How to Complete a Form E – and Why Our Free Guide Makes it Easier
Introduction
If you are going through a divorce and need to sort out your finances, one of the first big steps is completing Form E. This is the financial statement that both you and your spouse have to fill in and exchange. It is a detailed form that sets out all of your income, property, savings, pensions, debts, outgoings, and your financial needs for the future.
For many people, Form E is the most daunting document they will see in the whole divorce process. It runs to over 30 pages and asks for supporting evidence that you may not have close to hand. It is not unusual for people to feel overwhelmed before they even begin.
That is exactly why we created our plain English Form E Guide.
Why Form E matters so much
Form E isn’t just paperwork. It is the foundation for all financial discussions in your divorce. Judges and solicitors use it to understand your financial situation, assess what assets and income are available, and decide what would be a fair settlement. If your Form E is incomplete, inconsistent, or late, it can:
• Delay your case
• Increase costs
• Create suspicion or mistrust between you and your spouse
• Lead to court orders being made on incomplete information
In short, it’s vital to get it right!
Why people struggle with Form E
The difficulty with Form E isn’t only its length. It also mixes straightforward questions (such as your date of birth and date of marriage) with technical ones (such as pension valuations, capital gains tax, or anticipated future capital and income needs). Most people are unsure what level of detail to provide or worry about saying the wrong thing.
Without help, it is easy to:
• Miss out key documents
• Overlook assets or accounts
• Struggle to explain future financial needs
• Get lost in legal jargon
Not to mention writing things you later regret!
How our Form E Guide helps
Our Form E Guide takes the mystery out of the process. It walks you through the form section by section, explaining in plain English what the court is asking for and how to provide it. Wherever the form gets tricky, our Guide gives practical examples, tips, and reminders about when to seek legal advice.
By using our Guide, you will:
• Save time by knowing exactly what information and documents to gather
• Avoid common mistakes that could cause delays
• Understand the difference between simple entries (like listing a bank account) and more complex issues (like pensions or clean break orders)
• Approach the process with confidence, rather than anxiety
Take the next step and download our free Form E Guide now
If you are about to complete your Form E, don’t go it alone.
Download our Form E Guide today by clicking this link and give yourself the tools to complete your Form E financial statement properly - and if you’d like extra help, our team is only a phone call or email away.
How Parachute Law can help you
At Parachute Law, our Family Law specialists help clients with Form E every day.
Completing your Form E is just one part of the divorce process. It’s important to get it right, but it can also feel like a lot to take on by yourself. That’s where we come in.
At Parachute Law, our Family Law specialists can:
· Guide you step-by-step through completing your own Form E to make sure nothing important is missed.
· Review your spouse’s Form E to check it is accurate and complete, and highlight any areas of concern.
· Advise you on what the figures mean for your settlement, and how best to frame your case.
· Support you with all other aspects of your divorce, from negotiating a financial settlement to representing you in court if needed.
Because we work fully remotely, we can help clients anywhere in England and Wales (and those abroad with an English divorce) quickly, flexibly, and cost-effectively — without the need for office visits.
We’ll also guide you on additional steps – such as making or revising a Will – so your intentions are fully protected.
Contact our team today and book a free initial consultation and take the first step towards your fresh start.
Call us on: 0207 183 4547
Email us at thelegalteam@parachutelaw.co.uk
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