When can a Financial Consent Order be approved in a divorce?

The earliest point a court will approve and seal a Consent Order is once the Conditional Order is granted. Thereafter, a Financial Consent Order can be approved at any time. The Consent Order becomes legally binding once approved by the court, but some provisions may only take effect after the Final Order is issued.

It is recommended to have the Financial Consent Order approved by the court before the Final Order is issued. This is to ensure pension, inheritance, and death in service benefits are not affected.