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How to Fill in Form E for Divorce: UK Guide
Need help filling in Form E for your divorce? This complete guide explains how to complete the 28-page financial statement, includes practical examples, and shows you how to save £1,500+ with our online questionnaire tool.
Read more →Form E Documents Checklist: Every Attachment You Need
The complete checklist of all 17 documents required for your Form E financial disclosure. Know exactly what to gather, where to get it, and how long it takes.
Read more →Pensions in Divorce: Why You Need a CETV (Not Just a Statement)
Don't use your annual pension statement for divorce. Learn why you need a Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV) for Form E and exactly how to request it.
Read more →House Valuation for Divorce: How to Calculate Equity for Form E
Stop arguing about the asking price. Learn how to calculate the true "Net Equity" of your family home for divorce settlements, including Single Joint Experts and mortgage redemption costs.
Read more →The Divorce Financial Snapshot: What Goes Into the "Matrimonial Pot"?
Before you can split assets, you must value them. A practical checklist of what to gather for a UK divorce financial snapshot — from house equity to pension CETVs.
Read more →Divorce Settlement Calculator UK: How to Calculate Your Split (The 3-Step Formula)
Calculate your divorce settlement split instantly. We explain the official 3-step legal formula: valuing the 'Matrimonial Pot,' applying the 50/50 sharing principle, and adjusting for 'Needs'. Stop guessing and start modeling your financial future.
Read more →Why your Form E will be rejected: The "Additional State Pension" rule
Did you know your Form E can be rejected if you only attach a standard State Pension forecast? The court requires a specific valuation of your "Additional State Pension" (SERPS). Learn which document you actually need (Form BR19/BR20) and how to get it.
Read more →Self-Employed? Don't make this £100k mistake in Section 2.11 of Form E
Are you a freelancer or contractor? If you list your annual turnover as your business value on Form E, you could accidentally give away thousands in your settlement. Learn why "Turnover" is not "Value" and how to calculate the correct figure.
Read more →Form E Income Needs: What is a "reasonable" monthly amount for groceries?
Right now, you share costs with your ex. You haven't paid a solo water bill in 15 years. How are you supposed to know what "reasonable" looks like for a single-person household? What if you guess too low and end up struggling to pay your bills? What if you estimate too high and the judge thinks you're being greedy or dishonest? You're staring at an empty table, paralysed by the fear of getting it wrong. Let's fix that.
Read more →Can I list money owed to my parents on Form E? (The 'Soft Loan' Trap)
Borrowed money from the 'Bank of Mum and Dad'? Be careful. If you list it as a debt on Form E without a contract, the court may treat it as a gift. Here is how to distinguish a "Hard Debt" from a "Soft Debt" before you file.
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