If you are seeking help with financial matters, you should speak to our team for advice that is relevant to your case.
It can be tricky to know what to do if an ex-spouse doesn’t comply with a financial order. Fortunately, there are things that can be done that really speak to the value of these during a divorce. Things could be much more complex if there was no order at all.
What Is A Financial Order?
When a couple gets a divorce, a financial order is a legal document that specifies how their finances will be divided. It may also be referred to as a “financial settlement” or a “consent order.” A financial order can address various financial matters, such as:
- The division of assets, such as property, savings, investments, and pensions.
- Ongoing maintenance payments to one party or the other.
- A lump sum payment to one party or the other.
- Child maintenance payments for the children of the marriage.
Read more about financial orders here.
What If An Ex-Spouse Doesn’t Comply With A Financial Order?
If your ex-spouse doesn’t comply with a financial order, you may need to take legal action to enforce it. Here are some of the possibilities you can explore:
- Negotiation. You can try to negotiate with your ex-spouse to resolve the issue. Sometimes, misunderstandings or disputes can be resolved through communication and compromise.
- Mediation. Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps you and your ex-spouse to resolve disputes. This can be a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve issues without going to court.
- Enforcement. If negotiations and mediation don’t work, you can apply to the court to enforce the financial order. The court can use various enforcement mechanisms to resolve the dispute.
- Variation. If your ex-spouse is unable to comply with the financial order, they may apply to the court to vary the terms of the order. The court can consider the circumstances and may adjust the order accordingly.
- Contempt of court. If your ex-spouse continues to ignore the financial order, they may be in contempt of court. This is a serious offence that can result in fines, imprisonment or other penalties.
It’s important to seek legal advice if your ex-spouse doesn’t comply with a financial order. An experienced family law solicitor can help you to understand your options and take appropriate action to enforce the order.
This page should be considered information only and should not be used in the place of legal advice. To discuss your own case, speak to our team.
How can you get help?
Our team of highly experienced family solicitors operate mostly in Birmingham and the Midlands, offering their expertise on a wide range of services.
To get in touch with our family law solicitors Mark Buttery and Laura Lambert, you can visit our contact us page, or contact us directly via the below details.
Laura Lambert: 07726329370 | [email protected]
Mark Buttery: 07726157297 | [email protected]
How can you get help?
Our team of highly experienced family solicitors operate mostly in Birmingham and the Midlands, offering their expertise on a wide range of services.
To get in touch with our family law solicitors Mark Buttery and Laura Lambert, you can visit our contact us page, or contact us directly via the below details.
Laura Lambert: 07726329370 | [email protected]
Mark Buttery: 07726157297 | [email protected]