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
Interim Maintenance – a.k.a. maintenance pending suit
For couples going through separation and divorce, finances can become a concern. Individuals who need…
March 9, 2021 By Kirstin Sibley
Recording assets at the date of the marriage
How should you record your assets when entering into a marriage? In some divorce cases…
March 8, 2021 By Andrew Barton
How can I protect my finances from a potential divorce?
If a couple divorce, the approach taken to the division of their finances can depend…
March 1, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Financial Settlement – what are my options?
There are two elements to resolve on separation: the dissolution of the marriage or civil…
February 26, 2021 By Alara Guven
Parents, pre-nups and paying for house deposits
Why are parents insisting on pre-nups for housing deposits? Buying a property can be a…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
How do the Courts treat inherited assets on divorce?
An issue that often arises in the resolution of financial matters on divorce is how…
January 20, 2021 By Sarah Walls
Does the matrimonial court assume that I will downsize property on retirement?
The financial needs of each spouse are one of the factors to be taken into…
December 1, 2020 By Sarah Walls