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...
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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...
“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 8-Year High Amidst Lockdown”
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...
“Normanton on Soar couple credits ‘laughing every day’ for 70-year marriage”
A lovely article confirming our belief that continuing to have fun together is enormously important for long-term relationships. See our Marriage Makeover service and the help that we can give you to laugh together forever. A Normanton on Soar couple has shared their...
“Business and Divorce: Dividing Company Assets in the UK”
Complex cases in divorce involving business can still be settled by agreement . We can help you whether you feel you can deal with finances by negotiation TOGETHER in our Divorce Deals offering, or through court proceedings where we always aim to achieve a settlement...
“Few couples applying for joint divorce, HMCTS figures reveal”
The joint application suffers from a fatal flaw in that one party can change their mind halfway through and delay everything. So this news is not surprising. Read more here
“Can I stop my spouse sharing my inheritance on divorce?”
Good advice. This is not a matrimonial asset BUT may still be taken into account if the needs of either party so require. Not possible to guarantee ring-fencing. Read more here