Hi, I'm Susan Perry a Solicitor who works with both partners together to reach a fair, legally sound financial agreement
✔ A straightforward process that reduces tension
✔ Fixed fees - no hidden costs, no surprises
✔ A direct path to a final, legally binding agreement
My role is simple: to help you separate your finances fairly and respectfully - with complete legal certainty
👉 If you've already separated, book a free call to see whether this approach is the right for you both
Hi, I'm Susan Perry a Solicitor who works with both partners together to reach a fair, legally sound financial agreement
My role is simple: to help you separate your finances fairly and respectfully - with complete legal certainty
👉 If you've already separated, let's start with a free call to see whether this approach is right for you both
What’s fair? Download the simple guide to understanding fair financial settlements
and it’s natural to feel uncertain. You don't need to have everything worked out already.
What matters now is choosing a fair way forward - one that feels right for you both and gives you the legal certainty to move on, knowing everything is properly settled.
I’m so grateful to you for all you have done for us. The outcome would have been very different without you.
- Maria
I work with both partners together, guiding you through the process of agreeing how to divide your finances as part of their divorce.
Many couples tell me they feel a sense of relief as soon as we begin - as if the tension eases once there’s someone neutral keeping things steady, clear and respectful.
I’m not here to take sides.
My role is simple: to guide you toward a fair, practical financial agreement you both feel comfortable with - so you can move forward with confidence and close this chapter with dignity.
Before starting the separation process, I had a free consultation with a solicitor. It felt daunting and far too much for our circumstances.
Ours was a fairly simple and amicable situation. We’d already agreed to apply online ourselves, since we had few shared assets and the legal fees we’d each been quoted seemed completely disproportionate.
But even with an amicable separation, it still felt daunting to do it all with no legal support - especially once we started talking about how to divide our assets.
That’s when I found Susan, who works with both partners together.
She 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
Starting the divorce process is more straightforward than people expect - couples can complete the online form themselves through the Government website.
Where things become more challenging is dividing finances fairly, especially when emotions are high or communication feels strained.
You’re not looking for conflict. You just want to move forward feeling confident that everything has been handled properly.
That’s where I can help.
I’ll guide you step by step through a calm, structured process - helping you untangle your finances and reach an agreement that’s both legally sound and genuinely fair to you both.
I offer a respectful way to end your ties to each other and move on amicably.
"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
By the time we finish working together, you’ll have a clear, legally binding court order - one that feels fair to you both and is fully recognised under English law.
Everything will be resolved properly and you'll be able to move forward, confident that your finances have been separated fairly.
And if life brings a windfall later - an inheritance, business success or even a lottery win - it will be entirely yours, free from old financial ties.
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
Divorce is already an emotional process - your legal costs shouldn’t add more uncertainty.
That’s why I work on a simple, fixed-fee basis.
There's no hourly rates, no hidden costs and no therefore no unwanted surprises.
And because you’re working with one shared solicitor, you’ll save thousands compared to hiring two separate solicitors - and often tens of thousands compared to going to court.
For couples who want calm, structured legal support in reaching a fair agreement - without going to court.
My role is to help you reach a balanced, workable, legally fair agreement together.
This option provides structure, clarity and legal direction - so discussions stay productive and grounded in what the law considers fair.
My roles is not to take sides, but to keep the process focussed and moving forward. I'll help you share financial information fully, understand the law and resolve sticking points before they escalate.
✅ What’s included:
✔ A structured financial disclosure process for complete honesty and clarity
✔ Shared, consistent legal guidance for you both
✔ Calm, solicitor-led (mediation style) discussions (neutral and focused on fairness)
✔ A professionally drafted Separation Agreement
✔ A completed Consent Order, ready for court approval
✔ Support with all required court paperwork
Fixed fee: £1,750 per person (£3,500 per couple)
You can find my terms and conditions of engagement here.
Outcome:
A clear legally fair agreement - and legally binding court-approved settlement, so you can both move on with peace of mind.
For couples who’ve already agreed terms - and want legal reassurance and protection.
If you've worked things out together but want your proposed agreement reviewed by a solicitor and finalised legally, then this option ensures what you've agreed is fair, complete and legally binding..
I’ll ensure your agreement meets legal fairness standards, ask questions if needed, and prepare everything needed to be approved by the court.
✅ What’s included:
✔ A focused financial disclosure process
✔ A full legal review of your proposed financial agreement
✔ Clear, shared legal guidance on whether it's balanced and fair
✔ A professionally drafted Separation Agreement
✔ Preparation of the Consent Order, ready for court approval
✔ Support with all required court paperwork
Fixed fee: £1,250 per person (£2,500 per couple)
You can find my terms and conditions of engagement here.
Outcome:
A properly reviewed, legally fair enforceable agreement and legally binding court-approved settlement which gives you both complete closure.
⚖️ What is a Consent Order?
A Consent Order is a legally binding document, approved by a judge, that confirms how your assets, pension, debts and income will be divided after your divorce.
It usually includes a clean break - which means neither of you can make new financial claims against the other in the future.
🔒 Do we really need one?
Yes - absolutely.
Without a Consent Order, either of you could make a future financial claim, even years later.
And it’s the only way pensions can be shared legally.
⏳ When can we apply for a Consent Order?
Once your Conditional Order is granted (usually around 24 weeks after starting your divorce).
I recommend submitting the Consent Order before applying for the Final Order, so everything is wrapped up neatly by the time your divorce is finalised.
🛡️ Why also have a Separation Agreement?
A Separation Agreement is helpful when:
It acts as a safeguard during this waiting period.
I’ve seen cases where one spouse tried to backtrack at the last minute.
Because there was a signed Separation Agreement, the other could have enforced it if needed - and everything stayed on track.
Without it, they would have been back at square one after months of progress.
In simple terms:
A Consent Order gives you finality.
A Separation Agreement gives you security along the way.
Together, they provide certainty, clarity and protection - so you both can move forward knowing everything has been resolved properly and fairly.
Divorce can feel overwhelming - but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
I’ll help you both untangle your finances fairly and respectfully, at a pace that feels right for you.
My aim is simple: to give you closure, confidence and a clear sense of stability as you each move into the next phase of your lives.
And when everything is finalised, my hope for you both is that you'll be able to have a coffee together and look back with a sense of pride in how you chose to handle things - amicably and fairly.
For most couples, no.
Court is usually the most adversarial and expensive way to resolve finances - and it can take years.
💰 Average costs: around £40,000 per person in London (£80,000 per couple) or £13,000 per person (£26,000 per couple) elsewhere.
Most families would rather invest that money in their future, not in legal conflict.
For couples who want a constructive path, working together with one solicitor is almost always simpler, faster and far more cost-effective.
Yes - and in some situations, it's the right choice.
Separate solicitors may be needed if there is: abuse, serious mistrust or concerns about hidden assets.
But when both partners want to stay respectful, hiring two solicitors often creates more distance, more cost and more conflict than expected.
⚖️ Average costs: £8,000 per person (£16,000 per couple) - and that’s without going to court.
Working together with just one solicitor keeps the process clearer, calmer and significantly more affordable.
Mediation can work well for some couples.
But mediators cannot:
- Give legal advice
- Draft the legal documents you need
- Make your agreement legally binding
So even if mediation works, you’ll still need a solicitor to finalise everything.
My service covers both the guidance you need and the legal work required - so your agreement is clear, fair, and court-approved.
Not with me - my fees are fixed and fully transparent.
The only extra costs are standard court fees:
- £612 to start your divorce online
- £60 to submit your Consent Order to court
(These are paid directly to the court.)
Depending on your circumstances, you may also need to pay for:
- Pension valuations (if required)
- Fees from your pension provider (if pensions are shared)
- A conveyancer (if one of you keeps the family home)
When you book a call, I’ll walk you through exactly what applies to your situation so there are no surprises.
Since November 2019, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has allowed solicitors like me to work directly to the public, without needing to be based in a traditional law firm.
This means you get a more personal service, clearer communication, lower fees and one dedicated solicitor (me) handling your case from start to finish
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📩 If you’ve already separated, let’s begin with a free call - a chance to talk things through and see whether this approach is right for you both. Fill in the form below or email me at susan@divorcingamicably.co.uk
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