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So your divorce has finally been finalised, you’ve received your decree absolute and you’re now legally single again. You’d assume that everything’s now been finalised and that you can breathe a sigh of relief. But wait, you’ve forgotten to file a Clean Break Order and now you’re former spouse can pursue you for your future earnings whenever they see fit. Recent news of Michael Douglas’ ex-wife’s attempts to obtain a share of money that the actor has earned following their divorce in 2000 has highlighted the importance of such orders. As does the story of Kevin Halstead who won the lottery just four months after his divorce was finalised. You see, without a Clean Break Order, you could be pursued for any future earnings. And whilst you’re unlikely to find yourself starring in a Hollywood blockbuster or celebrating a lottery win anytime soon, your former partner could still pursue you for any money you inherit or if you finally get that well-paid job. It is far, far easier to overturn an informal agreement than a financial order that has been approved by a District Judge and, in order to ensure peace of mind; a Clean Break Order is certainly an investment worth making.