What does a clean break order do?

A clean break order is a financial settlement between you and your former spouse that has been approved by the court. It will severe your financial ties and protect you from a claim over any future assets you acquire.

Can you get a clean break order with children?

You can’t fully achieve a clean break where you have children eligible for child maintenance. However you can get a clean break divorce settlement for all other types of financial claim between you and your former spouse.

How does a clean break work?

Clean Break Order Explained A Clean Break Order effectively draws a line under the division of assets after your divorce. Once a Clean Break Order has been issued by the Court, it means that no claim can be made on any of your assets in future and you can’t make a claim against your former partner’s assets either.

Do I have to agree to a clean break order?

Yes, both parties must agree to a clean break. If you cannot agree between you then you may need the help of the courts.

Can a judge change a clean break order?

Regardless of how you come to an agreement, a judge has the right to amend any order if they deem it to be unfair in any way. Consent Orders are usually considered a ‘clean break’ between a divorcing couple, meaning that neither person will be able to make a future financial claim against the other.

Does a clean break order affect child maintenance?

A clean break order will not include any spousal maintenance. It enables both parties to move forward and be financially independent of one another. A clean break settlement does not mean that the absent parent escapes their obligation to pay child maintenance.

Can I get a clean break order without a solicitor?

Do I need a Solicitor to make a Clean Break Consent Order? In short, yes. A Clean Break Consent Order is an order of the Court therefore it must be drafted by a solicitor to ensure that it contains all of the necessary provisions to protect you and to prevent any future claims being made.

Can I refuse financial disclosure?

If you don’t give financial disclosure, then there are several potential consequences: If you refuse to provide financial disclosure as part of the financial court process the court can make orders against you requiring financial disclosure. You will be in contempt of court if you breach the order.

Who pays for a clean break order?

This is a regular payment made by a former husband, wife or civil partner to their ex-partner. It’s only paid where one partner can’t support themselves financially without it. The amount you receive would depend on: how much you need to live on.

Do I have to disclose my new partners assets?

Many people will hold strong opinions on disclosing their new partner’s financial position, and the partner themselves may refuse, but there is a duty to disclose any plans to cohabit or remarry, and to provide full and frank disclosure.

What are the 5 steps of mediation?

Once you have gone through all Five Stages of the mediation, the goal is to achieve a final and durable settlement of the dispute.

Stage One: Convening The Mediation.
Stage Two: Opening Session.
Stage Three: Communication.
Stage Four: The Negotiation.
Stage Five: Closure.

Can a clean break order be used for Child Maintenance?

What does it mean when a court orders a clean break?

Such an order is usually called a ‘clean break order’, and means that thereafter neither party can apply to the court for any further financial orders against the other. Note, however, that there cannot be a clean break if the court has ordered one party to make continuing financial provision for the other, by way of maintenance.

How can I obtain a clean break agreement?

To obtain a clean break agreement, couples need to both sign the consent order. To decide what is fair, you should have negotiated, but in many cases it is a good idea to get legal advice from a divorce solicitor or use mediation. Who makes the order?

Can a clean break order prevent an ex spouse from claiming?

Whilst a Clean Break Order can prevent you or your ex-spouse from making future claims against all assets such as property, income, pensions, and business interests, it should be noted that a Clean Break Order would not prevent the primary carer of any children from claiming child maintenance.

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