Consent order solicitors in St AlbansYou've agreed how to split things.
We make it legally binding, for a fixed fee.
- Fixed fees, agreed upfront
- Solicitor-led, St Albans office
- Reply within 1 working day
Consent order (clean break)
£950–£1,250+ VAT
£1,140–£1,500 including VAT
- Included
- Advice on whether your agreement looks fair
- Drafting the consent order
- Preparing the statement of information (Form D81)
- Filing with the court and dealing with its questions
- Not included
Court fee to file a consent order: £62 (no VAT)
Some pension providers charge to put a pension sharing order into effect.
- Typical timescale
- Often 2 to 4 months, depending on court processing times
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What it costs
A fixed fee, agreed before we start. Which package you need depends on what your agreement covers.
| Service | Our fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
Consent order (clean break)What's included
Timescale: Often 2 to 4 months, depending on court processing times | £950–£1,250+ VAT£1,140–£1,500 incl. VAT | £1,140–£1,500 |
Consent order with house or pensionWhat's included
Timescale: Often 3 to 6 months, depending on the pension provider and the court | £1,500–£2,500+ VAT£1,800–£3,000 incl. VAT | £1,800–£3,000 |
Our fees are + VAT at 20%. They don't include court fees, which you pay directly to the court.
- Court fee to file a consent order£62
Court fees have no VAT. Correct at 25 October 2026.
Some pension providers charge to put a pension sharing order into effect. We'll tell you if yours does.
Typical timescale. Often 2 to 4 months from instruction to approval, depending on how quickly the court deals with it. Orders involving pensions can take longer.
Your fixed fee, in writing, before we start.
Tell us about your situation on a free call and we'll confirm the fee that applies to you.
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- You're divorcing or dissolving a civil partnership and have agreed how to divide your money, property, or pensions.
- You want a clean break, so neither of you can make financial claims against the other in future.
- You want it done properly, without going to court.
What's included
Step 1: Check your agreement
We look at what you've agreed and your finances, and tell you if anything looks unfair or likely to worry the court.
Step 2: Draft the consent order
We turn your agreement into a court order that says exactly who gets what, and ends financial claims where you want a clean break.
Step 3: Prepare the statement of information
We prepare the summary of your finances the court needs (Form D81), and a pension sharing annex if a pension is being shared.
Step 4: File it with the court
Once you have your conditional order, we send everything to the court and deal with any questions the judge raises.
Step 5: Order approved
When a judge approves it, the order is legally binding. We explain what happens next, such as transferring a property or pension.
What is a clean break?
A clean break order ends financial claims between you and your ex-spouse. Once it's approved, neither of you can come back later and ask for more money, property, or pension, even if your circumstances change.
A clean break isn't right for everyone. If one of you will pay spousal maintenance, the order can set out how much and for how long, and when the clean break takes effect.
Why a written agreement isn't enough
An agreement between you, even one signed by both of you, isn't legally binding on its own. Only a court order gives you certainty, so it's worth turning your agreement into a consent order even if you're on good terms.
Who will handle your case
Every matter is supervised by
Sony Sadaf Haroon
Principal solicitor, SRA ID 482574
Your matter is run by one of our SRA-regulated solicitors. We'll tell you who your contact is when you instruct us.
Sony supervises our solicitors and caseworkers, and is the firm's Compliance Officer for Legal Practice and for Finance and Administration. She studied at SOAS University of London, was called to the Bar by Lincoln's Inn in 1997, and qualified as a solicitor in 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
Do we have to go to court?
Usually not. A judge reviews the paperwork and, if they're satisfied the agreement is fair, approves it without a hearing.
When can we apply for a consent order?
The court can approve a consent order once a conditional order has been made in your divorce. You can agree terms and we can prepare the paperwork before then.
Doesn't the final order end our financial ties?
No. A final order ends the marriage, but financial claims stay open until a court order deals with them. Without a consent order, an ex-spouse could make a claim years later.
Can one solicitor act for both of us?
No. A solicitor can only act for one of you. Your ex can take their own advice, and we'll work with them or their solicitor to finalise the order.
Should I wait for the consent order before applying for the final order?
Often, yes, especially where pensions are involved, because some pension rights can be lost once the final order is made. We'll advise you on timing.
What if the judge doesn't approve it?
The judge may ask for more information or suggest changes. We'll respond for you and explain any changes before anything is agreed.
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