![]() ![]() ![]() Other financial issues that might arise could include the tax charges on the transfer of assets where exemptions exist between spouses. This also allows additional time for an appeal and a service of appeal to lapse which could take a further 28 days. ![]() That is why it is a good idea to consider waiting, especially if you are planning to remarry, until the financial settlement has been finalised by what is known as a sealed order of the court. Another potential issue is that if one of you dies before a financial order has been made, the surviving spouse will lose out on any automatic spousal benefits that would have been paid. Also, if you remarry you could lose some or all rights in respect to any subsequent attempt to claim from your former spouse. However, if you have not yet reached a financial agreement in your divorce, then it is advisable not to apply for the decree absolute because your entitlement to certain assets of the marriage could be affected.įor example, pension funds, trust funds or other complex assets cannot be transferred except to a spouse. A financial settlement does not necessarily have to be in place for you to apply for a decree absolute. ![]()
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