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Clean break orders explained

A clean break aims to end financial ties after divorce. Here is what it achieves, when it is realistic, and what it does not cover.

• clean break
• consent order
• spousal maintenance

What is a financial consent order and why do I need one?

What is a consent order? A consent order is a legally binding document sealed by the court that sets out the terms of a financial agreement reached between parties in divorce or dissolution proceedings. This can be as co