FAQ: How long does it take to get a financial order?

In an uncontested divorce, parties should begin discussing finances whilst awaiting their conditional order. The divorce process takes approximately 26 weeks from start to finish, during which you should be negotiating on your financial order.

However, financial matters often take longer to resolve due to:

• Disclosure requirements: gathering financial information, particularly pension details, can be time-consuming. Sometimes, it can take longer for third parties such as pension schemes to provide all the necessary information.
• Negotiation delays: parties require time to consider options and may adjust their positions during discussions.

In reasonably amicable cases with cooperation from both parties, allow yourself a minimum of 6 months, but expect the process to take 9 to 12 months on average.

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