Divorce – the discretion of fairness
Judges have a wide discretion when dividing assets upon divorce. Whilst that provides a huge…
December 30, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Separating matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets
When a relationship ends, the natural hope is that you will be able to separate…
December 22, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Financial settlements reached before a divorce
Reaching financial settlements can be a tricky process when going through a divorce. What should…
November 16, 2022 By Thea Bennun
School fees and university costs – who foots the bill?
Private school fees can be a massive concern when there is a breakdown in the…
November 14, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Inheritance Arrangements Involving Farms on Divorce
There has been a recent case decided by the Supreme Court on proprietary estoppel relating…
November 8, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Should I divorce in Ireland or England?
If a married couple decide to go their separate ways, it is very common for…
October 19, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Divorce – Holding monies in a trust?
Families often make provisions for their children by using trusts. This can be with the…
September 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
What is a Cash Equivalent Value (a CEV)?
When couples are dealing with the separation of their assets in the context of the…
September 27, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Can Maintenance be ended permanently?
Our Family law team clarifies the different types of maintenance arising from divorce and how…
September 27, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Financial disclosure – does implied consent apply?
Following their separation, parties often remain living in the family home together until their separation…
September 26, 2022 By Stephens Scown
No Fault Divorce – What if I’m the Respondent?
The introduction of the long awaited no fault basis for divorce in the UK on…
September 26, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Delays in Divorce Court – is there a quicker alternative?
Many clients getting divorced find themselves in the court process to resolve financial matters. This…
September 6, 2022 By Thea Bennun