Agreeing a financial settlement is a huge milestone during the negotiation process of a divorce. It is advised that separating couples obtain a financial order that sets out this settlement, as whilst this is not mandatory, it will make this agreement legally
The recent announcement by the Chancellor to release the pension cap and the annual contribution limit was seen by many as a tax break for the rich. However, the major beneficiaries of this change was those people in the Public Sector with
One of the core parts of the divorce process is agreeing on a financial settlement. Especially now, with the introduction of no-fault divorce, it has become more straightforward to get divorced than ever. However, you don’t want to be caught off guard by the
Divorce is something that you cannot adequately prepare for; nevertheless, predict the outcome – whether the breakup is amicable or controversial. Divorce can affect your emotions, your mind, your health, and your future. It will cause you pain, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and
Going through a divorce process is stressful. There are lots of things to think about and one of these is likely to be what you should do to protect your hard-earned money. It is essential to have a suitably drafted Will in
The prickly issue of how living with a new partner can affect divorce settlements can vary from case to case and have long-term repercussions on a former spouse. In divorce proceedings, all ex-spouses are required to be open and transparent about financial
Can I apply for a divorce whilst we are in lockdown? The simple answer is yes you can. Whether you have made the recent decision to divorce, or if you now have the time to do so, the Courts are still open
Reports from China are stating that the number of divorce filings in the country has soared following the lifting of lockdown restrictions; can we expect the UK to follow a similar trend? China’s emergence from lockdown Since government-enforced lockdown in China has
With couples cooped up in lockdown due to the coronavirus, law firms across the country have reported an increase in enquiries from spouses who are wanting to split from their partners. But with the courts currently closed and the negative impact Covid-19
For families everywhere Christmas can be a tricky time. Rows about whose family to visit, relatives we’d rather not see and who is cooking the Christmas dinner can all threaten to spoil what should be the most wonderful time of year. Add
An increasing number of couples looking to avoid a lengthy, expensive and public divorce in court are turning to arbitration where an Arbitrator, also referred to as a private judge, decides the outcome of divorce settlements. Jones Myers founder, Peter Jones, was one
Could a single legal adviser be the pathway to a quicker, cheaper and less traumatic divorce? We all know someone who has been through a toxic divorce, battling over children and finances in a legal system that seems designed to ratchet up
