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
Protecting your interest in the family home
In the majority of cases, the matrimonial home is invariably the most important and valuable…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
What to expect at a Court Hearing
The recent BBC drama, The Split, raised a number of issues that divorce lawyers come…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
Pensions and divorce – why thousands of women are missing out financially
Most couples do not discuss their pensions before they split up, which is leading to…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
How are contents divided and pets dealt with upon divorce?
Whether it's who will keep a nostalgic piece of jewellery or where Gismo the cat…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
No Fault Divorce – what does the change mean?
In April this year, the Justice Secretary, David Gauke, stated that it was time to…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
Pension sharing and divorce during the Coronavirus pandemic
The current health crisis caused by Coronavirus is having an impact on almost every element…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
How to value property during the Coronavirus pandemic and divorce
For many couples who are looking to separate, the family property will be the most…
June 30, 2020 By Harriet Wigmore
Divorce and Financial Disclosure – is it really necessary?
A key part of all divorce proceedings is the settlement of the matrimonial finances. The…
June 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown