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Consent Order

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Sarah1217 · 19/04/2022 13:05

I'm in the process of agreeing a consent order with my STBXH. We don't own a property and just have a few savings accounts that we are splitting so his solicitor drew up the order and I had someone review it ensure it was fair.

He has always been cagey about what accounts exist (they are in his name) and has this idea that women try to "steal" from men during a divorce, despite the fact that I was the higher earner in our marriage and paid for holidays, dinners out, etc and contributed more to savings. He refused to provide his outgoings when asked, and begrudgingly provided a breakdown of his accounts but only after many discussions with his solicitor. And as I said, I'm still unclear on exactly what accounts exist.

I've now received the final version of the consent order and it now lists him as owning a property. He told me his solicitor advised him not to disclose this information until the final exchange of documents. I doubt I will be entitled to any of the property value as he's purchased it with his new partner, but should I seek additional advice? Would this new information make any difference to the consent order?

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millymolls · 19/04/2022 13:11

Has he purchased since split if he’s purchased with new partner?
I expect there is sizeable mortgage ?

I think it would only make a difference if he’s purchase with huge savings to which you may be entitled to some if they’ve accrued during your marriage

AnneLovesGilbert · 19/04/2022 13:16

Do you have your own lawyer? Don’t trust his! You need your own advice urgently.

Itsybitsydoodah · 19/04/2022 21:11

Def seek your own legal advice. If you are talking a lot in savings it might even need a forensic accountant to check he's not failed to list all his accounts. Whatever you do, dont sign the consent order until you've had your own seperate legal advice.

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