When considering how to distribute the assets of a separating couple, the court has recourse to all the available assets and will ordinarily use the asset’s current value, as opposed to its value at any other time, such as when…
Preparing for the divorce process can feel like a herculean task but with the right support it can be made much more manageable. To begin with it will be useful to apply the one day at a time approach. Each…
It can be difficult to accurately predict how long it may take to resolve any dispute concerning the matrimonial finances following separation. Although consideration should always be given to the various forms of out of court dispute resolution available when…
Business assets are considered assets of a marriage or civil partnership and are therefore potentially open to a claim by the other party to a relationship. This will include shares in a limited company, an interest in a partnership or…
With a smart phone at their fingertips, everybody seemingly has the technology that was the preserve of James Bond and Q branch just 20 years ago. This brings almost limitless benefits in our day-to-day lives but can often be the…
Going through a divorce can be a stressful, confusing, and difficult time. It is important to know from the outset that it is not a quick process, especially if children are involved. At the very minimum the process takes at…
Going through a divorce is often a hugely stressful and emotionally challenging period for any couple. Every year, tens of thousands of couples begin divorce proceedings and require a financial order recording how their assets are to be divided at…
Pensions are considered a matrimonial asset. As such, they are taken into consideration in divorce settlements. It is crucial for you to consider the range of options available when dealing with pensions and divorce. Our team of divorce lawyers in…
In the last few weeks I have concluded a matter involving, somewhat unusually, a section 91 (14) order that has been put in place for a period of 4 years until the child turns 16. After that age, the court…
The new divorce law has now been in place almost a year. It offers a simpler process and aims to reduce acrimony. Our team of divorce lawyers in Milton Keynes can guide you through the no-fault divorce process and this…