There is no set formula when looking at a financial split within a divorce in England and Wales. The following article provides a general overview of the ways financial settlements are often reached and our team of divorce solicitors in…
Pensions are considered to be one of the most frequently misunderstood and mismanaged elements of any financial settlement between separating spouses. For many people when separating, they naturally focus on the immediate issues – where am I going to live,…
A few weeks ago my colleague Amina Le Gall and I attended a conference in Milton Keynes about trauma in the family court. Whilst it is still reasonably fresh in my memory, I wanted to reflect on the talks and…
In high net worth divorce, assets are often held in complex financial products and arrangements, with wealth structured for succession and tax efficiency. High value divorces may involve business valuations, hereditary land, international trusts, offshore investments, jurisdiction disputes, and additional…
Divorce is stressful at the best of times, but when there are children involved there are even more things to think about and balls to juggle. One of the immediate thoughts for many divorcing couples relates to where they are…
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…