Whether there are substantial or nominal assets, our family law solicitors can help you reach an agreement.
We have experience dealing with a wide range of assets including hidden assets, complex trusts, business assets partnerships, pensions and maintenance claims.
When dealing with financial matters on separation or divorce there is no presumption that the assets are split 50/50.
The court looks at a checklist (section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973) which is not exhaustive. The court’s first consideration is the needs of the children, then the court will consider other factors such as:
- The age of the parties
- Whether there are any health issues of either party
- The length of the marriage
- The earning capacity of each of the parties and to what extent steps could reasonably be taken to improve a party’s earning capacity
- The standard of living enjoyed by the parties during the marriage
- Contributions made by each party to the welfare of the family that have been made or are likely to be made in the foreseeable future, including looking after the home or caring for the family
- The needs of each party such as capital needs for example housing needs, borrowing capacity and income needs
How can our family law solicitors help?
Our family law team are specialists and can guide you through the process step by step. As soon as the relevant information has been obtained, they will be able to give you a good indication of what will happen in your case.
Our family law experts have the experience and understanding of how the law operates to enable you to negotiate a fair and equitable financial settlement. In cases where an agreement cannot be negotiated, your solicitor will help you apply to the court to put a settlement in place.
As a firm, we have a wide range of expertise and work closely with our colleagues in other departments so we can draw on specialist corporate, commercial and property expertise. We also have specialist solicitors who can assist with complex trust assets and succession planning for the future following separation.
Our solicitors are all members of Resolution and accredited specialists either of Resolution and/or the Law Society Family Panel.
Most importantly, our team will listen to what you want ensuring the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Whether there are substantial or nominal assets, our family law solicitors can help you reach an agreement.
We have experience dealing with a wide range of assets including hidden assets, complex trusts, business assets partnerships, pensions and maintenance claims.
When dealing with financial matters on separation or divorce there is no presumption that the assets are split 50/50.
The court looks at a checklist (section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973) which is not exhaustive. The court’s first consideration is the needs of the children, then the court will consider other factors such as:
- The age of the parties
- Whether there are any health issues of either party
- The length of the marriage
- The earning capacity of each of the parties and to what extent steps could reasonably be taken to improve a party’s earning capacity
- The standard of living enjoyed by the parties during the marriage
- Contributions made by each party to the welfare of the family that have been made or are likely to be made in the foreseeable future, including looking after the home or caring for the family
- The needs of each party such as capital needs for example housing needs, borrowing capacity and income needs
How can our family law solicitors help?
Our family law team are specialists and can guide you through the process step by step. As soon as the relevant information has been obtained, they will be able to give you a good indication of what will happen in your case.
Our family law experts have the experience and understanding of how the law operates to enable you to negotiate a fair and equitable financial settlement. In cases where an agreement cannot be negotiated, your solicitor will help you apply to the court to put a settlement in place.
As a firm, we have a wide range of expertise and work closely with our colleagues in other departments so we can draw on specialist corporate, commercial and property expertise. We also have specialist solicitors who can assist with complex trust assets and succession planning for the future following separation.
Our solicitors are all members of Resolution and accredited specialists either of Resolution and/or the Law Society Family Panel.
Most importantly, our team will listen to what you want ensuring the best possible outcome for you and your family.
