Finality is the point of a financial order, so the scope for change is deliberately narrow.
Usually variable
- Spousal maintenance, up, down, or capitalised.
- The timing mechanics of a deferred sale in some cases.
Usually final
- Lump sums and property transfers.
- Pension sharing once implemented.
Setting aside
An order can be set aside for material non-disclosure, fraud, or an unforeseen event soon after the order that undermines its whole basis. The threshold is high.
This article is general information about the law of England and Wales, not legal advice. For advice on your situation, speak to a solicitor.