Financial Settlement & Divorce Solicitors — Capital One Solicitors

Managing Your Finances During Divorce

Divorce can be emotionally draining, and financial matters often make it even more complex. At Capital One Solicitors, we work alongside leading financial professionals—including accountants, pension advisors, tax specialists, and property valuers—to give you complete clarity on your marital assets right from the beginning.

Our team has extensive experience in negotiating and resolving financial settlements. Whether it involves the family home, pensions, investments, or other shared assets, we are here to guide and protect you.

If you believe your spouse may be concealing income or assets, our experts can carry out detailed investigations of personal and business finances to uncover the truth.

Why a Financial Settlement Matters in Divorce

Even after a divorce is legally finalised with a Final Order (Decree Absolute), financial claims between spouses remain open unless they are legally dismissed by the court. This means either party could still make a financial claim many years later.

To avoid future disputes and achieve certainty, it’s crucial to finalise financial arrangements during or immediately after your divorce. Our solicitors will help you secure closure, protect your assets, and achieve peace of mind.

Getting the Right Financial Settlement

Divorce brings important financial questions, and we ensure you get clear, practical answers, including:

• What will happen to the family home? Will it be sold, or can one spouse remain in it?

• How will the proceeds from property sales be divided?

• What housing arrangements should be made for each party?

• What level of financial support is required to maintain your standard of living?

• How much child maintenance is payable, and for how long?

• How will pensions, savings, and business assets be divided?

How We Support You — Tailored Legal Services

We provide specialist divorce and financial settlement advice in Slough, Southall, and surrounding areas, including:

• Division of Property: Handling all matters relating to the family home and other real estate.

• Asset Distribution: Ensuring fair division of savings, pensions, investments, and business interests.

• Debt Allocation: Clarifying responsibility for existing financial commitments.

• Spousal Maintenance: Advising on entitlement and securing ongoing support where appropriate.

• Financial Investigations: Identifying hidden income, assets, or irregularities in financial disclosure.

• Consent Orders: Preparing legally binding agreements to protect you from future financial claims.

• Full Financial Disclosure: Assisting with valuation and proper disclosure of all assets, including pensions.

Why Choose Capital One Solicitors?

• Specialist Experience: Our solicitors have decades of expertise in family law and financial settlements.

• Client-Centred Service: We are compassionate, transparent, and clear in both advice and pricing.

• Proven Results: Many clients have successfully secured their homes, fair support, and recognition of their contributions to family assets through our representation.

10-Step Divorce Financial Settlement Process

1. Financial Disclosure – Both parties provide a full breakdown of income, assets, debts, and pensions (Form E or D81).

2. Independent Valuations – Professional valuations of property, pensions, businesses, and valuables.

3. Assess Future Needs – Preparing realistic post-divorce budgets for housing, childcare, and living costs.

4. Mediation / ADR – Exploring non-court solutions to reduce stress, time, and costs.

5. Formal Application – Submitting Form A if an agreement cannot be reached.

6. First Directions Appointment (FDA) – Court reviews what further evidence or documents are needed.

7. Negotiations / FDR Hearing – Attempting settlement with guidance from the court.

8. Consent Order – Drafting and submitting the legally binding agreement.

9. Final Order / Clean Break – Making the agreement effective and preventing future claims.

10. Enforcement (if needed) – Ensuring compliance with the Consent Order through legal enforcement.

Optional: Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreements – Agreements made before or during marriage can provide clarity and may help avoid disputes later.

Why This Process Is Important

• Legal Protection: Without a Consent Order, claims can still be made years after divorce.

• Time & Cost Efficiency: Mediation often reduces legal fees and stress.

• Fair Asset Division: Ensures pensions, businesses, and property are valued and divided fairly.

• Security & Closure: A clean break settlement provides peace of mind for the future.

We’re Here to Help

We understand that divorce and financial disputes can be one of the hardest times in life. That’s why our solicitors combine professionalism with empathy, guiding you carefully through every stage.

Our goal is to minimise conflict, reduce costs, and secure a fair settlement that safeguards your financial future.

📞 Phone: 01753 382782 / 07958 623124
📧 Email: enquiries@capitalonesolicitors.co.uk
🏢 Address: First Floor, Suite 2, Aurora House, 105 High Street, Slough, SL1 1DH

In Closing

A divorce settlement is not just about dividing assets—it’s about creating stability and fairness for your future. With Capital One Solicitors, you gain experienced guidance, strong negotiation, and lasting protection.

Start your next chapter with clarity, security, and confidence.