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10 Steps to Divorce Financial Settlement

10 Steps to Divorce Financial Settlement

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 binding. Some lucky couples can decide on how to divide up their assets, agreeing their financial settlement without…

New Capital Gains Tax Rules For Divorcing Couples To Come Into Force On 6/4/2023

New Capital Gains Tax Rules For Divorcing Couples To Come Into Force On 6/4/2023

The government has recently published draft legislation and an accompanying policy paper, Capital Gains Tax: Separation and Divorce, proposing changes to the rules relating to the transfer of assets between separating spouses and civil partners. The draft legislation will form part of the Finance Bill 2022-2023 and is due to be implemented with effect from 6/4/2023. The impact of the changes will be…

Pension Sharing Orders – Beware the Small Print

Pension Sharing Orders – Beware the Small Print

We are proud to be supporting our clients with the best advice available when dealing with divorce.  Speaking to many new clients, we almost always discuss the issue of pension provision of each party to the divorce. We get many comments ‘oh there isn’t much in there’ or ‘a pension sharing order will sort me out’ or even worse, I’m not really that bothered…