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Episode 64: Do I need a lawyer to do my financial disclosure?

August 16, 2025 • Stowe talks • Season 7 • Episode 64

Getting a financial settlement in divorce is a hugely important step, ensuring that you break all financial claims to your ex. The first part of this process is ‘full and frank’ financial disclosure, i.e., sharing the details of all your money, property, assets and debts. In this episode, Matt and Liza discuss the importance of legal advice in this process and potential risks of a DIY divorce.

00:34 What is financial disclosure and why is it important?

02:40 Practicalities of financial disclosure

03:28 What is the Form E?

06:00 The wider impact of not giving full disclosure

07:05 The importance of a lawyer in supporting your financial disclosure

08:17 Using the Form E to explain your needs post-divorce

09:52 What does ‘conduct’ mean in financial disclosure and settlements?

10:54 Income and housing needs in divorce proceedings

12:39 What happens if your financial situation changes throughout the disclosure period?

13:48 The Form D81

15:03 The court drawing inferences from lack of disclosure

15:28 Summary

How to complete your Form E - handbook https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/premium-content/?type=guide&item=how-to-complete-your-form-e

Reviewing your financial disclosure https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/premium-content/?type=guide&item=how-to-complete-your-form-e

Managing your money during divorce https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lwI17QmgQLvTZtNN3XPmp?si=2b455019fb2e4d77

Ask a Family Lawyer https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ql7uKEFMNpE8upJTWCrop?si=43e1aef212384728

How to complete Form D81 https://www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Stowe-Talks_How-to-Complete-form-D81-GUIDE.pdf

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