Financial remedy applications rose by 7% in late 2024, showing that more couples are taking steps to legally finalise their financial arrangements after divorce.
According to the latest government data, between July and September 2024, there were 9,255 financial remedy applications, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
(Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/family-court-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2024/family-court-statistics-quarterly-july-to-september-2024)
This rise suggests that divorcing couples are becoming more aware of the importance of securing court-approved Consent Orders or Clean Break Orders to prevent future financial claims.
Why is this important?
Divorce alone does not end financial ties. Without a financial order, either party can apply for money or assets from the other in the future — even years after the Final Order.
By applying for a financial remedy through the court, couples can:
- Protect their savings, property, and pensions
- Prevent future claims against income or inheritance
- Create certainty and closure after divorce
What’s driving the increase?
The rise in applications may reflect growing awareness through online legal services, better guidance, and high-profile media cases involving post-divorce claims. More couples are now realising that financial separation is just as important as ending the legal marriage itself.
Who should consider a financial order?
- Couples with any shared assets (including property or pensions)
- Anyone who has agreed to a settlement and wants to make it legally binding
- Those seeking a Clean Break to avoid future claims
- Individuals wanting to protect their future income, investments, or inheritance
Even if there’s nothing to divide now, a Clean Break Order ensures that no future claims can be made — providing long-term financial peace of mind.
