As IFA’s we are often asked at what point should divorcing couples engage with our services and our answer is early on as we can quickly assess likely financial issues that will need to be addressed.
Collaborative divorce is gaining traction as an optimal method for couples seeking to address their differences without relying on the court to make decisions on their behalf.
It offers a means to resolve disputes, even where children are involved. This Continue reading →
Many of the separating people who choose to work together to sort out their arrangements following separation under the Collaborative Law process, choose to do so because their priority is to ensure that their children are protected from conflict Continue reading →
With the ongoing increase in property prices and homes becoming increasingly out of reach of young couples looking to set up a home together, borrowing from the bank of mum and dad remains a popular option. Understandably in the excitement Continue reading →
A new system of “no fault” divorce will at last come into effect on 6th April 2022. This is something that family lawyers have lobbied for over a long period of time. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 received the royal assent on 25th June 2020 and we had expected it to be introduced this autumn. Unfortunately, its introduction has been delayed but at least we now know with certainty that the law will change in April of next year. Continue reading →
A quick search of the family law reports of past cases will soon throw up examples where the costs of court proceedings has led to misery for the parties involved. There are numerous instances where the costs are totally disproportionate to the assets to be divided. I will explore a few of those cases within this blog. Continue reading →
