Finances

Financial Provision Order

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A court order under section 23 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 requiring one party to make financial payments (periodical or lump sum) to the other or for a child.

In Plain English

A court instruction for one person to pay money to their former partner or children.

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Published28 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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