The financial disclosure process in divorce explained

What full and frank disclosure involves, how Form E works, and the practical support available

Hannah Field, Partner in the Russell-Cooke Solicitors, family and children team.
Hannah Field
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Welcome to the fifth episode of season two of our family law podcast series.

In this episode, family partner Hannah Field is joined by divorce consultant Rhiannon Ford to discuss the financial disclosure process and why full and frank disclosure is central to reaching fair financial outcomes on divorce. They explore what financial disclosure involves both inside and outside court proceedings, the practical challenges clients often face, and the support available to help navigate what can feel like a daunting process.

In this podcast we cover:

  • the duty of full and frank financial disclosure
  • what the financial disclosure process involves and why it matters
  • completing Form E and gathering the necessary financial information
  • support for those unfamiliar with managing the finances
  • preparing realistic income needs and monthly budgets
  • reviewing and questioning your former partner’s disclosure
  • how to deal with missing information and suspected non‑disclosure
  • the continuing obligation to update disclosure as circumstances change

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Family law podcast series, family and children 2022

Family law podcast series

Russell-Cooke brings together experts in family law, Hannah Field, and divorce consultant & coach, Rhiannon Ford, to offer practical help and emotional support to individuals grappling with divorce or separation.

About Hannah

Hannah is a partner and head of the family law team in Kingston. She advises on a broad range of family law issues including divorce, matrimonial finances, cohabitation disputespre and post-nuptial agreements, domestic violence orders including non-molestation and occupation orders as well as private law disputes relating to children including leave to remove children from this jurisdiction.

About Rhiannon

Rhiannon is a former family lawyer turned divorce coach who regularly works with the family law team at Russell-Cooke when they are advising clients on their divorce.

Get in touch

If you would like to speak with a member of the team you can contact our family and children solicitors by email, by telephone on +44 (0)20 3826 7520 or complete our enquiry form.

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