Consent Order After Divorce

Can you get a consent order after divorce?

Yes. A consent order can often be considered after divorce where the parties have agreed financial arrangements or need to formalise what has already been agreed.

Divorce itself ends the marriage, but it does not automatically resolve every financial issue between former spouses.

Why formalising the agreement matters

• It can record what has been agreed about property and money.
• It can address pensions, savings and debts.
• It can include clean break terms where appropriate.
• It may reduce the risk of future financial claims.
• It gives legal practitioners a clear framework to review.

Common situations

• The divorce is complete but finances were never formally resolved.
• The family home has been dealt with informally.
• One person wants a clean break.
• Pensions were not considered at the time of separation.
• There is concern about future claims.
• The parties agreed terms but never submitted paperwork.

Information commonly needed

• Divorce status and dates.
• Summary of any financial agreement.
• Property and mortgage details.
• Pension information.
• Savings, debts and income details.
• Information about dependent children.
• Any draft order or previous correspondence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it too late after divorce?

Not necessarily. A legal practitioner can assess whether a consent order is still appropriate based on the circumstances.

Can it include a clean break?

Yes, where suitable, clean break wording may be included within a consent order.

What if assets have already been divided?

It may still be useful to record the agreement formally, especially if future claims are a concern.