Divorce and High Net Worth Consent Order

A High Net Worth Consent Order is specifically designed for divorces involving significant assets, typically exceeding £1.5 million, multiple properties, or complex financial portfolios, including overseas investments. Unlike a standard consent order, which deals with straightforward asset division, a High Net Worth Consent Order addresses the intricacies of high-value asset division, ensuring fair and equitable distribution.

The fee for a Divorce and High Net Worth Consent Order starts at £899. This includes the preparation and submission of all necessary documents, court communications, and managing the consent order process.
Court Fees are not included in our service price. All divorces in England and Wales require a mandatory court fee of £593 to cover the court’s staff costs. There is also a £58 court fee for the consent order.

The average timeframe to complete a Divorce and High Net Worth Consent Order is approximately 7 – 8 months. This can vary depending on the complexity of the assets involved and the speed at which both parties agree on the terms.

Yes, you will have direct communication with the solicitor managing your High Net Worth Consent Order. This ensures that you receive personalised support throughout the process, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.

In most cases, your presence is not required in court. Our team handles all court submissions and communications on your behalf. You will only need to attend court if the court is not satisfied that your consent order is fair. If for example, one party had a lot of assets and the other had very little the court would question the fairness of the agreement.

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 confidential throughout the entire process. Just thought we need to be careful that this question isn’t suggesting that their financial information is kept confidential form their spouse because that isn’t the case at all – this is a full transparent process where both parties see what the other has written.

• Initial Consultation: We begin by collating all of the necessary information from you via our easy to use online questionnaire.
• Agreement Drafting: Draft a detailed financial consent order that outlines the division of assets.
• Sign the Documents: The documents are sent to you both to sign electronically.
• Court Submission: Submit the consent order to the court for approval.
• Court Approval: Once the court approves, the consent order becomes legally binding.

Once a High Net Worth Consent Order is approved by the court, it is legally binding and cannot be changed without both parties agreeing to another order. Modifications require court approval and are typically only granted under exceptional circumstances, such as significant changes in financial situations or the discovery of new assets.