Consent order and D81 mediation support
Agree terms through mediation and take the next step towards a legally binding financial order
Barclay Devere helps separating couples reach clear financial proposals through mediation, organise the supporting information, and move towards solicitor drafting for a consent order and D81 process where appropriate.
Support with consent orders, D81 preparation discussions, structured financial proposals and solicitor-ready outcomes.
The problem
An informal agreement may feel settled, but if it is not formalised properly, the financial tie can stay open.
The solution
Mediation helps you reach clear financial proposals that can then move towards solicitor drafting and legal formalisation.
The next step
If agreement is reached, you leave with a structured written summary your solicitor can use for the next legal stage.
When do you need a consent order?
A consent order is commonly used when separating couples want their agreed financial settlement to be formally recorded and made legally binding.
This usually matters where you want to close off future financial claims, formalise what happens to property, pensions, savings or debt, record how assets are being divided, and move from informal agreement to a legally progressed outcome.
Mediation helps you agree the terms. A solicitor then drafts the consent order and deals with the formal legal submission.
What is the D81 form?
The D81 Statement of Information is typically part of the consent order process. It helps set out the financial position behind the proposed agreement.
For many people, this is the point where the process starts to feel technical. Barclay Devere helps you understand the practical side of what usually needs to be clear before a consent order can move forward.
Financial picture
- the asset picture
- property and mortgage details
- pensions
Supporting detail
- savings and investments
- debts and liabilities
- income where relevant
Settlement logic
- the basic logic behind the agreement
- how the figures relate to the outcome
- what a solicitor will usually need to see clearly
We do not replace legal advice, but we help make sure the proposals are organised clearly and sensibly before they go to a solicitor.
What can be covered in the agreement?
A consent order is only as strong as the settlement behind it. Mediation helps you work through the terms properly before legal drafting begins.
Property and equity
- the family home and equity
- mortgage positions
- buy-to-let or investment properties
- ownership structure and housing arrangements
Pensions
- pension sharing and offsetting
- how pensions fit into the wider settlement
- pension values and related disclosure
Savings, investments and debt
- savings accounts and ISAs
- investments and shareholdings
- loans, credit cards and liabilities
- closing joint finances sensibly
Business interests and complex assets
- company interests and retained earnings
- self-employed or director income
- more complex financial arrangements
- settlement options that reflect the real picture
How the process works
Step 1
Initial assessment
We discuss your situation, whether terms are already agreed, and what still needs to be worked through.
Step 2
Mediation and settlement discussions
We help you organise the issues and work towards practical proposals on property, pensions, savings, debt and any more complex assets.
Step 3
Written summary for the next legal step
If agreement is reached, we prepare a structured written summary that can be taken to your solicitor for consent order drafting and submission.
Why choose Barclay Devere?
Focused on outcomes that can move forward
We help you work towards a settlement that is clear enough to be progressed properly through the next legal stage.
Practical support around the next stage
We help you understand how mediation, D81 preparation and solicitor drafting fit together in practice.
Suitable for straightforward and complex finances
We deal with cases involving property, pensions, savings, debt and business interests through secure online mediation.
Ready to make your agreement legal?
If you want to move from discussion to a legally progressed financial settlement, Barclay Devere can help you take the next step with more clarity and structure.
Available across England and Wales via a secure online platform.
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Speak to a divorce mediator
Complete the form and the Barclay Devere team will review your enquiry. If you would rather speak now, call 0330 133 4858.
Why act now?
Reaching agreement in principle is only part of the process. If the terms are not properly formalised, future financial claims may still remain open.
Barclay Devere helps separating couples reach clear proposals through mediation and move towards a consent order that can be progressed properly through a solicitor.
- Support with consent orders and D81
- UK-wide online mediation
- Structured outcome for solicitor drafting