Hi, I’m Susan. I'm a SRA-regulated solicitor and I help separating couples work out what's fair - and reach a financial agreement together.
I'll guide you both through what needs to be considered and help you find a fair way forward.
✔ One solicitor working with you both
✔ Clear, fixed fees - no surprises
✔ The reassurance of knowing everything has been dealt with properly
Hi, I’m Susan. I'm a SRA-regulated solicitor and I help separating couples work out what's fair - and reach a financial agreement together.
I'll guide you both through what needs to be considered and help you find a fair way forward.
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Some couples come to me knowing roughly what they want to do. Others aren't sure what's fair yet - or have things they haven't been able to agree on.
Either is absolutely fine.
I'll work with you both to understand your financial situation, what needs to be considered and what a fair settlement could look like in your circumstances.
Where there are decisions to make, I'll help you work through them together.
And once you've reached an agreement, I'll make sure it's properly documented and turned into a legally binding Consent Order.
You don't have to work it all out first. That's what I'm here to help you do.
I’m so grateful to you for all you have done for us. The outcome would have been very different without you.
- Maria
Instead of each of you instructing a separate solicitor and communicating through them, I'll work with both of you together through one clear, structured process.
We'll look at your financial circumstances together - including your home, pensions, savings, income and future needs - so you both understand what needs to be considered before making decisions.
I'll explain the legal principles that are relevant to your circumstances and help you understand what a fair settlement could look like for you.
I'll help you work through the sticking points together so you can make informed decisions.
3. You reach an agreement together
Rather than proposals passing backwards and forwards between two solicitors, you'll be able to work towards an agreement through one shared process, with my guidance along the way.
4. We make it legally binding
Once you've reached an agreement, I'll prepare the documentation needed to turn it into legally binding court order and help you with the court process to have it approved.
Susan has been a fantastic help in sorting our Financial Consent Order. The advice and assistance she gave has been invaluable.
She has acted in both our interests and provided great advice to us both. I cannot recommend her enough...thank you Susan.
- Jaye
By the end of the process, you'll have a legally binding consent order approved by a Judge, reflecting a fair financial settlement that you've agreed together - one which takes account of your family circumstances.
Your financial position for the future is now protected and any big win on the Euromillions lottery is your and yours only after that :)
You'll have the reassurance of knowing:
✔ You've considered what matters before making your decisions
✔ You've reached an agreement together with my help, rather than turning the process into a battle between two sides
✔ Your agreement has been properly documented and legally formalised
✔ You can move forward knowing the financial side of your divorce has been dealt with
Because the goal isn't simply to get divorced.
It's to get to the other side knowing you've dealt with things fairly and calmly - and properly.
Every couple comes to me at a slightly different stage.
You may still be trying to work out what's fair and need help reaching an agreement.
Or you may have already agreed what you want to do and simply want the reassurance of knowing you've got it right and everything will be dealt with properly.
That's why I offer two levels of support - and both are for a fixed cost.
We need help working out what's fair:
For couples who want to reach a fair financial agreement together, but need help understanding what should be considered and working through the decisions along the way.
I'll guide you both through the process, help you understand what a fair settlement could look like in your circumstances and help you work through any areas you haven't yet agreed.
Once you've reached an agreement, I'll prepare the legal documentation and deal with the Consent Order process for you.
£1,750 each / £3,500 per couple
(Out of interest, the average cost of hiring two separate solicitors to help you agree a financial settlement: £7,000-£15,000+ and Court proceedings: £20,000+)
We've already reached an agreement:
For couples who have already agreed how they want to divide their finances and want an experienced solicitor to check their agreement and make sure everything is properly dealt with.
I'll review what you've agreed, explain anything you may need to reconsider and, once everything is in order, prepare the legal documentation needed to formalise your agreement.
£1,250 each / £2,500 per couple
"Thank you so much for making this happen.
I'm very happy that we have finally got to an amicable agreement.
It's all quite overwhelming. I've just been taking in the finality of it all, over this weekend.
Again, thank you for your efforts and your patience. You got it done! "
- Jeff
Yes - where both partners are willing to be open and constructive, it can be an entirely appropriate approach.
Fairness is at the heart of the process.
My role is to help you reach an agreement that is fair to both of you in the context of your particular circumstances - taking into account matters such as housing needs, income, pensions, children, future security and the overall assets available.
Fair does not always mean an equal split. What is fair depends on the facts of each case.
I guide you both through that discussion carefully, explain what the law would usually consider reasonable, and ensure any agreement reached is one that can properly be approved by the court.
The aim is that both of you feel matters have been dealt with properly and fairly in your unique circumstances.
It is normal if discussions between you both have been difficult up until now.
My role is to help you work through those sticking points calmly, explain what is fair in legal terms, and keep discussions constructive.
Many couples find that once there is clear guidance and someone neutral keeping things steady, agreement becomes much easier to reach.
If it becomes clear that a joint approach is no longer the right route, I will say so honestly and explain the next sensible steps.
Yes - absolutely.
A Consent Order is your court-approved court order, confirming how your assets, pension, debts and income will be divided following your divorce.
Without a Consent Order, either of you could make a future financial claim, even years after your divorce.
It’s also the only way pensions can be shared legally.
For most couples, no.
Court is usually the most adversarial and expensive route. It can take years and significantly increase conflict.
Where both partners are willing to be transparent and constructive, reaching agreement together is typically simpler, faster and far more cost-effect.
6. What about mediation?
Mediation can work well for some couples.
However, mediators cannot provide legal advice or draft the legally binding documents required for court approval.
My service combines structured legal guidance with preparation of the formal documents - so your agreement is both fair and legally binding.
7. What does 'Freelance Solicitor' mean?
I am regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 8013506) and work directly with clients, without being part of a traditional firm.
This allows for a more personal service, clear communication and fixed fees - with one solicitor handling your matter from start to finish.
Click here to learn more about freelance solicitors.
📩 Ready to sort things out fairly - together, with my help?
If you've separated and want to understand whether working with one solicitor could be right for you, arrange a free introductory call with me.
We can talk about where you've got to, what you need help with and whether Divorcing Amicably is the right fit for you both.
Leave your details below and I'll get back to you. Prefer email? You can email me at susan@divorcingamicably.co.uk
Susan made the whole process easier and more transparent for us both. We stayed amicable, felt supported every step of the way, and avoided the stress and expense of two separate lawyers.
I can’t recommend her highly enough.
- Kelly
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