Many people want a clean break so neither spouse can make future financial claims against the other. That outcome is often desirable — but it must be fair on the facts and properly recorded in a court order.
What a clean break does
Where ordered, a clean break dismisses future capital and (usually) income claims between spouses. It does not end child maintenance responsibilities owed for children.
When it may not be immediate
If one person needs transitional maintenance, the court may order a term of spousal maintenance with a delayed clean break, or no clean break on income until later. Affordability and needs drive the analysis.
When to get advice
We can advise whether a clean break is realistic in your case and draft the consent order to match the deal you want sealed.