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Child Arrangement Orders

This fact sheet explains the available orders when there are disputes between separating parents around their rights and responsibilities towards their children.

How do I enforce a Child Arrangements order?

This factsheet explains how to enforce a Child Arrangements order when an ex-partner is not following its terms.

Financial Settlements on Divorce.1.The Law on Finances

The first factsheet in the series of Financial Settlements on divorce answers questions such as: - What does the law say about how assets should be divided on divorce? - What are the main principles involved in deciding on a fair settlement? - What factors are taken into account? The content has been reproduced with kind permission from Wikivorce.

Financial Settlements on Divorce. 3. Financial Agreements

This factsheet gives answers to questions such as: - What is the difference between a separation agreement, a consent order and a clean break agreement? - Which one do I need to get? - What do these agreements deal with? The content has been reproduced with kind permission from Wikivorce.

Financial Settlements on Divorce. 2. Step by Step Process

The second factsheet on the series of Financial Settlements on divorce answers questions such as: - What is the process for agreeing a financial settlement? - How do I know what assets my spouse owns? - How do we decide what is fair? - What happens if my spouse won't talk or co-operate? The content has been reproduced with kind permission from Wikivorce.

Economic abuse-steps to economic safety

This factsheet is for male victims of domestic abuse who need information and support to overcome economic abuse. The factsheet is reproduced with the kind permission and support of Surviving Economic Abuse.

The court process for obtaining a Financial Order

This factsheet explains what happens when you (or your spouse) apply to court for a Financial Order. It covers the key stages such as the First Appointment, the Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing and the Final Hearing. The content has been reproduced with kind permission from Wikivorce

Top 10 mistakes in divorce proceedings

This factsheet explains how to avoid common mistakes in divorce petitions.