Let's look at 2 hypothetical cases. Mr and Mrs Smith decided not to invest in pensions. They bought Buy to Let properties as investments for their retirement, and at the date of their separation, these were worth a net equity of £750,000. Mr and Mrs Jones invested...
Divorce
“What are the main reasons for divorce in retirement?”
Married life typically goes in stages :- before children, with children, empty nest, retirement. Any new stage requires a reorganisation of the relationship and can lead to breakdown. The introduction of pension sharing in divorce has made it more possible for wives...
Woman divorces husband because he ‘never made me tea’
So many relationships end on a minor complaint like this – but a little enquiry usually reveals years of problems. No-fault divorce means that lists of allegations are no longer necessary, and allows both to put past disagreements aside and get down to making a fair...
“‘They’re becoming an integral part of getting married’: Why prenups are no longer just for celebrities”
Prenups are becoming much more common, and reflect the increasing willingness of younger partners to consider the financial ramifications of the legal contract of marriage. Disclosure of finances can still be a problem – without which it is very unlikely that a prenup...
“More men than women have thought about divorcing their partner in 2023”
In 2021, 63.1% of divorces were initiated by women, according to the Office of National Statistics. And yet this study suggests that men are more likely to think about it. Very interesting – why are the women more decisive? Is it because they have greater problems...
“Adele reveals she had ‘five therapy sessions a day’ during divorce from Simon Konecki”
Therapy during a highly emotional divorce can be hugely helpful, and help you understand what went wrong far better so that another relationship can start on a better foundation. Adele has revealed that she had “five therapy sessions a day” during her...
“Divorce rate jumps to an eight-year high with rise of nearly 10% between 2020 and 2021 as ‘lockdown put even the strongest relationships to the test'”
The stresses of lockdown and the enforced concentration on their relationship without outside intervention has forced many couples to rethink their partnership and indeed lifestyle. Divorce rates spiked throughout England and Wales to the highest number in eight...
“Martin Lewis issues warning to unmarried couples living together in UK over inheritance law”
This is a timely reminder that cohabitation and marriage have totally different rules when it comes to separation and inheritance. Take advice or risk unexpected results when you separate or make arrangements for beneficiaries from your estate after death. We can help...
“UK couples split pensions in just 13% of divorces”
This report is very worrying – pensions are an enormously important part of consideration in divorce, and missing out on a share is unfair and unnecessary. We can help negotiate this and arrange an expert report to help you come to an agreement on a fair deal....