Practical Support for Handling Your Own Financial Settlement
Dealing with the financial side of divorce without a solicitor means doing a lawyer’s paperwork while living through one of the hardest times of your life. I support you through both.
The best place to start. In one hour we map out your situation, and within five working days you receive a written Case Summary you can use as your roadmap or pass to a solicitor.
Before court: negotiation and mediation
Most financial settlements are agreed rather than decided by a judge — and the court now expects you to have tried this option. I help you understand your finances and what the court would take into account, so you go into mediation or negotiation knowing your numbers and your priorities. If you reach agreement, I explain how it becomes a binding consent order.
Disclosure and Form E
Full and frank financial disclosure is the foundation of every settlement, agreed or contested. I help you gather and organise your documents and complete your Form E accurately. When your former spouse’s disclosure arrives, I help you spot the gaps and draft a focused questionnaire.
Preparing for your First Appointment: FDA
The first hearing comes with its own paperwork and deadlines. I help you prepare each document and understand what the hearing is actually for, so you walk in ready.
Preparing for your FDR
The Financial Dispute Resolution appointment is where most court cases settle. I help you prepare your position statement and approach the negotiation with a clear head.
Correspondence
Letters to your former spouse or their solicitor set the tone of your case. I help you draft correspondence that is clear, measured and court-appropriate.
Final Hearing and after the order
If your case goes the distance, I support you with statements, bundles and preparation. Once an order is made, I help you understand what it means in practice — and what can still be done if things don’t go to plan.
Staying steady
Financial decisions made in fear are rarely good ones. Alongside the practical work, I help you manage the stress and overwhelm of the process, so you can think clearly when it matters.
How I work
I work alongside you through the whole process rather than on isolated tasks, because seeing the full picture makes every document better. After your Clarity Session, work is charged by the hour at £100. You stay in control of your case throughout.
What I don't do
I provide legal information and practical support, not legal advice. I am not a mediator, and I do not conduct litigation or act on your behalf. I don’t work on children or domestic abuse proceedings. If your case needs a solicitor or barrister — for example, where it involves complex pensions, business valuations or trusts — I’ll tell you, and I can support you in working alongside one.
