Free Divorce & Financial Settlement Guide — England & Wales
DivorceCompanion helps you navigate divorce and financial settlement in England and Wales with a free personalised Clarity Plan, step-by-step guidance, and affordable digital tools. Not a law firm — plain-English process guidance only.
What is DivorceCompanion?
DivorceCompanion is a digital guidance platform for people going through divorce in England and Wales. We provide a free Clarity Plan that maps your specific route — amicable or disputed — and shows every stage of the divorce and financial settlement process. For those who need to complete financial disclosure, our guided Form E tool walks you through all 28 sections with plain-English explanations.
We are not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice. All guidance is general information only. We always recommend taking independent legal advice from a qualified solicitor before finalising any financial settlement.
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Answer four quick questions about your situation and receive a personalised roadmap showing every stage of your divorce and financial settlement in England and Wales.
The free Clarity Plan covers: understanding your route (amicable or disputed), key stages and timescales, what financial disclosure is needed, and what happens at each court stage.
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- Amicable Route — For couples who have agreed, or nearly agreed, their finances. Covers no-fault divorce application, financial settlement, consent order, and Form D81.
- Disputed Route — For contested financial cases. Covers MIAM, Form A, First Directions Appointment, Financial Dispute Resolution, and Final Hearing.
- Form E Guidance — Full financial disclosure required in all contested cases. Covers all 28 sections including property, pensions, income, and financial needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DivorceCompanion a law firm?
No. DivorceCompanion is a digital guidance platform, not a law firm. We provide general information and tools to help you understand the divorce process in England and Wales. We do not provide legal advice. You should seek independent advice from a qualified solicitor before finalising any financial settlement or court order.
What does the free Clarity Plan include?
The free Clarity Plan is a personalised roadmap of your divorce and financial settlement process in England and Wales. Based on four quick questions, it shows your route (amicable or disputed), key stages, timescales, and what documentation you will need.
What is Form E?
Form E is the mandatory financial disclosure form used in contested divorce financial proceedings in England and Wales. It covers all assets, income, liabilities, pensions, and financial needs. DivorceCompanion provides guided Form E completion tools as part of the Disputed bundle.
What is included in the Amicable Bundle?
The Amicable Bundle (£79) provides stage-by-stage guidance for couples who have agreed their finances, covering the no-fault divorce application, financial settlement steps, consent order preparation, and Form D81 completion guidance.
Which areas of England and Wales does DivorceCompanion cover?
DivorceCompanion is designed specifically for England and Wales. Family law procedures differ in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other jurisdictions. If you are based outside England and Wales, please seek local legal advice.
How much does DivorceCompanion cost?
The Clarity Plan is free. Paid bundles start from £79 for the Amicable Bundle. See our pricing page for full details.
Legal Disclaimer
DivorceCompanion provides general information and digital tools to help individuals understand the divorce and financial settlement process in England and Wales. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice or creates a solicitor-client relationship. You should always seek independent advice from a qualified SRA-regulated solicitor before entering into any financial settlement or submitting documents to court. Deliberately concealing assets or providing false information in court proceedings is a serious criminal offence.