In England, financial relief after the dissolution of a civil partnership covers orders for property adjustment, lump sums, maintenance, pension sharing, and other financial arrangements between former partners. A solicitor helps you prepare and negotiate a legally binding arrangement, either by consent or through a court application, and may draft a consent order for approval by the court. Proceedings are typically issued in the family court, with decisions guided by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and related rules on financial remedy, property, and pensions.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor will identify the financial assets and liabilities, advise on eligible orders (such as lump sums, periodical payment orders, property adjustment, and pension sharing), gather financial disclosure, negotiate terms, and draft a consent order or represent you in court for a financial remedy application. They handle matters such as valuations, negotiate settlements with the other party or their solicitor, and manage the procedural steps in the county or High Court as appropriate.
