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...
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“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
There’s a reason your relationship may not be working out – texting incompatibility
Interesting article. Communication styles can be so different - particularly when it comes to expressing emotions. Even between long married couples, this can cause misunderstandings and unnecessarily hurt feelings. Our Relight weekends help couples deal with this,...
“10 things to know about preparing for divorce in England and Wales”
Excellent advice. Just be sure you have full disclosure of assets. See our DivorceDeals offering for a New – Cheaper - Neutral way to deal with complex financial disclosure. 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
“Can I claim my ex’s pension after 27 years of separation?”
Good advice. Pensions are hugely important - but divorces and financial orders after a long separation are complicated by significant changes in circumstances and can be unnecessarily complex and expensive. Each party does retain a claim against the other - but how...
“7 Telltale Signs You Are Experiencing The 7-Year Itch”
Do think carefully before jumping into divorce - we offer MarriageMakeover services for couples having problems that they want to work out together. You lose 3 things in divorce: The cost of the legal process. The amount of the joint assets and income you and your...
Screwfix long running divorce feud continues
Lying about your finances in divorce is perjury and leaves you without a final financial clean break – because if the other side finds out AT ANY TIME they can make another application against you. Best to be clear and honest, and use a good lawyer to argue your case....
Staying together for the sake of the kids?
Staying together for the sake of the kids can be more stressful to them than a civilised split. Rachel O’Connor wrote in the Metro online how Coleen Nolan’s teenage daughter urged her to divorce her father as she ‘couldn’t stand’ them together. Coleen Nolan has...