CLOSE SEARCH
We know this is an overwhelming time, and the thought of untangling your finances can feel just as daunting as the divorce itself. Our divorce finances solicitors are here to make sure you get a fair outcome.
Divorce is hard enough without worrying about your home, pensions and future security. Our divorce finances solicitors help you reach a fair financial settlement, whether that is agreed together or decided by the court, clearly and without the jargon.
Call us on 020 3540 4444 (9am to 5pm) or request a call back to speak to a divorce finances solicitor.
We act for you at every stage of dividing your finances. We can:
Advise on what a fair financial settlement could look like for you
Gather and review financial disclosure, including preparing and checking your Form E
Negotiate with your ex-partner or their solicitor on your behalf
Advise on pension sharing and other ways of dividing pensions
Take action if you believe assets are being hidden
Turn your agreement into a legally binding consent order
Represent you in financial remedy proceedings if an agreement cannot be reached
We can help you at every stage of separation, including:
People in long marriages who want to secure a home and retirement
Business owners and the self-employed, whose finances are harder to value
People with pensions, investments or property to protect
Anyone who suspects their ex-partner is not being open about their assets
Anyone who wants to understand their position before deciding what to do
A first conversation. We listen and explain your options in plain English.
Financial disclosure. We help you build a full and accurate picture of the finances.
Negotiation and resolution. We aim to reach an agreement where we can, using mediation, solicitor negotiation or arbitration where suitable.
A binding order. The court approves your agreement as a consent order, so it is legally enforceable.
Court. If agreement cannot be reached, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings.
Dividing your finances is often the hardest part of a divorce. Our family solicitors give you clear, honest advice at every stage, so you know where you stand before you make decisions.
One of the UK's top 60 independent law firms, with over 1,700 experts and 19 offices nationwide
Recognised as a Leading Firm in the UK by Legal 500 2026
Ranked in the UK by Chambers 2026
Members of Resolution, whose members follow a code of practice that encourages a constructive, non-confrontational approach
Clear communication and honest advice about your options and likely outcomes
Call 020 3540 4444 (9am to 5pm) or request a call back.
When a marriage ends, sorting out the financial settlement is rarely as simple as splitting everything down the middle. The right outcome depends on your circumstances, including the length of your marriage, your respective incomes, your children's needs, and what you both brought into and built during the relationship. As divorce financial settlement solicitors, we start by understanding your full picture, your home, savings, pensions, debts, and future needs, so we can build a case for what you're genuinely entitled to, not just what feels fair on paper. We'll explain every option in plain English, from clean break settlements to maintenance arrangements, so you always understand what's being proposed and why.
Telephone -
9am to 5pm
One of the most common worries we hear is a simple one: "What if my ex isn't being honest about their finances?" It's a fair concern. Both parties are legally required to provide full financial disclosure, typically through a document called Form E, covering income, property, savings, pensions, and debts. When something doesn't add up, whether it's an undervalued business, an unexplained drop in income, or assets that have quietly moved out of reach, we know how to dig deeper and challenge it. We recently represented a wife in financial remedy proceedings where inheritance and non-disclosure issues were central to the case, and secured a fair outcome backed by Supreme Court authority.
How we helped a client protect her inheritance from an undisclosed claim
For many of our clients, the biggest fear isn't the paperwork, it's whether they'll have to sell the family home and uproot their children. It's often not necessary. A Mesher order, for example, can allow one parent to remain in the home with the children until a later triggering event, such as the youngest child turning 18, while still protecting both parties' financial interests in the property. We recently helped a husband reach an amicable 55/45 settlement using exactly this approach, keeping his children settled while ensuring a fair division of equity.
How a Mesher order kept our client's children settled at home
Many people are surprised to learn that pensions are often one of the largest assets in a divorce, sometimes larger than the family home, yet one of the easiest to overlook. If you've stepped back from your career to raise a family or support your partner's, you may be entitled to a significant share of their pension through a pension sharing order or an offsetting arrangement against other assets. In one recent case, we helped a client secure a fair settlement through a carefully negotiated pension offset, protecting their long-term financial security without a drawn-out dispute.
Not every settlement is straightforward. Sometimes the other party delays, refuses to engage, or simply won't negotiate in good faith, leaving you feeling stuck with no way forward.
We've helped clients break through exactly this kind of impasse, using the right legal pressure and court processes to move a stalled case forward and secure a fair result, even years after a separation.
How we broke a years-long financial settlement impasse for our client
If you're worried about where you stand financially, you don't have to work it out alone. Call us (9am to 5pm) or request a call back, and we will explain your options.
You don’t have to use a solicitor, but it’s strongly advisable. Divorce doesn’t automatically settle your finances. Your arrangement only becomes legally binding once the court approves it as a financial order, usually a consent order. Without one, your ex-partner could make a financial claim against you in the future. A solicitor can explain what a fair settlement might look like in your circumstances, help you avoid agreeing to something that doesn’t reflect your position, and make sure your agreement is properly recorded and enforceable.
There's no automatic 50/50 rule. The court applies the statutory factors in section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, which include the length of the marriage, each party's needs, income and earning capacity, contributions to the family, the standard of living, and the welfare of any children, with the aim of reaching a fair outcome on the facts of each case.
Both parties must provide full financial disclosure. If we suspect assets are being hidden or undervalued, we can challenge the disclosure and, only where necessary, use court processes to uncover the true financial picture.
Yes. Pensions are often considered alongside other assets and can be shared through a pension sharing order, or offset against other assets such as property, depending on what works best for your situation.
Not necessarily. Options like a Mesher order can allow you to remain in the home, particularly while children are young, while still ensuring a fair settlement for both parties.
Costs vary depending on complexity and how cooperative both parties are. We're upfront about what affects pricing and offer fixed-fee options where possible, so you're never left guessing.
We can apply legal pressure through formal court processes to move a stalled case forward, even where the other party has been obstructive or unresponsive for some time.
It depends on complexity and cooperation levels, straightforward cases can resolve in months, while contested or complex matters may take longer. We'll always give you a realistic view of timescales for your case.
An agreement reached between separating spouses is not automatically enforceable; to become legally binding and prevent future financial claims it needs to be converted into a consent order and approved by the court.
Call our team or fill out the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Telephone opening hours -
9am to 5pm
