A clean break allows you to become financially independent from your former spouse when you divorce. If your financial position allows it, a clean break agreement…
Category: Divorce
Annulment
If your marriage has broken down, you may prefer the idea of getting an annulment rather than a divorce. But you can only get an annulment…
Divorce and children
Divorce involving children is a painful and often messy process. Disputes can quickly escalate and thedivorce process can become bitter and acrimonious. Despite this, parents must…
Divorce settlements
The break-up of your relationship, family and home in a divorce is almost inevitably traumatic and stressful. Concerns about finances can make the process more unpleasant…
Do you need a divorce lawyer
Nobody wants to pay unnecessary legal fees, particularly when getting divorced may well put a strain on your finances anyway. Of course, you need to think…
Inherited assets on divorce
Whether inherited assets should form part of the matrimonial “pot” is generally considered to be a grey area of family law. Generally, if the assets of…
Conduct in divorce proceedings
As part of the divorce process, parties will often be asked to complete a Form, (Form E) setting out their financial position and confirming any special…
Divorce / dissolution – and how the law is changing
Dissolution of a civil partnership To end your civil partnership, you need to seek permission from the court. An individual can request the court to grant…
Things to consider if you’re divorcing and own a business
Dividing business assets in the context of divorce or dissolution proceedings can be extremely difficult and business can often be the most valuable asset a couple…