When couples separate and agree a financial settlement, certain documents have to be submitted to the Court. The Consent Order is a document which states the agreement itself. In addition to this, the parties have to submit a financial ‘Statement of Information’. This is known as a summary of the assets, income, liabilities and pension that the parties have at the time they sign the statement.  This form is used to assist the Judge in making a decision as to whether the financial … [Read more...]