What is the Express Financial Remedy procedure?

The Express Financial Remedy Procedure is a pilot scheme introduced in selected family courts from April 2025, for straightforward financial cases arising from divorce or dissolution. It aims to be faster, more cost-effective, and less stressful for participants.

The procedure applies to cases where the combined net assets (excluding pensions) of both parties are 250,000 or less, and can be used where the main asset is equity in a property.

The procedure is a fast-track process where the traditional three-stage financial remedy process is reduced to two main hearings where Judges take a more active role in managing the case and encouraging settlement. The aim is to resolve cases within 6 to 7 months from the start.