High Net Worth Consent Order

A High Net Worth Consent Order is specifically tailored for divorces involving substantial assets, typically exceeding £1.5 million. It addresses the complexities of dividing multiple properties, businesses, investments, and international assets

Yes, international assets are considered in the High Net Worth Consent Order process.

The cost of obtaining a High Net Worth Consent Order through our service is £899. This fee covers the preparation and submission of all necessary documents, court communications, and managing the consent order process.

The High Net Worth Consent Order process typically takes 8 weeks – this is 4 weeks to draft and 4 weeks for the court to approve the consent order. If you opt for our Fast Track service, the consent order can be ready for court filing within one week of receiving your application, and it takes the court on average 4 weeks to approve so total time from start to finish of 5 weeks

Once a High Net Worth Consent Order is approved by the court, it is legally binding and cannot be modified unless agreed by both parties. The primary purpose of a consent order is to prevent future claims, even if financial circumstances change.

We prioritise confidentiality and handle all personal and financial information with the utmost care. Our secure systems and strict privacy policies ensure that your information remains protected throughout the entire process. While both parties have full transparency regarding the shared financial details, we take every measure to safeguard your privacy and financial interests from any external parties.

Our team includes experienced divorce specialists, and legal professionals who are well-versed in handling high net worth cases. We have extensive experience managing complex asset divisions, business valuations, and international asset considerations, ensuring a fair and comprehensive settlement.

Typically you would speak to your accountant or other finance professional to get a value for your business. This ensures an accurate assessment of the business’s worth, which is then factored into the consent order for fair division between the parties.

To start the process, you will need to provide the following information which we capture through our online questionnaire:

• Address, mortgage provider and no. and equity held in each property
• Name and value of business interests
• Total savings and investments
• Total liabilities (not mortgage debt)
• The total total cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) of pensions and name, account no. and CETV of individual pensions that you plan to share
• Monthly income broken down into income from employment, benefits, child maintenance payments, pension or other sources.
• Any prior agreements or settlements made with your ex-partner and your planned financial settlement

You cannot get a consent order without disclosing this information.

Yes, our service handles the entire process from start to finish. We manage all documentation, court submissions, and communications, ensuring that everything is completed accurately and efficiently.

In most cases, you will not need to attend court for the consent order to be approved. Our team handles all court communications and submissions on your behalf, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. You will only need to attend court if the court is not satisfied that your consent order is fair. If for example, one party was being bought out of their share of the former family home for less than market value the court would question the fairness of the agreement.