Establish exactly what has been agreed
A broad understanding about money may still leave important details unresolved. Yudey can organise a consent order preparation enquiry by recording the agreed terms and identifying what the parties mean by them. We ask whether agreement is written, whether a draft exists and whether either person still expects changes. A summary from one party should not be presented as joint approval of every provision.
Official guidance explains the financial consent order process in England and Wales. [1] Court approval is a separate step from reaching an agreement. The responsible family law professional must assess the proposed terms, supporting information and procedural position. This page does not guarantee approval or suggest that a privately signed document is already a court order.
Connect the proposal with the financial information
The preparation can organise the financial records behind the settlement, including assets, debts, income and relevant valuations. Each figure should have a date and source. If the parties rely on different values, the discrepancy remains visible for resolution. The professional needs to understand the proposal's context rather than review isolated clauses without the information on which the agreement was based.
Missing disclosure or significant changes since negotiations should be raised before drafting is treated as final. We do not assume that a past exchange of statements remains current indefinitely. The coordinator can maintain a document index and query list, while the professional assesses what supporting information is required and how changes affect the proposed application.
Translate practical intentions into questions for the drafter
A proposed lump sum, property transfer or continuing payment needs precise practical information. The brief can identify amounts, intended dates, triggering events and the person responsible for each action. Where wording is uncertain, we record the question instead of choosing a legal formulation without authority. The professional should draft and assess the terms within the accepted scope.
Pension and property arrangements may require separate documents, provider information or external advice. The preparation can identify those dependencies early. An agreement between spouses does not itself establish that a lender will release someone or that a pension provider can implement the intended result. Those questions should be assessed before the proposal is described as ready for submission.
Check the procedural stage and client relationship
The enquiry should state the current divorce or dissolution stage and include relevant orders or correspondence. The professional decides the appropriate timing and any further requirements. The coordinator does not recommend advancing another court step simply to keep a checklist moving. Financial consequences and procedural dependencies need assessment against the actual case.
Each person's advice arrangements should be clear. A joint financial objective does not mean one professional can automatically provide independent advice to both parties. The engagement should identify the client, confidentiality and how approved information is shared. If the other party has a solicitor, the communication route should be agreed rather than creating parallel informal negotiations.
Distinguish drafting, court work and implementation
The quotation should state whether the accepted work includes a draft, revisions, the relevant application and responses to court questions. Reserved legal activities require a suitably authorised provider. This page does not establish Yudey's authorisation or imply that administrative coordination includes conduct of proceedings. The responsible professional should accept and explain their role before substantive drafting or filing begins.
After submission, the file should record what was sent and who monitors correspondence. If an order is approved, implementation remains a separate practical stage. Payment evidence, transfers and other completed actions should be retained. A sealed order should not be treated as proof that every obligation has already been performed, and follow-up work is included only where expressly agreed.
Request preparation with the terms and dates in view
Begin with the main agreed terms, current procedural stage and whether a solicitor already acts. Mention any approaching payment or transaction date. Keep detailed statements and sensitive drafts out of the initial form. The next step is to agree the document exchange, professional scope and outstanding questions before a preparation timetable is confirmed.
Fees are stated in pounds sterling with applicable VAT. Court charges, pension work, conveyancing and additional advice are separately identified. The timetable depends on complete information, agreement on wording and court processing. The service should provide an accurate drafting brief and clear responsibility for each accepted stage, without promising approval or presenting preparation as a completed financial resolution.
Official information behind this service
Sources checked on 8 September 2026. Use the linked guidance for subsequent changes.