Complex Divorce

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When you have complex financial issues to be resolved due to a separation or divorce, you need to have confidence in your adviser as high value divorce (or civil partnership dissolution) cases require complex negotiation.  We know that this is a time of extreme distress and instability and it is essential that you have a team working for you who have the experience and understanding to help you through this extremely difficult area of law.  You need an adviser with empathy, understanding and experience to guide you through your problems. 

We can help in complex financial matters involving:

• Pensions
• Business Interests
• Family Businesses
• Investments and Tax
• Inherited Wealth
• Property Portfolios

What will be taken into consideration when dividing marital assets?

In the absence of a negotiated agreement between the parties the Court will apply its own discretion. Below are some of the main things which may be taken into consideration.

1. The length of the marriage/civil partnership has an impact on the Court's decision, the longer the marriage the more tendency towards equality.
2. The relative contributions to wealth created during the marriage/civil partnership.  This does not mean that 'stay at home' spouses will necessarily  receive a smaller settlement. If they can demonstrate that they provided the environment and support which enables the 'go getter'  to amass wealth , then there is every chance of them being awarded a significant proportion of the assets.   If they can prove for example that their own career has been put on hold to look after children this would be part of the consideration.
3. Wealth brought into the marriage/civial partnership by each party. Usually, the 'non-marital' assets are divided in the proportion in which each spouse introduced them.  Family inheritance is very complex area when it comes to division as the particular context in which the inheritance was given is taken into consideration.
4. Pension rights.  It is important to remember that pension rights form part of the marital assets and these can be divided.
5. Standard of living.  Finances permitting, the standard of living for any children and the parties during the marriage/civil partnership should be preserved at the levels previously enjoyed.
6. Be aware that the previous behaviour of the parties is not usually a consideration at this stage of the  process.
7. Properly negotiated Pre-Nuptial agreements (if in place), can increasingly influence outcomes.

With over 150 years of matrimonial experience within our department,  we have Solicitors dealing with cases including lottery winners to land owners, business leaders to professional footballers.

We have a wide range of skills (as well as experience) and can offer flexible solutuions to suit your needs. We use various methods including the non Court based processes such as Collaborative Law and Mediation, as well as the more traditional route of helping you through the Court process.

We can offer you a fixed fee initial interview which includes a free half an hour, so call us today if you would like us to help

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