Divorce is a life-altering event that not only severs emotional ties but necessitates a clear division of financial assets and responsibilities. A critical aspect of this process is the divorce financial settlement, which ensures a fair distribution of assets, providing security and a clear financial pathway as both individuals move...
Divorce and Financial Settlements in the UK – A Comprehensive Guide
Divorce is often a tragic chapter in life, with emotional turbulence paired with the complexities of the divorce settlement. Specifically in the UK, the financial settlements in a divorce process can be an exceptionally complicated procedure to navigate. This guide aims to discuss the divorce financial settlement process, offering insights...
Does Divorce Impact Your Right to Remain in the UK?
Understanding the interplay between personal circumstances and immigration status is crucial, particularly for those residing in the UK under various visas. A significant life event, such as divorce or separation, can indeed affect one's immigration status and the right to remain in the UK. Understanding the consequence of divorce on...
Can Foreign Nationals Divorce in the UK?
Divorce In the UK between parties who have married abroad is certainly very common and happens every day, but unfortunately, there are clients who are not aware that this is possible and think that they have to divorce in the country where they married. Not so!Furthermore, foreign divorces are also...
UK Divorce Is It a 50 50 Split?
Are Assets Split 50-50 in a Divorce? Many clients seeking our divorce and family law services ask us if assets are split 50-50 in divorce. The answer is that it depends on the individual circumstances of each case. Experienced Family Lawyers in London state that an exact 50/50 split during a...
What am I Entitled to if I Separate from my Husband?
Our team of family lawyers in London have decades of experience acting for couples who are going through tough times. In fact, we are often asked about the details of questions such as What am I entitled to if I separate from my husband? for example, and many other questions similar...
The Decree Nisi and Conditional Divorce Order Explained.
The ‘Decree Nisi’ and the ‘Conditional Divorce Order’ represent a key stage in divorce proceedings.Once granted, both of these orders indicate that the court sees ‘no reason why a divorce should not be granted unless new and consequential reasons are presented. Such as; the court does not actually have jurisdiction...
No-Fault Divorce UK – Expert Advice
No Fault Divorce April 2022 UK divorce laws changed on April 6 2022 by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. It's a significant change because you can’t any longer blame your spouse or civil partner for the irretrievable breakdown of marriage, based on adultery, behaviour or desertion. You can...
Do I have to Pay Mortgage and Child Maintenance Payments?
Do I have to Pay Mortgage and Child Maintenance Payments?Do I have to Pay Mortgage and Child Maintenance Payments? and Does my ex have to pay half the mortgage are two questions our family solicitors get asked frequently. We understand that spending money unnecessarily in the middle of a divorce is...
What Is a Prohibited Steps Order?
What Is a Prohibited Steps Order? A Prohibited Steps Order is also known as a PSO. It is a provision by a court that bars one of the parents from partaking in decision-making on the child's welfare key issues. This is usually after a divorce or separation of the parents....
