What factors will the Court consider when deciding to order a variation of maintenance?
A change in circumstance could mean that you’ve lost your job and can’t pay a…
September 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Will the valuable family heirloom that I have inherited be taken into account on divorce?
When assessing how the finances are to be carved up on divorce, the starting point…
September 24, 2024 By Kai Whicker
Financial provision following foreign divorce: New High Court guidance on applications for leave
The High Court has provided further guidance on applications for financial provision in England following…
September 18, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Pension Awareness Week – How are pensions taken into account on divorce?
The pension awareness week campaign (running from the week commencing 9 September) highlights the importance…
September 11, 2024 By Tyler Richards
Divorce Assets – how are post-separation assets treated?
It can often be a major source of disagreement as to precisely what assets should…
September 2, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Bennifer Divorce and the inescapable duty to provide financial disclosure
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, affectionately named “Bennifer”, are the subject of newspaper headlines once…
August 22, 2024 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
What can I do if my ex won’t comply with a Financial Court Order?
If your ex-spouse won’t comply with your Financial Court Order after you get divorced, what…
August 19, 2024 By Tyler Richards
Court of Appeal case redefines mingling of non-matrimonial property on divorce
The Court of Appeal case of Standish v Standish was handed down on 23 May…
July 26, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Divorce – the benefits of a private FDR
One of the tools that we have increasingly been using, particularly for busy clients is…
July 26, 2024 By Sarah Walls
Is future inheritance considered on divorce?
We are regularly asked whether the future inheritance prospects of a client or their spouse…
July 24, 2024 By Sarah Walls
Public sector defined benefit pension CEVs and divorce
A pension’s cash equivalent transfer value (CEV) is the value placed on the underlying benefits…
July 23, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Cohabitation and its impact on divorce financial settlements
Following the breakdown of a marriage, you may be considering moving in with a new…
July 1, 2024 By Stephens Scown