This Practice Note sets out the basic principles to be applied when drafting a financial Consent order including the preparation and structure of the draft order, together with details of the Financial remedy order issued as part of the standard orders project. It includes guidance on undertakings, provisions as to periodical payments and pensions and drafting an order where there are issues as to potential insolvency. It also sets out the steps to take to lodge the consent order with the court, including where the order is submitted online.

Standard financial orders have been issued as part of the standard orders project, see Practice Note: Standard orders—general principles and Precedent: Standard order 2.1—financial remedy order for a precedent consent order. The use of the standard orders has been strongly encouraged by the President of the Family Division.

From 6 April 2020, provision was made in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010) by FPR 2010, PD 41B (Proceedings by electronic means: procedure for an application for a consent order for a financial remedy in