financial settlement

Women’s income falls more than men’s after divorce

Wives are, on average, significantly worse off than men following divorce, according to recent findings. London-based Opinium Research polled a representative sample of 2,750 divorced…

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I am in a new relationship: do I have to reveal details of our financial circumstances

You might do, if your financial needs have significantly changed as a result of your new relationship. Setting up home with a new partner can…

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Costs order made after failed attempt to delay payment

A divorced husband has been ordered to pay his ex-wife’s legal costs. He had failed to persuade a family court to let him extend the…

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How are non-matrimonial assets different?

Central to divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership is the process of dividing up the couple’s money and property. ‘Matrimonial assets’ are jointly-owned…

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I have received a court order saying I could be sent to prison

Potentially yes, you could be sent to prison, if a family court decides your failure to provide these documents is serious enough to constitute contempt…

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What price knowledge? By Lewis Hulatt

In this special post, consultant solicitor Lewis Hulatt explores the value of professional legal advice   We solicitors get asked a lot of questions. Let’s consider two recent…

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I separated from my spouse years ago but we didn’t get divorced

Yes, your spouse may be entitled to a payout even if you separated years ago. The divorce process is not solely concerned with legally ending…

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How long can my ex claim money after a divorce?

As hard as it may be to believe, there is in fact no time limit and your ex could return to court to claim money…

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Financial divorce courts extended to eight new areas

Experimental courts specialising in financial settlements following divorce have been opened in eight new areas. Following the success of a single pilot court which has…

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