Buckinghamshire-based support across the UK — not a solicitor or barrister
  1. Home
  2. How We Can Help
  3. Understanding Financial Remedy Proceedings

Divorce & Financial Remedies

Understanding Financial Remedy Proceedings

Financial remedy proceedings deal with financial claims following divorce or dissolution. They are separate from child arrangements proceedings. The standard route involves disclosure, case management, negotiation and, if needed, a final decision, but some applications follow a different procedure.

Book a Free 30-Minute ConsultationSend an Email Enquiry

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Step-by-step

  1. Starting the applicationThe appropriate application is issued and the court sets a timetable. Non-court dispute resolution should be considered where safe and suitable.
  2. Financial disclosureEach party usually completes the required financial statement and provides specified supporting documents.
  3. First Directions AppointmentThe court identifies issues, deals with questionnaires and gives directions for valuations, evidence or further disclosure.
  4. Comply with directionsAnswer permitted questions, obtain documents and update schedules by the dates ordered.
  5. Financial Dispute Resolution hearingThe FDR is a settlement-focused hearing where the judge gives an indication to assist negotiation.
  6. Continue negotiationsOffers and updated financial information may be required. The parties decide whether to settle.
  7. Final hearing if unresolvedThe court hears evidence and submissions, then decides the financial order.
  8. Implement the orderProperty, lump sum, pension or other provisions can require specialist legal, tax, pension or conveyancing work.

What you will need

  • Application and court notices
  • Financial statement timetable
  • Asset, income, pension and debt documents
  • Orders and questionnaires
  • Offers and schedules
  • Hearing preparation and bundle tasks

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Mixing child arrangements arguments into financial disclosure
  • Incomplete or late disclosure
  • Ignoring non-court dispute resolution requirements
  • Treating an FDR indication as a final judgment
  • Overlooking implementation advice

Practical paid support

How I can help

Financial Remedy Paperwork Assistance

£60 per hour

Practical document organisation, chronologies, schedules and hearing checklists using information you provide. Specialist legal, tax, valuation and pension advice are outside scope.

Included

  • Document and deadline organisation
  • Practical checklists
  • Formatting and administrative preparation
  • Scope and estimate agreed in advance

Not included

  • Legal advice on entitlement or settlement
  • Valuation, tax or pension advice
  • Negotiating or conducting litigation
Book a Free 30-Minute ConsultationSend an Email Enquiry

We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Is Form E always used?

The required financial statement depends on the application and procedure. Check the court documents and official form guidance.

Can you advise what settlement I should accept?

No. That is individual legal and financial advice for a suitably regulated professional.

Official sources

Guidance checked: 1 November 2026. Always check the latest court order and official source before acting.

Important: This page gives general procedural information for England and Wales. The Everyday McKenzie Friend provides independent, non-regulated practical support and is not a solicitor or barrister. I do not provide regulated legal advice, conduct litigation or have an automatic right to address the court. Court decisions and permission for McKenzie Friend assistance remain matters for the court.