Consent orders (recording an agreement) at the family court in Oxfordshire
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-02
How this application works
A consent order turns an agreed financial settlement on divorce or dissolution into a binding court order — without either party attending court. You file a short draft order setting out what you have agreed (property, pensions, savings, maintenance) plus form D81, the statement of information, giving a snapshot of both parties' finances. A judge checks the agreement is fair to both sides and to any children; if so the order is sealed and becomes enforceable. Without a consent order, financial claims stay open indefinitely after divorce — many people seal one even after an amicable split.
- Form: Consent order + D81 — gov.uk
- Fee: £62 (consent order) — Help with Fees (EX160) if on a low income
- Where to file: Oxford Combined Court Centre, St Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1TL
- Our full guide to Oxford Combined Court Centre
What happens after you file
1. Agree the terms in writing (mediation MOU, solicitor negotiation, or directly). 2. Draft the order (a solicitor is strongly recommended — the wording is what binds). 3. File draft order + D81 + £62 fee; the court approves or queries it. 4. Once sealed, the order is final and enforceable.
Getting help in Oxfordshire
- Support services in Oxfordshire
- Finding a solicitor near Oxfordshire
- Finding a mediator near Oxfordshire
Related guides
General information only — not legal advice. Fees per SI 2026/642 (in force 13 July 2026); confirm the current fee on the gov.uk form page before filing. Source: gov.uk, HMCTS.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.