Pension sharing
- Any other agreements
Financial Details
- The family home (value, mortgage, ownership)
- Any other properties
- Savings and investments
- Pensions (providers, approximate values)
- Any debts or liabilities
- Any other assets valued over £5,000
Children & Supporting Documents
- Details of any children under 18
- Whether child maintenance is included
- Copies of any memorandum of understanding or financial statement, if your agreement came through mediation
Don’t worry if this seems like a lot. Our questionnaire will guide you through everything step by step.
Is this service right for you?
- You and your ex-partner have already agreed how to divide your finances
- You’re getting divorced or dissolving a civil partnership in England or Wales
- You cannot afford £1,500-£2,000+ solicitor fees but can invest £499 in protecting your future
- You want professional legal documents without the high cost
- You want a simple online process without office visits
You’ll need:
- Your Conditional Order (or decree nisi if before no-fault divorce laws)
- Complete financial information from both parties
- Agreement on how you’ll divide everything
Haven’t agreed yet?
If you haven’t reached an agreement on finances, consider mediation first. Mediation helps couples reach fair agreements without going to court. Book a MIAM
Meet Our Lead Consent Order Specialists

Lee Simons
Lee Simons is a family law practitioner based in the South East of England. He specialises in supporting litigants in person through the family court system. Lee has over five years of family law experience, alongside a 30-year background in military and law enforcement service. This combination gives Lee both legal expertise and practical, people-focused guidance.
Lee has personally attended hundreds of family court hearings, supporting clients through child arrangement applications, financial remedy proceedings and enforcement matters. He trained in family law alongside an established family law firm before setting up his own practice, and is currently undertaking his Chartered Legal Executive qualification.
Lee’s approach combines legal knowledge with practical support, prioritising realistic outcomes that protect children’s interests while managing costs effectively. For Lee, family law is about people, their lives and their futures.

Lucy Nord-Harper
Lucy Nord-Harper is a qualified paralegal specialising in the preparation of consent orders and court documentation for financial remedy proceedings. She has extensive experience in family law documentation and has successfully prepared hundreds of consent orders that have been approved by the court. Lucy’s expertise covers clean break orders, pension sharing orders, property transfer documentation and supporting statements. She ensures every document meets court requirements and is presented in the correct format, which significantly reduces the risk of rejection or delay.
Lucy’s meticulous approach to drafting has produced a high approval rate, with the vast majority of her consent orders approved at the first submission. She works closely with clients to understand their agreements fully, translating these into legally sound documentation that judges can approve with confidence. As a trained paralegal, Lucy combines professional legal knowledge with a compassionate understanding of the emotional challenges clients face during divorce and separation. She prioritises clear communication, accuracy and a smooth process that minimises stress during a difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a clean break so my ex cannot claim against me in future?
Do I need a consent order if we have no assets?
Can we apply for a consent order after the divorce is finished?
How long does a consent order take?
Do I have to go to court or attend a hearing?
What if my ex will not sign the consent order?
Can a consent order include pension sharing and spousal maintenance?
Can I use a consent order if we agreed everything in mediation?
What is the difference between a consent order and a separation agreement?
What about confidentiality?
Does this service work anywhere in England & Wales?
Who drafts my consent order?
What our clients say
Verified reviews for Mediate UK, our sister service, collected by REVIEWS.io.
“I had my free consultation with Ali Carter yesterday and he provided all the information I needed to help guide me through the divorce and consent order process, giving me some much needed clarity at a time when life’s challenges can get the better of you.”
— Ben, 13 January 2021
“30 minute zoom call to discuss the technicalities of consent orders and the financial side of a divorce. Ali was very helpful and provided clear advice on the best way to proceed, explaining all the options.”
— Matt, 24 November 2021
“The drafting of the consent order to achieve the clean break divorce was done by DFA Law. We were looked after very competently by a team of people who carefully explained the meeting of terms so we could sign the consent order with confidence, then made the application to the courts. All in all, Mediate UK provided a very professional, considerate, and good-value service.”
— Simon Brierley, 18 July 2024
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Protect your financial future today
Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to future financial claims. Get your court-approved clean break consent order for just £499.
What you get:
- Consent order, Form A and D81 drafted by experts
- Over 5,000 consent orders completed by our team
- 2-week turnaround
- Money-back guarantee
- Fixed fee – no hidden costs
