Insights and Guidance

When facing separation or divorce, many people assume that going to court is inevitable. In reality, court should usually be the last resort. Non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) offers quicker,...

Divorce can feel daunting, not only emotionally but financially. One of the biggest concerns people have is how they will manage their money and secure their future once the marriage has ended. The...

Divorce often comes with assumptions about who should keep the house, who should get more money, or who “deserves” a bigger share because of their role in the marriage. These expectations are...

When couples separate, the future of the family home often dominates discussions, it feels very tangible and of course immediate housing needs are important. Often people want to retain the family...

One of the most common questions people ask when facing divorce is: What share of the assets will I get? Many expect there to be a set formula or fixed percentage split. In reality, the law works...

When couples separate, one of the most important questions for them is how their financial “needs” will be met in the short and long-term. The term “needs” is repeatedly referred to, but it...

Divorce is not only an emotional separation; it is also a financial one. When two people go their separate ways, questions about money and property quickly come to the surface. Who stays in the...

A nuptial agreement is a contract entered into by spouses or civil partners to regulate the ownership of money, property, assets and responsibility of debt. Nuptial agreements may also deal with...

The Ministry of Justice has said the increasing court fees said to be vital to ongoing court work for all those who seek justice, however, it will add to the burden of many people grappling with...

There are two main types of injunctions governed by the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996); namely, these are as follows: A non-molestation order. An occupation order. Requirements In order to apply...