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One of our clients, Alison Walker, has written down her experience with Fair-Result. More specifically Chris and Peter – who helped her get divorce costs under wraps and achieve the best results from the divorce. I contacted Fair Result after Chris appeared as a guest speaker on a live forum group discussion, of which I am a member. I…
Separating from a partner could have a big impact on your finances, especially if you relied on their income during your relationship. That’s why we’ve prepared some advice on how to handle your money after divorce! Spousal & Child Maintenance The first thing to consider is whether you must pay spousal maintenance or whether you will be receiving spousal maintenance;…
First and foremost, it is very important to deal with pensions during divorce correctly. They can be amongst the most valuable assets in a divorce after the value of the former matrimonial home. Also, it’s important to bear in mind that not only are pensions valuable, but one party in the divorce may have a larger pension pot than the…
The beginning of every divorce is different. Just like everything in matrimonial family law and the treatment of finances in divorce. Every case is different and often depends on the individual circumstances of each case. The court will generally have considerations about the size of the inheritance, when it was received, how it has been dealt with during the marriage,…
Many of you will know that fair-result has developed and introduced a fixed fee divorce service for ALL aspects of family law, including the financial settlement – the area where costs tend to climb out of control. Our fees are not based on the size of the marital pot, it’s purely on our case-by-case assessment of the complexity of the…
If you have been through the emotional rollercoaster that is the divorce process, you’ll be keen to start your new life. But what do you need to do to finish your divorce admin? Your decree absolute First, get a copy of your decree absolute and any consent order that has been filed. Also, keep a copy of the original marriage…
The long-awaited Act for “no-fault” divorce was passed in June 2020. It is now due to become law on 6th April 2022. The new legislation takes away all elements of pointing the blame in divorce, which have previously caused so much polarisation between couples and often leads to children becoming pawns in the middle. Couples will be able to apply…
Unreasonable Behaviour is one of the grounds used in divorce petitions to show marriage has irretrievably broken down, granting the court the power to dissolve a marriage. Its behaviour means you can no longer be reasonably expected to live with your spouse. Traditionally it is the ground most used, making up nearly 50% of all divorce applications and until the…
If you have decided divorce is the only way forward, don’t make stupid divorce mistakes along the way. Why the stupid things? Because going through a divorce is extremely difficult. It’s an emotional, stressful, painful and unbelievably scary time, and all those emotional changes cause people to sometimes lose the plot and become different people. Otherwise, confident, sensible people turn…
Divorce negotiation is not about right or wrong, it’s about Fair Results. We spend most of our married lives negotiating with our spouses, whether that be about holidays, what new car or house, clothing and spending generally. Sometimes you ‘win’ the discussion and sometimes you give in, just to park it to use for the future. This is also true when…