Recent figures from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (Jan–March 2025) show:
22,053 Final Orders granted
11,439 Financial Remedy applications disposals
That’s almost double the number of divorces being finalised compared to financial proceedings concluding.
This suggests that many couples are legally ending their marriages — but not formally resolving their financial claims.
Why does this matter?
A Final Order legally ends your marriage — but it does not end your financial claims against each other.
Without a court-approved Financial Order (even where you agree matters), either party can bring financial claims in the future — sometimes years after the divorce.
Without a Financial Order:
Your former spouse could make a claim against you years later
This could include claims against property, pensions, inheritance, or future income
There is ongoing financial uncertainty
With the introduction of no-fault divorce, the process has become more streamlined and accessible. However, this may also be contributing to a misconception that the divorce process automatically resolves finances. It does not.
If you or someone you know is going through a divorce, make sure finances are properly dealt with and legally protected.
Our Family Law team can advise on:
Negotiating settlements
Preparing Consent Orders
Financial Remedy proceedings
Securing a Financial Order today can prevent uncertainty tomorrow.
If you would like advice about securing a Financial Order, please contact our Family Law team today by clicking here.
