Can my ex make a financial claim 20 years after our divorce?

Unless a Court approved financial order was made at the time of your divorce; your ex can still make a financial claim, even 20 years after the divorce.

In England and Wales there is no automatic cut-off for making such claims. It is important to remember that a divorce only ends the marriage; it does not end the financial relationship.

Financial claims that can be made include spousal support, lump sum payments, property transfers, and pension sharing even assets or wealth acquired after the divorce. The only way to guarantee and prevent future claims is to obtain a legally binding financial order such as a Consent Order, or a Financial Remedy Order made by a court.