How we can help
Personal support across every area of your financial settlement
A financial settlement covers more ground than most people expect. Here are just a few of the areas we can support you with:
Understanding what’s included
We’ll help you identify everything that needs to be accounted for. This includes property, pensions, savings, investments and debts.
Working out what’s fair
We’ll help you understand how the court typically approaches fairness. This gives you a realistic starting point for negotiations.
Reaching an agreement
We’ll support you through negotiating with your ex, whether that’s directly, through mediation, or another route.
Preparing financial disclosure
Both sides need to disclose their finances honestly. We’ll help you complete this accurately, so nothing causes delays later.
Turning your agreement into a consent order
Once you agree, it needs to be made legally binding. We’ll help you take this next step properly.
Support if you can’t agree
If mediation doesn’t work, we’ll help you understand your options, including what applying to the court involves.
Financial Settlement After Divorce
Many people assume finances are sorted the moment a divorce is finalised. They aren’t. A divorce ends the marriage. It doesn’t divide the money. Without a separate financial settlement, your finances can stay legally linked to your ex, sometimes for years.
This matters even if you think everything’s already been split. A verbal or informal agreement isn’t enforceable. If your ex’s circumstances change later, for example a pension grows or a business is sold, they may still have a claim.
We’ll help you sort your financial settlement properly, whether that’s before, during, or after your divorce is finalised. Then we’ll help you make it legally binding, so it can’t be reopened later.
Why People Choose a McKenzie Friend
The benefits & meaning of a McKenzie Friend
The traditional route to a financial settlement often means two solicitors and sometimes two barristers. Every letter, call and meeting adds to the bill. Even simple disagreements can become expensive, fast.
McKenzie Picave takes a different approach. As award-winning McKenzie Friends, we help you understand your financial position clearly, so you can negotiate from a place of knowledge, not guesswork. We’ll tell you honestly what’s realistic and what isn’t. Even when that’s not what you want to hear.
Our goal is a fair settlement, reached without unnecessary conflict or cost. If your case needs more support than we can give, such as a complex contested dispute, we’ll say so, and help you find the right next step.
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FAQs
We have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about financial settlements. If you do have any further questions, never hesitate to get in touch with us.
Do I need a solicitor for a financial settlement?
No. You’re not required to use a solicitor. Many people reach an agreement with support from a McKenzie Friend or a mediator instead.
Is my divorce finalised without a financial settlement?
Yes, but your finances may still be legally linked to your ex. A separate financial settlement is needed to formally divide everything.
How long do I have to sort my financial settlement?
There’s no fixed time limit, but it’s best to sort this close to your divorce. Waiting can leave you exposed to claims later on.
What if my ex and I can't agree?
We’ll help you explore mediation first. If that doesn’t work, you may need to apply to the court for a decision.
How do I make my financial settlement legally binding?
Once you agree, it needs to be turned into a consent order. This makes it enforceable and prevents future claims.
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