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Divorce is one of the most stressful and emotional events of your life. It will affect more than 50% of all married couples during their lifetime. It impacts not just on the two parties but on wider families, children and friendship groups. Whilst many younger couples look to cohabit and not marry – and that in itself causes major issues when…
Going through a separation or divorce is never easy, and one of the most challenging parts of this process is dividing up the financial assets and belongings accumulated throughout the relationship. In the UK, the process of reaching a fair financial settlement is governed by family law. In today’s blog, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how…
Divorce can bring significant financial challenges, including the division of marital debts. In the UK, determining how to fairly allocate debts between divorcing spouses is an important aspect of the process. This blog will provide you with a comprehensive guide to navigating the division of marital debts in a divorce. Understanding marital debts Marital debts usually include any debts incurred…
A civil partnership dissolution can be just as challenging as a divorce. Although a civil partnership is different to a marriage, the breakdown of the relationship can still be just as upsetting and confusing to navigate. In today’s blog, we share a complete guide on ending a civil partnership and how you can best prepare yourself. What is a civil…
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…
When considering divorce the first question people often ask themselves is “how long will it take and where do I start?” Whilst this will most likely be one of the most stressful periods of your life, with very sensible and practical considerations, you can begin a new, and much happier chapter in your life. In today’s article, Chris will be answering…
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…
It’s impossible to put an exact figure on the costs of divorce proceedings in the UK. As each case is different and turns on its own fact. Although, it is generally accepted that an average divorce runs over £15,000, excluding court fees and property transfer costs once the divorce is concluded. Where do you start to reduce costs during divorce…
Unreasonable behaviour is one of the 5 grounds for divorce used in the United Kingdom. It is the most common by far – close to 50% of all divorce applications are filed on the grounds of unreasonable behaviour. Even though, it’s used the most – it arguably has the biggest drawbacks to the individuals divorcing. Unfortunately, not much will change…
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…