Going through a divorce is never easy. However, despite the strain you and your family will be under, you do need to come to a viable agreement regarding your property and finances. To do this you will need to apply for a financial remedy order. We are often asked at what stage of the proceedings […]
No fault divorce came into effect in England and Wales on the 6th of April. As it has widely been accepted this will be the biggest change to UK divorce law in our lifetimes, it’s important to consider how no fault divorce will affect financial settlements. Under the new Bill, one party will be able to file […]
As soon as no fault divorce was introduced on the 6th April 2022 more than 3000 couples petitioned to end their marriage within days. This is opposed to the 1500 that would usually apply for a divorce in an average week which left us asking why divorce applications have soared by 50% after no fault divorce […]
When you divorce or end a civil partnership you and your ex-partner will need to agree how to separate your finances. The separation of a couple’s finances is known as the financial settlement. Whilst some couples may be able to agree matters between themselves, many people still remain unsure as to how a financial settlement […]