Southampton: Securing family home in divorce settlement

How our solicitors advised the client

Liz Hughes provided clear, realistic advice so the client understood their position and the options open to them. She then drafted the consent order and the necessary financial disclosure through Form D81.

This meant the financial settlement would meet the court’s requirements and help provide our client with lasting financial protection.

Protecting the clients’ financial interests

As part of the process, Liz also dealt with some concerns about the ex’s financial disclosure. There was an issue that he may have been underestimating his income and that he had not contributed in a consistent way towards child maintenance and household expenses.

It was this kind of detailed approach that meant we were able to reach an agreement, draft detailed consent order paperwork, and secure the court-approved sealed financial order. By doing so, the client was able to retain the family home and have some security regarding maintenance.

The client said:

“Thank you! My divorce marks the successful end of a very painful journey. Knowing you had my back was a huge relief and I don’t know how I would have got through it without having you work for me. 

“I am very happy to be moving on with my life now, and will never forget that it was thanks to your knowledge, skill, and guidance that my second chance began so positively. You really do make a difference to people’s lives.”