Are you really ‘financially’ divorced – applying for a mortgage after divorce
Divorce can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences you might ever face.…
June 29, 2021 By Alara Guven
Changes to child arrangements & contact orders
Practice Direction PD12J (Changes to Child Arrangements & Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm) came…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How should I respond to an online divorce petition?
The Court has an online facility enabling couples to deal with divorce proceedings themselves, potentially…
May 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown
“Cash in hand” on divorce
We are occasionally faced with cases where either our client or their spouse is being…
May 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
How are personal injury awards dealt with on divorce?
When a couple go to divorce, they need to give thought to the financial claims…
May 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Bill & Melinda Gates – staying in business after divorce
It has hit the news that Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce but…
May 7, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
How should military Early Departure Payments be factored in on divorce?
Are Early Departure Payments included in the value of your military pension – and what…
April 27, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
Change to stamp duty rules for divorcees
In his Budget on 22 November 2017, the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, announced what was hoped…
April 27, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Can you keep the house? Home rights and unilateral notices
Devon and Cornwall's leading family solicitors discuss protecting your property interests when you are not…
March 31, 2021 By Alara Guven
Who is responsible for paying the joint mortgage after separation?
Separation inherently involves a high level of emotion and stress. However, there are important practical…
March 31, 2021 By Shavaun Womersley
Effect of Re-Marriage on Divorce Finances
If you are in the process of getting divorced and are keen to marry a…
March 22, 2021 By Alara Guven
What happens if business value increases after a couple separate?
The approach that is taken to growth or changes in business value after the date…
March 9, 2021 By Andrew Barton