Guides
Plain English guides to help you understand what's happening, what you need to do, and what to expect — at every stage.
Financial Remedy
What Is a Consent Order and Why You Need One in Divorce
Consent orders explained in plain English. Why you need one, how to draft it, and how court approval works in England and Wales divorce.
What to Expect at Your Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) Hearing
A plain-English guide to the FDR hearing in financial remedy proceedings — what happens, how to prepare, and what the judge's indication means for you.
What Is Financial Remedy in Divorce? A Plain English Guide
Financial remedy explained in plain English. Learn what it is, when you need it, and how the court process works in England and Wales.
What to Expect at Your First Directions Appointment (FDA)
Plain English guide to the First Directions Appointment in financial remedy. What happens in court, what to prepare, and what the judge decides.
How to Fill in Form E Without a Solicitor — Section by Section
Step-by-step guide to completing Form E financial statement for divorce in England and Wales. Plain English help for litigants in person.
How to Review Your Ex's Form E — What to Look For
A plain English guide to reviewing your ex's Form E financial disclosure. Learn what red flags to spot and what to do if something looks wrong.
Maintenance Pending Suit — Getting Financial Support During Divorce
What maintenance pending suit is, when to apply, how the court decides, and how to get interim financial support while your divorce is ongoing.
Understanding Pensions in Divorce — What You Need to Know
Plain-English guide to pensions in divorce in England and Wales — pension sharing, offsetting, CETVs, and how the court treats retirement savings.
How Courts Divide Money and Property in Divorce — Section 25 Explained
Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 explained in plain English. Learn the 8 factors courts use to divide money and property in divorce.
Practical Guides
Domestic Abuse and Financial Remedy — Your Rights and Protections
How domestic abuse affects financial remedy proceedings in England and Wales — MIAM exemptions, special measures, legal aid, Form C8, and your rights.
What Is Form C8? When and How to Use It to Keep Your Address Private
Form C8 explained in plain English. Learn when to use it, how to fill it in, and where to send it to keep your address safe during family court proceedings.
How to Prepare a Court Bundle for Family Court — Step by Step
Step-by-step guide to preparing a court bundle for financial remedy hearings in England and Wales — what to include, formatting rules, and filing deadlines.
Legal Aid for Divorce — Am I Eligible? How to Check and Apply
Find out if you qualify for legal aid in divorce in England and Wales. Covers income limits, domestic abuse evidence, and how to apply.
What Is an IDVA? How an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser Can Help
Learn what an IDVA is, what they do, how to get one, and why they matter if you are going through divorce and have experienced domestic abuse.
What to Wear and How to Behave at Family Court — A Practical Guide
A plain English guide to what to wear, what to bring, and how to behave at family court in England and Wales. Practical tips for your first hearing.
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