What is the process for resolving financial matters?
This process can take far longer than the actual process of getting divorced. You can, in fact, have received your Decree Absolute and therefore be divorced, and still not have reached a financial settlement. Step One: Gathering, checking and exchanging information. The first step is for you and your spouse each to complete a Form E. These will then be exchanged between you. Once you have had a chance to see your partner’s Form E, setting out their financial position, you are then in a position to address any queries you may have about the information given in the Form E. These queries are then put to your partner to answer. You study your spouses form E and prepare a Questionnaire setting out any queries or discrepancies you wish to be dealt with. Step Two: Negotiate…or go to Court Once you are satisfied that you know your spouse’s full financial position negotiations may take place to reach a financial agreement without the need to go to Court. If no agreement can be reached or one o
