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What is financial disclosure in divorce?

When a couple goes through the divorce process, they will normally need to consider how they will divide their finances. Agreeing on a financial settlement that both parties consider fair...

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How to prepare for your first meeting with a divorce solicitor 

The prospect of meeting a solicitor about a divorce, separation or the dissolution of a civil partnership* for the first time can feel daunting, especially for those who have never...

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How do you end a civil partnership?

If you want to end a civil partnership, you need to apply for a ‘dissolution order’, which dissolves the partnership. The process is similar to that of divorce in marriage,...

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Example case study: negotiating a Pension Sharing Order

The following case study is based on a matter that our divorce finance solicitors typically take on. Our divorce finance solicitors advised a client on the division of her husband’s...

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Your guide to parallel parenting

Choosing parental arrangements after separation and divorce can be challenging and emotional. There is no ‘right’ answer when it comes to parenting post-separation, and every family dynamic requires its own...

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No-fault divorce: what you need to know

No-fault divorce is something our divorce solicitors have been eagerly awaiting since it was formally announced in June 2020. Over the last few months, various ‘teasers’ of legislation have been...

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What’s the difference between a prenup and a postnup?

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is hardly a romantic concept. After all, marriage and civil partnerships are supposed to be about a life-long commitment. However, with an estimated 42% of...

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Why it’s worth paying for a solicitor

One of the questions our lawyers often get asked is, “Why is this legal advice so expensive?” There is a common misconception that solicitors charge high rates for their legal...

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The importance of a correctly drafted witness statement

The President of the Family Division has issued updated guidance on preparing witness statements for use in family courts. Sir Andrew McFarlane said clear instructions are needed as “Too many...