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Working out money and property using financial orders

What a financial order is

Find out what happens if the court has to decide about money, property and possessions when a marriage or civil partnership ends

Using solicitors or mediators to work out your financial order application

Find out how you can get help to speed up your financial order application by using mediators and solicitors

Applying for a financial order

Find out how to apply for a financial order and how the court makes a decision about your property and possessions if you can't agree

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Working out who gets what

Find out how your money, property and possessions could be split at the end of your relationship

Family mediation

Using a mediator can save you time, money and stress if your relationship is ending

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